Day One with a Green Cheek Conure

[@KiwiTheCheeky]

I now have a baby bird too! I am new to caring for birds so I’m so glad I found your channel. Thank you for all the tips and knowledge 😊

[@raideurng2508]

It's a really good start that they're comfortable on you. That'll just make everything easier. They've got a good appetite and want to fly so I think they're doing pretty good. It takes time for you both to develop a routine you both are happy with. They'll train you just as much as you train them.

[@bradfortune1100]

I rescued my Pineapple a little over 4 years ago and she’s been a blessing from the start. My favorite pods by far but it’s my first bird so idk anything lol

[@PanemEtCircensei]

Any tips on a 12 year old bird? He’s a rescue (owner deceased) and he’s never warmed up much after the 3 years we’ve had him. Absolutely no petting but he’ll get on you with some food encouragement.

[@blessednestpets]

What diet and sleep schedule is he on? That can really affect behavior. You can always teach petting as a trick. Make a tunnel with your hand (or for a big bird, hold your hand at about the same height of your hand) and lure them under so their head barely touches your hand. Reward. This leads up to you putting your hand above them. If they stay calm/neutral about it, reward with a treat. Slowly build up to petting. They should get a treat for it as if it's a trick and eventually they'll learn to like being pet (though I don't know if the bird has been through any trauma with its past owner. It's totally possible the bird may just not like being pet.) If you're really struggling, go to birdtricksstore.com and book a consultation with one of their parrot trainers. I did that once with Landon Perdue and she was very helpful when I got stuck.

[@lunamae6288]

Roudybush is a reputable pellet. My boy was started on them after weaning and i continued him on them. I just also dicovered Lafeber's gourmet pellets for conures. They have fruit in them also.

[@mobstercrow7515]

I used to have parakeets and they loved their roudybush pellets. They are good quality and they don't cost a lot. Also, I recommend nutriberries too! You can give one to your bird every day as a treat or you can use them with regular pellets too.

[@lunamae6288]

@@mobstercrow7515 I got the Nutri-berries and give my boy a veggie one, if he hasn't eaten a decent amount of his chop in the mornings and he gets a fruit one in early evening. I also got the pellets from the same company that makes the nutri-berries, they have fruit in them. I mix them in amongst the Roudybush for him at night.

[@Venus_eatsBlueCheese]

Ha I have a bird and I’ve had him for almost 7-8ish months and he still will not eat his veggies I wish he’d chow down like twig does but he’s also a little cockatiel and he’ll always be my little picky birb but also and more importantly OMG THE NAME TWIG IS SO ******** CUTE I LOVE IT, in general I just love nature themed gender neutral conure names.

[@DreadnoughtHvor]

Ive had a PGC before. GCs and their variations get to be cuddly birds with personalities.

[@xlenaxeditsx8655]

I own 1 5 month old green checked conure but his tail feathers always fall off what do I do then?

[@blessednestpets]

Right now my conure's tail feathers are falling out slowly because she's molting, but I can see new ones growing out to replace them. That part is normal. If he's plucking them, the diet, sleep, or mental stimulation could need to be changed. If his feathers fall out and don't grow out, a trip to the vet may be necessary. Hope that helps!

[@huryakhan3083]

I have two of them for a whole year now none of them gave any eggs yet so does that mean both are males?

[@blessednestpets]

They could be, but some female birds don't ever lay eggs especially if there is no male. I have a 19-year-old Senegal parrot female who hasn't. I'm glad they haven't since there are risks of calcium deficiency and egg binding otherwise!

[@rootdoc1997]

Very cute

[@jesusvalenzuela7085]

How did you get yours to let you touch him? I adopted 2 off a breeder yesterday 5 months old both and they are so scared of me!! Today was day 2 and got them to out of my hand! But when I tried to touch them they run away!

