How to get your Sun Conure to BE QUIET!

[@bobbymoore9224]

My Sun Conure Shmoopy understands when I just say no in my normal speaking voice and she stops her loud screeching or sounds. I taught all my parrots to stop the bad things they are doing when I say their name with no Just the tone of my voice is enough. These hook beaks or bills are very intelligent when it comes to sense displeasure, happiness, affection in their owners/ buddies, voices just like dogs.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Thanks for sharing!!💖✨🙂

[@Bunnieboo83]

Thank you so much! I might be moving to an apartment soon and need to prepare my birds to be a little more quiet. I’m doing everything I can to not rehome them. Thanks for the tips!!

[@jonetoshka8652]

I only have African Greys, but I’ve found that ignoring the loud noises and embracing the sweet sounds encourages them to be sweet, and quiet.

[@bunnybearmy]

Whispering helps my Mitred conure. Also he created his own whistle of 3 particular notes. So I whistle those note to quieter and get him to whistle rather than squawk. I say talk- don't squawk!

[@PoodlesandParrots]

That’s lovely! Whistling and whispering work well!😀🥰

[@tylerscott8015]

Thank you for this video! We just got a sun conure from our local bird rescue last month, she is 4 years old and very tame, but also very loud. I can't think of any other reason someone would give her up ): it's refreshing finding non-judgemental and straight forward advice like this, as we have no way of knowing what her life used to be like before coming to live with us, or what her old family might have reinforced with her in terms of behaviour. We're going to keep working on it! (If we can get a previously neglected/feral cockatiel to accept kisses and find confidence outside her cage I'm sure we can take on this challenge as well! lol)

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Aww❤️✨ that’s so sweet I’m glad she has a new loving home! & thank you for awesome feedback. I love to share what we do and just want to be helpful and honest with our videos! Every bird is lovable and trainable it just takes time love patience and kindness😊💛🪶 have a great day!

[@muhammadkamara1635]

Hi In the last four months have you noticed a reduced amount of screaming in your rescue bird.

[@pcpalan]

New toys and/or moving toys around in their area always helps keep them entertained

[@eyestock9339]

Thank you so much, you provided logical points. In watching, I did come to realize that kiki doesn't scream a lot. He truly screams the most when I enter house after work. His cage is near large picture windows, and we feed wild birds outside, he sees them and sometimes screams at them. Overall kiki is a great bird, and I will try some of your points. Right now, after typing this, im going to let him out for some kisses, hugs and snuggles, because he's being quiet. Thanks again so much!!

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Your most welcome, we are happy to share and glad it's helpful! :) Kiki sounds like a wonderful & cute birb! What a good birb for being quiet :) have a great day!

[@PaulaPenman]

I just got my baby kiko 3 months so. She was 3 month old. Not hand reared. She really coming out of her shell. Damage funny & intriguing. Defo the joker of the bird world.

[@soniadownunder3239]

My conure doesn’t scream too much. I have tried to train him to be quiet using methods you suggested from when I first got him. He has also never been one to squark in the morning or at bed time. But a cute thing he does is tells me when he want to go to bed by saying ‘step up’. He also screams when he sees a big bird outside! Lol

[@PoodlesandParrots]

That’s wonderful😍 that’s great to hear😊 & he is so cute and funny☺️☺️

[@jacobisrael661]

Omg do you think you can show us how you taught him to call for you with a different call other than screaming? Mango is so lucky to have such a committed family!

[@PoodlesandParrots]

It honestly happened naturally! I wouldn't react to the screaming and he started making these little cute sounds instead so when he made those sounds I reacted and gave him the attention he was seeking. Over time he learned when he makes the soft sound "he gets what he wants" so it trained him to make this sound instead of screaming :) it's similar to capturing - where you capture something or some sound in this case that you want to see or hear. :) I am sure I can do a short video on this in the future!

