New member & New owner

[Benalexe]

Hello,

We are a new member and a new parrot owner. On Friday we just adopted a 5 year old Nandy Conure for my 13 year old son and the family. She is great but so far this has been an emotional roller coaster. We met her before adoption and she was very sweet. Brought her home and the first 36 hours amazing. Then today she totally turned on us and has been biting and actually kind of nasty. She actually broker the skin on my hand. As my son is also very upset I explained to him that we completely rocked this girls world. We mover her, new people,new home, new name, and on top of that she came from a home with smokers so From everything I read best to just leaver her alone for a few days. That’s what we will do.

It’s been emotional roller coaster for us.

If anyone has any other thoughts or advice for us that would be great.

 

[Jen5200]

Welcome! And congratulations on your new addition - what’s her name?

I’m far from expert, but I think you are on the right track with her. Mine were 5 & 1 when I moved them into my house. It was much like you are describing above. If it were me, I’d let her settle in to her new surroundings. Talk to her, visit with her in her cage, give her treats, and let her decide that she’s in a good place. Being patient while building a relationship is the hardest part

I do hope you’ll share some pictures....

 

[Micaiahholton]

Welcome to you and the new bird. I definitely think keeping her away for a few days is okay but it's important that when your bird bites you don't put it away immediately as crazy as that sounds. You don't want her to associate the cage with punishment. With my conure experience they always seem to have a two sided personality. They can be sweet and then turn and this is pretty normal. Obviously she'll get better as she is with you longer and it does get better! I promise! Just keep trying and it will be so worth it in the end!!!

 

[LordTriggs]

welcome!

Just to add to the above post you don't really want to use the cage as time-out, in that birds mind what happens is they bite and suddenly they're in their safe spot filled with toys food and water. Sounds like a good deal to me.

Give the guy time, it's time for hormones at the moment so he's gonna be a bit moody and the sudden change will put him on the defensive. Just give him time to open up to you and relax and I'm sure he'll be a great friend for all of you

 

[MangoMuttonChops]

I missed their name and I would love to see photos!

I think you've been given some awesome so far!

Something to ask though...isn't it recommended to detox your bird through your vet when dealing with birds from smoking homes?

Good luck!!

 

[Tami2]

Hello, Welcome & Congratulations.

Don’t get discouraged, even the young ones need some space and a transition period.
Start here:
http://www.parrotforums.com/general-parrot-information/49144-tips-bonding-building-trust.html
This is some valuable information I wish I had when I brought home my Levi.
I had to do all the research myself.

Good Luck!

 

[Flboy]

Welcome! You have a very angry/scared little guy at the moment.

 

[GaleriaGila]

Welcome. I LOVE Nandays.
You'll get great advice here. Hang in there.
If I had had these Forums 30 years ago, I might not have such a stinker for a bird today!
Good for you or reaching out, new friends!

 

[wrench13]

Suggest a time out when she nips or bites. You say "no biting' and immediately place your bird on a chair back, and this is important - ignore herfor 1 -2 minutes tops. You do it immediately so the bird gets the connecton between biting and time out, and a chair back so she doen;t learn that biting or nipping get her pt back in her cage. You dont want negative associations with her cage. So don't YELL at the bird, just say calmy. No biting or other phrase ( use the same one - consistency is also crucial with training parrots. ).

 

[Kiwibird]

A home with smokers you say? Sounds like she is possibly going through nicotine withdrawal on top of everything else. Please be patient with her and continue helping your son understand her better