New Owner and New to site

[Xraysrrad]

Hello All,
I am the proud parent of a 5 month old crimson-bellied conure, Bodhi.
I have ALWAYS wanted a feathered companion, but have worked in healthcare and typically worked very long hours and shifts. I am currently not working in healthcare and work from home, so I have finally lots of time to devote to my new feathered family member. I have owned Bodhi for a little over a week.
We did well the first few days. I purchased an inexpensive cage in order to bring Bodhi home immediately. (I couldn't wait!!) Three days later the new and bigger cage came in. I assembled and thought Bodhi would enjoy having much more play room. Boy, was I wrong! So, we took a step back.
Also, I have a vacation home, where my family and I spend as much of the summer as possible. Bodhi travels well in the car and I took his first cage to the beach. However, since being at the beach this weekend, he has become overly fond of biting everyone. So, we have taken a second step back.
I plan on returning home this evening. (My children have a few more days left of school.) I hope that I can take this time to rebuild trust before we venture back to the coast and Bodhi can enjoy his time at the beach as well. If anyone has had a similiar situation and can offer any advise, I would greatly appreciate your time and experience!
Robin

 

[Mysterygirl]

Hello and Welcome.
I'm kind of new to the forum as well. But you might be over whelming Bodhi with all the changes. First a new home, then a new home (cage) in the home, then a new home at the beach.
When I brought my Alexandrian home in a travel cage, I open the door so he could go in the his new cage and back in to the travel cage as he saw fit. Now, weeks later the travel cage sits on the floor next to his cage. On occasion, he'll still sit on top of the travel cage.
I would go slow with the changes, just my opinion.

 

[kq_fan]

Hello and welcome! Your baby sounds so handsome and I know how much fun it would be to travel the world with him. But I think he may be overwhelmed with all the changes. I think he may just need time for himself in one cage in one place and just talk to him. He needs time to adjust to his new surroundings. Taking him to the beach is fun and exciting but I think it may just be too much for him right now. Good luck with him and just take it slow but have fun and let him know and get used to his surroundings.

 

[Allee]

Hello Robin, Welcome to the forum!

Considering Bodhi's age and the short time you've had him, I think his first trip to the beach went pretty well. It usually takes parrots several weeks to adjust to a new environment. After he has time to get to know you and build trust he will be more willing to try new experiences.

We'd love to see photos of Bodhi.

 

[Grraarrgghh]

I would be careful to not try and approach them as "steps back", because your bird is still very, very young. Parrots live a long time, and it might be even a few years(!) before he settles into his full personality.

Be careful to push too much too quick on an animal like a parrot. Whiles it's essential to socialize them to try and ensure they are friendly and not as uptight, too much change too fast (especially at this young of an age, before it even trusts you or knows you) can lead to a neurotic bird.

What's done is done however, but I would sincerely recommend viewing your parrot as a companion, rather than a pet. Learn your bird's personality before you push overwhelming experiences on it, and plan to give it some adjustment time before forcing it out again.

 

[Flboy]

Hello and welcome! Just remember your baby is gonna push you more than you can imagine! That is called love!