[@jacobisrael661]

@@PoodlesandParrots that would be amaziiiiing. I’m bringing home my baby sun Conure home tomorrow and I’m so excited😭💖

[@PoodlesandParrots]

@@jacobisrael661 we are excited for you!😊

[@ErikaR-ms9dx]

What kind of treat you give your mango when he does this different call

[@jacobisrael661]

@@ErikaR-ms9dx lol tbh what will work for her bird might not work for yours. I got my sweet pea (sun conure) like two months ago and he’s sooooo picky with his training treats😂 He will only have dried papayas for training, hates all other fruit and hates seeds of all kinds😂 He would choose his healthy pellets and veggies over any other food😂 The best way to find out is to just try to see what he loves the most! And use that to train instead of a regular part of it’s diet. I bought a 3lb bag of unsalted sunflowers specifically for training that has been collecting dust because he doesn’t like them anymore😂

[@kevinshotts8320]

Thank you soo much neika well be coming home march 4th my B d day he has a gray head an green back right now im very excided we got a very big cage an so many toys all ready you have ben very helpful

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Aww I’m sure Neika will be so happy to come home and have a spacious cage and lots of toys! Happy to help💛 don’t forget a good diet as well😊 happy early birthday!

[@dillonjurjevich3160]

Heyo im getting a sun conure soon and ill definitely put this into practice it will be my first ever bird i already have bought a huge cage and i am going to get a pirtch that can stick onto windows i saw it in one of your videos and i thought it looked cool. Cant wait to get him.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

That’s a great start! I digest also tuning in for episodes of The Parrot Podcast😊🙌🏼✨ kzbin.info/aero/PLoYdTQtgMFfWQjxfgMakm2va0yeZoZt0O&si=TIQxZdkDAkZSfJBh

[@mistygram2821]

Love your attitude and love for birds!! Thanks so much for the tips and advice!! Neptune is grateful too!!

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Thank you!!🥰😊🌞 I appreciate it! Have a parrofect day!☺️

[@aseels21]

Omg THANK YOU THIS HELPS A LOT

[@brianwilliams4082]

I like watching your videos for our sun conure 1 year old today. He only eats apples and seed from Petco but not eat pellets at all.Should I worry if he or she is going to live a healthy life?

[@PoodlesandParrots]

The best and really only pellets I recommend nowadays is TOPs pellets - they are cold pressed. I have a whole playlist on diet and nutrition for birds which I encourage you to watch because parrots need a lot of variety in their diet including veggies and other raw foods otherwise it could lead to health concerns. I never recommend an all seed or seed and fruit diet as it’s too much fat and sugar in their diet especially for captive birds. kzbin.info/aero/PLoYdTQtgMFfVDbWy3AzCin4on0B1tjcpz&si=pBXy9Eqn-zD90yRT

[@PoodlesandParrots]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGPUoYOZgM1qoM0si=7iVTanrrmKiEFfwk

[@Mo-ali23]

I just got two sun conures they are really friendly and good parrots,but the noise makes me annoyed,so thanks alot for the tips,i will try them and hopefully they redhce on their screaming,thank you❤

[@PaulaPenman]

Great video thanks.

[@mariemcgrath8681]

Great video, I have quite a few birds, & I agree with you on everything. Sometimes my outside birds SCREAM when they see a snake... or a predator bird about & I always go out & fix problem. My inside birds react like Mango, I guess it's only my husband & I being home & always having birds. I like what you're doing ... Conures are great (like all birds) it's the owner who needs training ... and you're doing that.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Thank you! :) How many birds do you have? 😍 Glad you are so attentive to their sounds, I find Mango is always protecting us by letting us know when he sees or hears something outside just like your birds! Thank you for the awesome feedback and support❤️🙂🙌🏼

[@mariemcgrath8681]

@@PoodlesandParrots We have downsized to 14 (Alexandrines to Conures, mostly hand raised. Live in tropical Qld. OZ. Been into Birds for over 30 yrs, but couldn't do great video like you, Thanks.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

@@mariemcgrath8681 WOW that's amazing! I know they love the tropical weather just like Mango does:) Thank you! All the best!

