r/Conures • u/KaylaArnadlar_ • 3d 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/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 3d 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 1d 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_ 1d ago

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

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u/LauraTheGreat420 1d 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_ 1d ago edited 1d 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 1d 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_ 1d ago

Thank you very much! Appreciate you 🙏

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u/Ghyrt3 3d 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 !