This is very useful, for sure! What is the best thing to do to let a conure know not to bite? I am getting a conure very soon and want to start doing the correct procedures as soon as I get him! I do realize they are nippy, but would like to keep it to a minimum! Thank you for so many awesome videos.
Hey Linda, I actually have a video all about conure biting, lots on conure behaviours too! Basically the best practice is: Not to react, to teach them to bite softly through soft targeting, have redirection techniques in place and know their body language. They are honestly the most charming little parrots you can have, but knowing what they can be like is so useful to curtail any of the stuff we don't like seeing!
That's true. There are some great bits in the rabbit section and many can be used for parrots. I remember someone on TikTok saying the same. Some you need to be careful of due to materials!
Thank you, I hope it was helpful! Regarding the mirror, as a rule yes. I'm not the biggest fan of them, but even Pickles had one for a bit (came with her old cage) until we did a bit more digging into them. If he starts doing it constantly it can lead to hormonal behaviour or even stress, because he doesn't understand there isn't another bird there! Awesome about the chop, Sophie would be proud lol!
When stella my bird does it...it scares me because she’ll randomly do it when she’s relaxing in my room and it terrified me she is a pineapple conure who scares me when i walk back into my room and she flys randomly
Hey there, Usually you can provide small pieces for them to try! Although fruit should be more of a treat food rather than part of the main diet due to the high sugar content! Vegetables are much better!
I have a female cinnamon conure, she's about 3 years old. Also I'm her 3rd owner. She takes up with my son, not so much with me. Is it true that females birds like males humans more, and vise versa? I've had her for 2 months now and she'll sit on my shoulder and sometimes wants to go into my shirt. I'm hoping she'll get used to me.
Hey Pat, I wouldn't say that's true as it tends to be down to the individual parrot and their experiences! However, you can build a bond and reinforce it by using treats, positive interactions and just respecting boundaries! Depending on the species parrots can favour one person or multiple people, but it can always be worked on!
I thought Cricket was yawning, thanks Davy!
This is very useful, for sure! What is the best thing to do to let a conure know not to bite? I am getting a conure very soon and want to start doing the correct procedures as soon as I get him! I do realize they are nippy, but would like to keep it to a minimum! Thank you for so many awesome videos.
Hey Linda,
I actually have a video all about conure biting, lots on conure behaviours too!
Basically the best practice is: Not to react, to teach them to bite softly through soft targeting, have redirection techniques in place and know their body language.
They are honestly the most charming little parrots you can have, but knowing what they can be like is so useful to curtail any of the stuff we don't like seeing!
@@TheParrotTeacher Thank you for your reply with all of the great information! I love watching your videos!
Thank you David ❤️🦜
Thank you Maria!
Go on Amazon look for toys for rabbits , they are also great for birds ! Edible wood and grass toys!
That's true. There are some great bits in the rabbit section and many can be used for parrots. I remember someone on TikTok saying the same. Some you need to be careful of due to materials!
可愛い声のオカメインコですね。
何を歌っているのかな？
ウロコインコの色も素敵ですね。
Thank you! :) She is a beautiful Conure and full of character!
Chip the cockatiel sings all sorts, Zelda themes, fire alarms and shouting lol.
Gizmo my cockatiel is flirting with himself in the mirror
Should this be discouraged?
I feed my birds a fruit and veggie chop
Great video btw
Thank you, I hope it was helpful!
Regarding the mirror, as a rule yes. I'm not the biggest fan of them, but even Pickles had one for a bit (came with her old cage) until we did a bit more digging into them.
If he starts doing it constantly it can lead to hormonal behaviour or even stress, because he doesn't understand there isn't another bird there!
Awesome about the chop, Sophie would be proud lol!
Beak grinding sounds like someone is rubbing two rocks together
It does! It's one of the cutest sounds to me, even if it is a bit geological lol
@@TheParrotTeacher i find it super relaxing, mainly because I know it means my birbs will stop screaming!
@@ornithologydude8649 haha, you're definitely a veteran bird owner if you're saying that!
When stella my bird does it...it scares me because she’ll randomly do it when she’s relaxing in my room and it terrified me she is a pineapple conure who scares me when i walk back into my room and she flys randomly
May God bless you (◕‿◕✿)
My bird conure is 4 month
How can I start to feed him fruit ?
Hey there,
Usually you can provide small pieces for them to try! Although fruit should be more of a treat food rather than part of the main diet due to the high sugar content! Vegetables are much better!
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Thank you, hope you found the video useful!
I have a female cinnamon conure, she's about 3 years old. Also I'm her 3rd owner. She takes up with my son, not so much with me. Is it true that females birds like males humans more, and vise versa? I've had her for 2 months now and she'll sit on my shoulder and sometimes wants to go into my shirt. I'm hoping she'll get used to me.
Hey Pat,
I wouldn't say that's true as it tends to be down to the individual parrot and their experiences! However, you can build a bond and reinforce it by using treats, positive interactions and just respecting boundaries!
Depending on the species parrots can favour one person or multiple people, but it can always be worked on!
@@TheParrotTeacher thank you for getting back to me and for the encouragement. I'm glad you have videos on birds.
@@patgibson4590 I have lots more on bonding and interaction too if you want to learn more!
@@TheParrotTeacher yes please.
@@patgibson4590 Take a peek through my channel, I think I still have a dedicated conure playlist too!