[@joannemcnair7766]

Very helpful information. We have a very vocal and loud pineapple conure, and our big challenge is that we live in a 1-bdrm apartment, and the main room is open concept kitchen/living room and since last March, my office as I work from home now because of Covid. Her cage is literally 7-8 feet away from my work space, so she always wants to be out and squawks incessantly to that effect. We have no other space we can move her cage to, and I can't have her out all the time as she won't let me work at the computer when out (attacks the mouse/keyboard, etc.). She also loves to squawk in reply to kitchen noises such emptying the dishwasher, putting dishes away, food prep, etc. Some days it's really draining, and putting her cover over her cage for 5-10 minutes would buy us a bit of respite. Is it really always a bad idea to do that? Not sure what else we can do as we don't have the luxury of her having a separate room.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Thank you I am so glad it's helpful! I know it can be hard to have a loud conure in an apartment not only for our neighbors but especially when we WFH... Mango is the same he won't let me get anything done unless he tired he will nap on me but that doesn't happen as often as I would like and usually I find it too cute to do anything anyway!😆 - I am sorry to say but covering her cage is a very bad idea, you should not cover your bird as punishment or to stop them from screaming. This practice does not correct behavior problems. It might make life temporarily easier for you, but it makes life worse for your bird. I shared lots of helpful tips in the video, perhaps if you can put her near a window she might enjoy looking outside, or putting her in front of the tv to watch the companion series I linked in the description. Include her in your morning routine and on your lunch break take some time to do target training and flying sessions so she can spend some of her energy, additionally playing some nature music and avoiding the loud sounds from the kitchen when possible and don't forget to reward her whenever she is quiet😊 hope this is helpful you can review the video again to take note of the different things to try and do :)

[@joannemcnair7766]

@@PoodlesandParrots I have been playing either a light classical musical channel or a nature sounds music channel that are part of my TV cable package. Minimal effect. Actually, the one music video that I've come across that she seems to really love and listens to is bagpipe music -- I think she likes the high-pitched squawkiness of the pipes (luckily I also like bagpipes). It's this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn7dgpyrZ9KIoqc

[@junek8574]

Thank you so much for your videos. I have just gotten a sun conure as his owner passed away. I raised cocktails before but new to this type of bird. I'm not familiar with anything his owner did with him. He is pretty quite but quite active in his cage. He has lots of toys. I am trying to watch as many videos as I can to learn all I need to know to have a happy new family member. I need all the help I can get. He doesn't get on my hand yet. But he's getting closer to me now. I'm not sure if I should let him out yet as he is not familiar with us yet. I don't know what to do? Please help.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Have you started bonding tips? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX_HhYyrZZKmeLcsi=Y6d45diZojcvENvl + kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWOygmNpoJWVeKssi=1LjLRX8Q-RbJnK9B

[@Junileli]

You have the best tips and explanations by far

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Aww! Thank you!😊❤️

[@aussiecobber7150]

Thankyou for the great info.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

So happy to help! YAY :D

[@saurabhpatil01]

So informative videos soon m bringing 3month old baby.... Love for mango from India 🇮🇳

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Excited for you and your new baby; good for you for doing research! 😊 Thanks for the love! 💖

[@SubZero88115]

amazing video. also how do you build a friendship with a 6 year old conure. because i want to build a friendship with him but hes older. hes been on my shoulder before but a few years ago. do you know any tips on how i can build a friendship. because it was my uncles but he passed away this year.

[@S1ph3r]

Hello, thanks for loading up the helpful videos and taking the time to make these its much appreciated! Maybe you can give me a couple tips on our new edition to the family "Roary" lol. We recently adopted a rescue sun conure that is 3 years old. It's only been a day or 2. I know patience is a virtue but we are a little concerned that "he" might have been abused. So today, we started with a breakfast of apples an some snap peas. There is a pellet mixture of 80/20 pellets to seeds (we think he might have been on 100% seed by previous owner because of foraging for seeds only this evening past all the pellets). But today, roary lunged at my wife's face around end of breakfast with distilled water for bathtime(trying to figure out routine). We thought it just might have been an accident and it was trying to land on her and thought nothing else of it. He did land on my shoulder yesterday once. today he landed on my shoulder but just started to repeatedly biting my neck hard (like aggressively drew blood). When I was walking away from the cage but close for flight. One person suggested in a reddit to leave him in the cage for a few days but idk that just doesn't feel right. He is very nippy at fingers near the cage and bit my wife's fingers twice and drew blood. I don't think there has been any targeting training done at all, perch stick up and down doesn't work, and just starts screaming like crazy when you get close to his cage, walk into room, or come in through front or back door. He will start flipping this bell and reflective toy and just yelling it feels like. There is also a hidey hunt in there and I'm thinking about just removing it completely because it could be a source of aggressiveness to protect it maybe? They don't technically need one right? I know that was a lot but what are your thoughts?

