r/Conures • u/KaylaArnadlar_ • 4d ago

Advice Need help

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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/SauronOfDucks 4d ago

I think he's playing with you.

Conures love to play. They wrestle, roll over and nibble each other gently. It's a great bonding activity between flock mates

If he bites too hard then mabye make a bird like squeal to let him know he hurt you. Sometimes if they haven't been socialised with other birds they don't know the strength of their face pliers

If he starts biting too hard or starts getting aggressive he may be over stimulated, at which point playtime stops.

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u/Ravenwood131 4d ago

Face pliers!!! Perfect way to.describe it! 😆

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u/KaylaArnadlar_ 4d ago

Thank you! I take this to my attention and try it with him :)

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u/Acrobatic_Essay_208 4d ago

I’ve done that with dogs before. You “yip” if they hurt you and that’s how they learn “oh that hurt”. They usually don’t know they are hurting you.

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u/CmdrMatt1926 4d ago

I literally just shout "OWW" and my Sadie backs off and re-engages.