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[colorsfly27]

Well he thanks he is very funny because he will sit on my computer and act like he is reading and I will put him back on top of his cage and he laughs at me. He still doesnt want me handling him much he would rather sit on top of his cage. He doesnt try to bit when handling him he just would rather fly back to his cage.

 

[wenz2712]

Tony is adorable

 

[antoinette]

Thank you! Im going to keep his wings trimmed for now because he will be in our office durning the day and I dont want him to escape. He it taking treats but I was wondering with him being a older bird do yall think he still can learn stuff?

Of course older birds can learn new stuff
Spend quality time, teaching the bird what you want to
Remember patience is very very important

 

[MonicaMc]

He looks like a normal green cheek, but I'd be interested in seeing more photos of him... because that's an intense amount of red to the stomach!

Can you share larger photos of the head, stomach and tail?

 

[colorsfly27]

Hey guys sorry tony and i have been out and about the last few days. I will get some more photos of him. The thing that worries me is that the women before me had him on a straight seed diet. When researching I saw that pellets were better for them so I bought some and mixed in with his new food. Him being the little turd that he is goes though picks them out and throws them to the floor, or just push's them to the side. Any ideas on how to help?

 

[LuvLovebirds]

My mother had great success in transitioning her GCC by basically leaving pellets in the cage full time and then offering the seed for 30 minutes or so twice a day (to ensure she was at least eating) and then basically as her GCC got bored she'd start picking at the pellets and eventually my mom was able to start shortening the time she allowed for eating seed until her GCC was fully switched to the new food. She did also provide fresh fruits/veggies as well as some sort of veggie bread pretty often too.

 

[MonicaMc]

If a parrot doesn't recognize something as food, chances are, they aren't going to eat it! Especially if they've been kept on a non-varied diet.

Perhaps you'll find some ideas in this thread I put together?
http://www.parrotforums.com/general-health-care/23367-converting-parrots-healthier-diet-tips.html

 

[colorsfly27]

Here is a picture of tony. Im going to try to add some more in just a few. I have got a new cage for him on my birthday. I like it so far. He seems to love it! I do have a question I have found a conure that is needing a home around our area and was thinking about taking him in. Do u think they would get along? I would not be housing them together but they would be going to the office together.

 

[colorsfly27]

Tony new cage and more photos of him.

 

[MonicaMc]

That intensity of red still amazes me! I'm guessing he's probably most closely related to the australis subspecies, if not the molinae.

green cheeked


As far as another conure, well, there's no telling. We don't know the birds personalities, likes, dislikes, etc so there's no way for anyone to accurately judge whether or not two birds will get along until you get them. In fact, even if two birds don't get along within the first week, that's no guarantee that they wont ever get along. Likewise, even if two birds have gotten along for years, one day they may decide to hate each other.



If you do decide to get a second bird, please look into quarantine and be prepared for twice the amount of food, toys, space, vet bills, etc. If Tony hasn't been to an a-vet yet, get him to one to make sure he's healthy. If you get a second bird, before introducing them, make sure that the new bird has been to an a-vet as well. You can't simply take them to an a-vet, have the a-vet look them over and say "Yes, they appear healthy". They need fecals/gram stains and, at minimum, basic blood work to determine health.

 

[colorsfly27]

I have set up a vet check with the holiday seasons I couldn't get him in until 2nd week in january. Our vet is very busy but is know to be the best in the area. Im going to see if they will DNA check him for sure. Would hate for tony to be a tonya lol! The other bird would be house at my grandmothers but still make its way to the office in the mornings.

 

[MonicaMc]

If it's something you want to do and you can afford it, then it sounds like you've got the means to do so!

Some may argue that it would be best to get to know Tony more and bond with him prior to getting another bird, but ultimately, it's up to you and what you can handle.

 

[colorsfly27]

Another photo of little Tony playing on top of his cage!

 

[colorsfly27]

Question for yall.. I have been researching and cant find a straight answer. He likes to bob his head I know they can do it after they eat. He normally does it when he is around me and thats about it. He also does this when people start to laugh. As I type he is trying to eat my computer case. lol is it something I should be worried about??? He has a week before we can meet with the vet.

 

[MonicaMc]

That's pretty typical behavior! Conures are one of the notorious species known to head bob! They could do it to show off, if they are interested in something or other reasons!

 

[colorsfly27]

Ok Thank you so much! I think he does it to show off because he knows I will give him a head rub! lol He is spoiled. I was amazed because we were at christmas which is quite large in my house and he went around to everyone and gave kiss and just was a love bird. Needless to say he stole the spot light!!!