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Thanks we are happy to help! It sounds like you need some experts to help you with Roary, so I want to start with recommending a consult with BirdTricks: birdtricksstore.com/products/consultation-option-1?rfsn=4048129.56de1&_pos=1&_sid=922a6621b&_ss=r I wouldn't recommend leaving him in the cage that may only result in the behaviour getting worse, he can get "cage rage" and won't build trust with you. Target training is important, also implementing the tools I suggested in this video, fixing the diet and building trust. I would also recommend the natural feeding system so whole foods in a chop form for breakfast and even dinner along with pellets. A lot of behavioural issues can be stemmed from the diet. If you struggle with Roary eating veggies try birdie bread, steaming them or creating fun kebabs for him. It definitely seems like he has some history and needs to build trust with you, underneath these behaviours he is a loving bird. Additionally, cuddle or hide huts are not needed and I would recommend removing it because they can bring out hormonal symptoms which can include aggression. Hope this helps! Good luck!

[@S1ph3r]

@@PoodlesandParrots thanks for the response! I have been following bird tricks for a few days looking up this behavior as well. Very good recommendation 👍👌. Might have to do the consulting. Since I last posted, I did remove the hidy hut and we upgraded the cage he came with to a big huge one for him. We also added new toys and got rid of some of the trigger toys he would go to when being aggressive. I did a short training session with him today and behavior has been much better. He still screams sometimes but I rather work on the aggressiveness first. He was eating breakfast today and we are so happy he started eating healthy foods.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

@@S1ph3r That is AWESOME!! It is all about progress and working at the birds pace. You are making good progress from the sounds of it and have taken the right steps. Keep it up and if you have any topic requests for a video or questions feel free to ask! Cheers :) A busy bird is a happy bird

[@S1ph3r]

@@PoodlesandParrots I just wanted to tell you we had some amazing break throughs tonight!! I let him out to fly around the house (listening to your advice about cage rage). none of the targeting training we done so far has really set yet. He did come to the cage once with the target stick but thats it. but he did trust me enough to be held twice!! it doesn't sound like much but compared to the nasty attacks the past couple days this is HUGE! I'm hoping he eats well tonight from all the flying around :D

[@PoodlesandParrots]

@@S1ph3r break-throughs are great! so happy to hear about that! :):) YAYYY. Target training can also be done using a clicker - although we don't usually use one! and a fanny pack with your birds fav treats - it can take time to figure out which treats they LOVE but if it helps our Mango's are almonds, cashews and pistachios, I break them into smaller chunks ie one almond can be broken into 6 pieces or 4 for bigger rewards. Great progress!!

[@Sun_Henry_Connie]

Awesome video!!

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Thank you ☺️❤️

[@Why-I-Oughta]

Very informative! He seems very well looked after. Well done!

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Thank you so much! Glad it was informative :)

[@lvlc5]

Nice video... would you make a video tour about the areas Mango enjoys, cage, room, spaces... I need to get ideas to start preparing my baby conures areas. 💖 Your channel and birdtricks have been really helpful. THANKS!

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Oh that’s a wonderful idea!! I can do that for sure 🙂🙂 glad we’ve been helpful!😍

[@jenjen4544]

Hi there! I am about to get a sun conure very soon, excited to train him/her to be a reasonably quiet little champ with your tips. Do you know if training to be quiet is only effective when sun conures are young?

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Congrats on getting an amazing companion! Training can be done at any age with birds but with older birds, it can take much longer. I have trained Mango since he was a baby so he catches onto things fairly quickly.

[@jenjen4544]

@@PoodlesandParrots thank you so much for the insight 😁 appreciate it

[@PoodlesandParrots]

@@jenjen4544 Good luck with your feather friends if you ever have questions we are happy to help you can also check out our blog www.lamboandmango.com :)

[@hamood-fo8pu]

if its a girl sun conure she be quiet (:

[@Rvb_b77]

I might get a bird and I really want a sun conure but I hear they were really loud so if I get one this was really helpful 🙂

[@PoodlesandParrots]

they can be quite loud - i will say from experience that they are louder than green cheeks! glad this was helpful 😊

[@staceyh98]

​@@PoodlesandParrots I have a decently noisy pineapple green cheek. So would you recommend AGAINST getting a sun conure if I live in an apartment? Thank you

