cichlidmommy
Fish Fanatic
How much time did these birds spend in a cage before you started handling them?
We adopted a 5 year old Nanday Conure who had never been out of her cage...ever. We did not handle her until she was ready. Everyday, we opened up her cage, and left it open. Gradually, she made her way out. After that success, we would give her small treats, and pet her a little at a time. She eventually got used to human touch, but it took almost a year. It takes time for them to adjust to something they have never had. Abused birds especially need time to adjust. They look at everyone as an enemy because all they know is bad times.
I would suggest to let them go at their own pace. Sometimes forcing them to socialize after they have had any kind of trauma is not a good idea. They will let you know when they are ready. And, when they are not, which is why there is biting.
You can also try stick training with perches. They need to start learning "step up" and "step down".
Good Luck, and keep up the diary. I would love to see their progress.
We adopted a 5 year old Nanday Conure who had never been out of her cage...ever. We did not handle her until she was ready. Everyday, we opened up her cage, and left it open. Gradually, she made her way out. After that success, we would give her small treats, and pet her a little at a time. She eventually got used to human touch, but it took almost a year. It takes time for them to adjust to something they have never had. Abused birds especially need time to adjust. They look at everyone as an enemy because all they know is bad times.
I would suggest to let them go at their own pace. Sometimes forcing them to socialize after they have had any kind of trauma is not a good idea. They will let you know when they are ready. And, when they are not, which is why there is biting.
You can also try stick training with perches. They need to start learning "step up" and "step down".
Good Luck, and keep up the diary. I would love to see their progress.
