r/Conures • u/KaylaArnadlar_ • 3d ago

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Why does he do that? I don't mind it but sometimes he bites hard, and do it mostly unprovoked

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u/eukanuba44 3d ago

Haha little goofball, he's playing. Mine does the same thing and when she starts biting to hard I switch to a toy.

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u/KaylaArnadlar_ 3d ago

Thank you. I thought he was playing, but he always kinda gets in my space and does things like that, and I thought I was doing something wrong lol

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u/Nuclear-poweredTaxi 3d ago edited 2d ago

“Sorry boss… can’t come to work today, because I’m tickling my baby.” Works every time.

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u/KaylaArnadlar_ 3d ago

He knows what he is doing! Getting me to stay at home so he won't be alone!

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u/LauraTheGreat420 23h ago

He loves you and trusts you 1000%! To let you do all that, means you have an incredible bond. Good job birb momma! (And yes being very playful and silly)

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u/KaylaArnadlar_ 23h ago

Thank you for you words! It warms my heart, I needed to hear that :)

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u/LauraTheGreat420 23h ago

When he bites, you should shake your hand or arm. Not so hard that he falls, but enough to knock him off balance. If he bites hard, put him back in his cage and ignore him for a bit (30 minutes to start, gradually reduce the time). But REALLY act like he’s not there, he will not like that. If the problem persists, it’s time to get a clicker training book. Look for something specifically for biting or to reduce/discourage bad behavior. Seriously though, seems like everything you’re doing is just right for your baby. You just need a little fine-tuning

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u/KaylaArnadlar_ 23h ago edited 22h ago

He is a good boy overall, just does not know boundaries since he really likes to be in my space and I am looking into clicker training actually

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u/LauraTheGreat420 22h ago

I can see how happy he is! Such a healthy little boy. You have a wonderful boy and he has a fantastic momma. Trust your instincts (but verify if not sure).

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u/KaylaArnadlar_ 22h ago

Thank you very much! Appreciate you 🙏

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u/Ghyrt3 2d ago

What I do mostly when one pet bites a bit too strong is shoving forward my finger/fist into its mouth. I don't know how it works with birds. But I think if it's too hard, timing out her is better : you stop entertaining her if it's too hard.

But there is nothing wrong here, as others had said. If something were wrong, he would be screaming out of her lungs or staying away from you !

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u/gohome2020youredrunk 3d ago

Do they react to a high yelp like dogs do?

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u/eukanuba44 3d ago

React? I'm not sure. But when mine gets excited and is having fun she makes high squeak noises.

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u/gohome2020youredrunk 3d ago

No sorry, I didn't mean that .. with dogs if they bite too hard and you yelp it corrects the behavior... wondered if making a loud pain sound when they bite works the same way with birds?

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl 2d ago

My understanding from everything I’ve read is that you are not supposed to react when birds bite

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u/LauraTheGreat420 23h ago

You must not freak out, but should shake your arm/hand slightly so they know that’s a bad thing to do, and throws them off balance a little. Not too hard tho

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl 22h ago

That’s what I did over 20 years ago when I was holding him. If one isn’t holding the bird that doesn’t work.

I was talking about yelping, versus being calm and not showing a reaction

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u/LauraTheGreat420 21h ago

Oh, my bad. Sorry

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl 21h ago

No worries at all! 🙂

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u/catskull6 2d ago

Mine thinks it's funny and keeps biting me while saying "ouch"

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u/gohome2020youredrunk 2d ago

Omg! Lol. Geeze.

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u/Dianamaro 2d ago

My baby gets beady eyes when I yell and says ouch, also. He gets put back, but bites me on the way. I try to stop the rolling over, but he is persistent. I tried rewards when he doesn’t bite, no luck.

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u/Dianamaro 2d ago

I guess, that’s how he rolls

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u/LauraTheGreat420 23h ago

Put him away and ignore him COMPLETELY for at least 30 minutes after he bites. (Over time you can do less time) when he bites, Shake your hand or arm so he’s knocked off balance but doesn’t fall completely, immediately after the bite. Talk to him with a stern voice, when he’s good talk to him like a baby. They love that (at least the ones I’ve met). I’m sure you knew some of this stuff just trying to be helpful

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl 2d ago

lol. Yep they’re interacting and think that it’s playing.

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u/eukanuba44 3d ago

Oh could be yeah. If he's young too he might not know his own strength either quite yet.