[@PoodlesandParrots]

@@staceyh98 I recommend seeing this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amOomHqlo8h8bpo to help you with that decision! Sun conures are much louder than the green cheek varieties. And let me put it this way, in Thailand we lived in a villa and all the homes near us knew we had a bird 🙈. When people ask me if they should get a sun or green cheek and tell me they live in an apartment I recommend a green cheek, 💚 & if you are in a house a sun or green or both!🥰🥰💛

[@staceyh98]

@Poodles and Parrots you make really good videos. So Mia does sound just like Nahla. But her screech sounds worse than Mango in terms of pitch and such. Also independence might be a personality thing bc Nahla goes for a while on her own in the apt as opposed to my first gcc which preferred to always hang w me. And my first gcc in general was way more quiet in terms of how often he called out or contact called. Which is why I'm wondering if this particular sun is more like my first gcc. But when it does call out it will still be loud like a sun....

[@ob3063]

Thanx I have a question I have an 2 month old sun qnuier I haven't shower him yet Do u recommend that i do? And wht abt post shower process Thanx again

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Once your bird has grown all their feathers, they will show interest in bathing - you can check out my video on feather health: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqvXZKx9p6p5m5o & once they are ready, you can offer a shallow bowl with lukewarm room temp water or try using a misting bottle 💦 I think this video could be helpful to you as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWelh52ght5leck

[@ob3063]

@@PoodlesandParrots thank u so much Appreciate it 👍🌹🌹

[@AkshayMukhi]

I am thinking about getting a sun concurs can u tell me every thing I need to get and very nice going with mango and lambo

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Thank you!😊 Sure I can do a video on everything you need when bringing your sun conure home! Stay tuned😊

[@AkshayMukhi]

Thank you 👍

[@luceromtz4754]

Hi, thank you for the tips. Im taking care of my dad sun conure and i have no idea how to take care of birds (im more of a dog person).

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Hi Lucero! I am glad the videos are helpful! We also have a blog www.poodlesandparrots.com - its great that you are doing your research on taking care of a conure :):)

[@chithranatarajan2483]

I ll try this tips thank you for the video😍😊

[@PoodlesandParrots]

You're most welcome! ❤️❤️

[@ValentynkaOwO]

Budu si tohoto papouška pořizovat. Chtěla jsem se jenom zeptat od jakého věku doporučujete ho učit na venek a jestli by se mělo s papouškem fungovat od prvního dne co si ho přivezeme.

[@yosufyosuf4796]

Hi ! My sun conure is biting if I going to carry him from my head … why is that ??

[@PoodlesandParrots]

You may want to refrain from having your bird on your head or shoulder because they may not want to come down which will result in a bite.

[@yosufyosuf4796]

Thank u ..☺️

[@sherryhartong8467]

I have a green cheek conure and just got a sun conure. The green cheek will go out of her way to chase/attack the sun conure. I feel like I should let them figure it out, but I keep separating them. Any suggestions?

[@PoodlesandParrots]

I would continue to keep them separated, you don’t want to risk one or the other getting hurt. And over time you can try to get work on training techniques to get them to tolerate each other. Look up tips for gradual introductions and you could consider a consult with best behaved birds!

[@vicky_flamingo_girl]

A good name for sun conures is "sunshine"!! Hi from me!

[@PoodlesandParrots]

HI! ❤️ thats a cute name! I love it

[@vicky_flamingo_girl]

@@PoodlesandParrots thank you! ❣️❣️I will get a parrot soon!

[@PoodlesandParrots]

@@vicky_flamingo_girl how exciting! a conure? :D

[@vicky_flamingo_girl]

@@PoodlesandParrots I don't know yet, but I am thinking of it! I am from Greece 🇬🇷 🇬🇷 🇬🇷!! ❣️❣️💜💙💚💛❤️Love you ❤️ 😘

[@PoodlesandParrots]

@@vicky_flamingo_girl we can’t wait to see what you decide! Greece is one of my favourite places🤍💙 kalispera 😊

[@Villiscaband1]

Hello! Have you tried instrumental reggae? Our birds for some reason love reggae!