[@blessednestpets]

It comes down to personality a lot of the time or how they were raised. My conure likely had a more hands on breeder. To build trust, work on hands off training (such as target training, spin, etc). Then, teach step up as a trick (rewarding with treats when they choose to get on your hand). Another thing you can do is treat touch as a trick. Make your hand into a tunnel and lure them close to it. Then, lure them under your hand so that it is just barely touching their head. Eventually you can place your tunnel hand over them, then a flat hand, and finally touch their head with your fingers. Hope that helps and make sure to take your time with each step.

[@kingdrew6501]

It will take time Jesus. Keep talking to it, hanging out by the cage. It’s trust. And it takes time. Weeks, maybe a month or several! Be patient, don’t force it.

[@patray162]

Were they adopted out instead of sold by the breeder for any particular reason--like did they get "returned" by other buyers? Just thinking that trauma may be a factor to consider and ask their breeder about. Everyone is right that it all comes down to time, technique, and persistence, but knowing their particular fears and stressors can also hep avoid setbacks from accidentally breaking trust!

[@iampnkj7031]

mam iam getting a conure, i need no hand feeding, so wht month old baby conure shuld i get?

[@blessednestpets]

She was four months old when I got her and required no hand feeding but all babies wean at different rates. Check with your breeder to see when theirs are weaned :)

[@iampnkj7031]

@@blessednestpets thnx mam, iam going to get a 4month old conure, btw ur conure is so so adorable💕

[@CandtheBirds]

You have a beautiful baby. Just curious, what are you feeding your bird?

[@blessednestpets]

Aw, thanks! Twig eats birdtricks brand seasonal feeding system (chop) and their organic pellets.

[@Doubledutch23]

The only thing i know about parrot husbandy is that birdtricks makes the best diet regimen lol!​@blessednestpets

[@mist3614]

@@blessednestpets Just a tip, birdtricks pellets are TOP's pellets! you can find TOPs a little cheaper, and they're available on many online bird supply stores, so you get to save on shipping too! best of luck on your performing birdie

[@blessednestpets]

@@mist3614 Thanks for the tip! I had no idea.

[@Blainejenkins_]

Can you make a taming video

[@blessednestpets]

I'm birdsitting an untamed cockatiel this coming week and plan to make a video of our progress :)

[@christopherramirez1070]

How big is the cage?

[@blessednestpets]

@@christopherramirez1070 3 ft tall, 32in wide, 2ft deep :) I know some people have bigger cages, but it’s the best I can do for now.

[@DreadnoughtHvor]

​@@blessednestpets you have a reasonably sized cage for a bird of that size, especially if the conure is spending a lot of the day outside of the cage.

[@rabbitlovepeace]

​@@blessednestpetsyou dont need a high cage, but a wide and length one, use the food in boxes in beneath to make the height😂

[@mobstercrow7515]

@@DreadnoughtHvor All birds need to spend most of their time outside of cages.

[@DreadnoughtHvor]

@@mobstercrow7515 I don't remember saying otherwise

[@PepperAndLemon]

I’ve owned 2 gcc great birds

[@blessednestpets]

Any GCC specific advice? I've worked with a lot of birds but never a green cheek (before this one haha)

[@PepperAndLemon]

@@blessednestpets tbh from what I’ve seen in your videos you’re doing great. You already have your bird on a good diet so training should be super easy. They do get very bonded to their owner and wanna be with you 24/7 so you have to make sure they know how to entertain themselves when you aren’t around so they aren’t so stressed when you leave. They will scream none stop

[@dianenyc7697]

GOD LOVE BIRD CREATED TREE! MAN LOVE BIRD CREATED CAGE!

[@Venus_eatsBlueCheese]

What

[@DavidsFlame]

Tips: don't let her see your feet. Conures are very attractive to feet and will bite very hard

[@blessednestpets]

Thanks for the tip! My issue currently is that she often flies to the floor and I can't wear tennis shoes because I have a contusion on the top of my foot :/

[@DavidsFlame]

@blessednestpets oh ok don't worry hope it gets better