[@PoodlesandParrots]

We have tried reggae they enjoy it too!! Mango always liked classical or nature music but Mia likes classical, soft jazz or instrumental

[@M5_Sonu]

Okay so I need some guidance! Have a male Sun Conure ( about 4 yrs now ) and we had a great relationship! One day, as I was working out he came over ( probably spooked at something) and bit me hard on the neck ( drew blood .. and a good amount ) I shrugged him off but he came back and bit me again! This time, I slapped his beak and ever since that day ( been about 2 months now ) he hates me 😟 and screams whenever I'm around in the room ( I have 2 Sun Conures, the second one is a female about 6 yrs old and she absolutely loves me .. Thank God ) So, now my wife is the only one he wants to be with.. I just miss spending time with him and seriously regret hitting him!! I realize I've lost his trust but what CAN I do to mitigate this misfortune? I still go and talk to him ( they have their own room ) give him treats ( at which point although he wants the treat, he still runs towards me all fluffed up clearing indicating his dis pleasure at me being around ... ) Plz help!!

[@PoodlesandParrots]

I'll start by suggesting a few other videos that may be helpful; kzbin.info/www/bejne/rojCdpuemL6An80 & kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWOygmNpoJWVeKs. I will be completely honest I have heard of people losing their bird's trust, and it can take weeks, months or years to gain it back. I've even heard of someone who never regained the trust back but make sure to never strike your birds again; if they bite, it's obviously painful but think of how big you are compared to them and how much more force and strength you have than they do. 💔Hitting a bird is never an appropriate way to discipline or train them, and it can have long-lasting negative effects on their trust and relationship with you. Be patient, use positive reinforcement, and as you've been doing, give your bird space; don't force interaction or try to touch them if they are not comfortable and talk in a calm, nice tone. Best of luck 🥺

[@carmencalderon9715]

Do you have any videos on how to prepare the food for him

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Will be doing a video on this soon! As well as sharing some more of our own healthy chop recipes!💛

[@jeanpierrejeanbaptiste2878]

is there a training school I can send my bird to because i dont have the time to train him properly always working.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Unfortunately, if you don't have time for a pet bird and you work a lot, I hate to be the one to say this, but it might be better to have someone else care for the bird so they can get the attention and care that they deserve and need! BirdTricks offers online consults that may be helpful: bit.ly/3Ye1mJu along with in-person consults if you are in the States: bit.ly/3xnqXUF

[@AltF4Esc]

Great videos! What kind of time frame do/did you use with Mango when ignoring the shrieks? Attention 30seconds after the last shriek? 5 minutes? Thank you!

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Thank you! I would not give attention until the screaming stopped, once it stopped I would go to him for different periods sometimes a minute sometimes more I didn't time it but in addition to this whenever he is quiet on his own either in his aviary or around the house I reward him for being quiet. The key is to be consistent with rewarding quiet behaviour :)

[@AltF4Esc]

@@PoodlesandParrots Copy that! Thanks. I've been waiting for smaller noises between the shrieks, then I get all excited for the smaller noises and that seems to be helping, too!

[@judebug2674]

I have a sun conure and it is taken to one person what do you think we could do to stop him from doing that we have four people

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Sorry I missed this comment! It’s important to socialize your bird and bond with each family member, check out a few of our newer videos including: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWOygmNpoJWVeKs hope this helps!

[@ivelinaozgur2582]

Hi! Sun conure are amazing! Thank you for sharing your experience with us ! I want to have sun conure as well,so can you advice me please from where I can take hand reared,tamed baby sun conure (I am living in London,U.K.)

[@PoodlesandParrots]

You’re welcome!✨ Sorry I don’t know breeders in the UK, I recommend doing some in depth research to find a good one or asking in a local Facebook group can be helpful as well. Here’s a video that will be helpful on breeders - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2mYeJt8ds1ladU

[@Pugletlov]

About to bring home my 1st Sun Conure but have lots of bird experience. Wondering if I should cover him every night. What do u do w Mango?

[@PoodlesandParrots]

That's awesome! Birds should get 12 hours of dark quiet sleep time each night - if it's available to you to put your bird's cage/aviary in a separate room - blinds closed, lights out, this would be the best option. If it's not available to you then covering the cage will do. Sometimes covering their cage can bring out hormonal behaviour as well that's why if you can offer a dark cozy quiet spot in your home for sleep your bird will love it.

[@fouzalkharji6614]

Thank you so much this video is sooooooo helpful and I love lambo and mango🦜♥️

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Aww thank you! Yay❤️😊😊

[@robloxplays._.iloveroblox6559]

How long after he starts being quiet do you go and reward him?

[@PoodlesandParrots]

You can do it anytime they are quiet and doing it throughout the day every time you notice is helpful in training them to know that this is more of what we want and they get rewarded for it 😊 - if they’ve just been screaming I would wait a few minutes and ensure they are quiet for a bit before going to reward. You can think of it sort of like capture training we reward the behaviour we want to capture in this case more quietness ☺️ cheers!

[@SunConureDad]

One thing to remember that is VERY important is this - the key distinction of LOUDNESS vs NOISINESS. People often get the two confused. For example, budgies/parakeets are very noisy but not loud at all. A few things I can share from my experiences with Skittles AND living in an apartment building (and living across from one of "those people" who insist on quiet) and having Skittles for ten years, is this - 1) CONSISTENCY is key. Set boundaries and keep them. Have a system in place and follow it. 2) Try and reach a mutual agreement with your conure. Skittles and I have a routine where he knows to do certain things when he needs/wants certain things. For example, he flies over to the top of the fridge and wags his tongue when he wants juice. He flies onto the faucet ruffles his feathers and sneezes when he wants a bath. If he goes "on alert" when he sees an 'intruder' (aka bug) I go and kill it and he quiets right down. Hes notorious for that. In fact he stares right at it til I kill it. He misses NOTHING. What I have found is he never screams for no reason. He does sometimes get vocal for a little bit in the afternoon but its nothing unbearable and never for too long. He also lets me know when its his bedtime. He was already potty trained so he is free-flighted. Im disabled and home all the time and hes out with me all day and that is one of the main reasons hes so quiet. I've no doubt if he was in his cage all day or most of the day hed be MUCH noisier. They are VERY much velcro birds. But I always wanted a velcro bird and I don't mind it one bit. He even keeps visitors away. Hes not properly socialized cause I hate having people over, so thats one drawback. I rarely have people over so hes super possessive which really is not a good thing for anyone except in my case it is cause of my unique situation.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Thank you for sharing!!❤️

[@dexx80]

Great and useful info.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful :)

[@juliabowman5956]

Where did you get those extra bird perches? I have been searching for years to find my conure an appropriate perch for the living room so he has his own space with us but I can't find anything. I've searched at local pet stores and online but can't find what I need. I'm looking for a standing perch with a water and food bowl. I also liked the one that you have for the window.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

We found them online! I have also not seen them in any stores. We got sanded perches, window perches and little stands all online in Thailand 🇹🇭 but Amazon might be a good place to start checking by typing suction cup shower perch or window perch, parrot play stand or bird stand with tray, things like that!:)

[@jennyie3333]

I live in townhouse and I want to get a sun conure. But these videos discourage me a little because I don't want to upset the neighbors and later if they want me to get rid of bird I won't do it! I don't know how to go about it What should I do? Please guide so I can take right decision. What would u do if u were in my place? Ps: the earlier owner of this house had 2 kids and neighbors seem fine with it. Do two kids make same amount of noise as one sun conure?

[@PoodlesandParrots]

I think ultimately the decision is up to you! Having experience with a sun conure, I can say that they can be very loud, louder than kids, but in my opinion, kids can be loud for longer periods, whereas a sun conure is louder but probably for shorter periods (again, this depends!). All your neighbours will know you have a bird... you can also tune into our podcast for tips from different bird owners... one of our recent guests also has a sun conure kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqLLYZqOqb-ngq8si=5mytm_TpP7eeUt4s ; another guest has mentioned that if you are concerned about noise than a parrotlet or budgie may be a better option. I can also add that green cheeks, although they can also be loud, are not as* loud as a sun conure, but all in all, parrots are loud pets🥰. I also don't think neighbours can dictate which pets you choose or if you should "get rid of them," but I do encourage you to do a lot of research before getting a parrot because they do take a lot of time, patience, understanding and care. All the best!

[@Rolex9530]

நடிப்பு மான் 🦌 ஸ்டண்ட் வெங்கி 🔥🔥

[@28_valenciauhari36]

Thanks very much for your information 🙏🏻

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Happy to help!😊

[@ChrisHyde537]

Another solution is to play AC/DC at 120 decibels to drown him out. Every morning around dawn the local wild parrots in San Diego start screaming to each other and it sets off my Sun. He’s a reliable alarm clock. In late afternoon, the wild red crested Amazon flocks fly home to their roosts while screaming the entire time. That sets off my Sun again. It’s only for a short time twice a day and I forgive him without reserve.

[@lydiakay6396]

I think I’ve tried everything to get my Sun Conure to stop screaming but she won’t! The poor girl has a defect and her wings never grew past the main bones. (Not sure if it was a bad breeder I bought her from or if it’s a birth defect,as the vet can’t tell) so she can’t fly. I have to taxi her around everywhere. She seems to have abandonment issues as soon as I try to leave the room but she has never been abandoned. Do you have any ideas for a flightless Sun Conure? I am always with her but she won’t even let me move 2 metres away without screaming. Do you think it’s because she can’t fly? Should I get her a fellow Conure? Any other suggestions?

[@PoodlesandParrots]

To be honest I think the best recommendation I can give here is to book a consultation with a bird behaviourist! Try bestbehavedbirds.com Sophie and David are great!🫶🏼

[@suonec1]

would it work if i see someones gonna watch tv so i get my sun conure out and just cuddle him while watching tv to reduce loudness? (i am considering buying a sun conure)

[@PoodlesandParrots]

That’s a way to bond with a conure, and it might help keep them quiet while they’re cuddling with you - if they want to cuddle! However, it won’t necessarily stop them from being loud at other times-sun conures are naturally vocal birds. It’s good to have a plan for managing their noise when they’re not with you or when you are busy.

[@pcpalan]

I’ve had my female sun conure since she was about 10 weeks. She is 2.5 years now I imagine that she thinks I’m her mother since I fed her since birth, and took care of her. But lately, I think she views me as her partner. She screams if I put her in her cage and I’m not around. She spends most of the day outside of her cage on the top, playing and cleaning her self. But as soon as I walk out of the room, she goes crazy and starts screaming. She also (for lack of a better word) “offers” herself to me. If I’m just chilling on the couch with her, and she’s sitting on my lap or my arm, she will wrap her foot around her long tail feathers and move them out of the way and back herself up to my hand,arm, whatever she can. It’s very uncomfortable for me and awkward 😅. I try to scratch her on her head or around her beak, sometimes I’ll slip up and scratch her on the back of her neck and next thing I know she has slid up a little bit and I’m scratching her back and that’s what seems to arouse her… anyway, I’m going to try some of these tips to get her to quiet down a little bit. Thank you. They sound like they will really work. I’ll get back to you in a week or so.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Sorry for the late reply! Some of the comments get lost in the sea of them all! How did it go with the quiet tips? Also sounds like your bird is hormonal! Here's a helpful video on hormones: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faLEdaeQYqpqbKs

[@juliosanchez9180]

I have a 5 week old sun conure you know if I could stop it from screaming at that young? Doesn’t really bother me but don’t want it becoming a issue.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

If you implement these tips from now going forward you will get ahead of the screaming before it starts and can raise a relatively quiet conure!😊

[@juliosanchez9180]

@@PoodlesandParrots okay thank you and also when should all his feathers come in.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

@@juliosanchez9180 His adult plumage can be anywhere between 18 months to 2 years old :)

[@Qoaching]

I'm getting my two Sun conures today :D

[@PoodlesandParrots]

that's so exciting!!

[@overheadjumper]

Hey, you mention taking Mango out in a bird carrier for walks. Which one do you use? I have a sun Conure and knowing the carrier you use would be super helpful!

[@PoodlesandParrots]

We have a few!🤗 we have a clear bird carrier ( that looks like a purse almost!), we have a clear & mesh backpack and we have a couple transport cages - these are Montana brand I believe and the backpack or carrier pop up when searching on Amazon or you can find them on online parrot stores 🦜🎒🤗✨

[@saulguijarro6375]

My sun Conure screams in the morning when I uncover her cage or when we make noise and she’s already awake. She also screams in the afternoon when it gets near the time she has to go to bed.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Many birds scream at sunrise and sunset but try the tips in this video and I hope they help! :)

[@saulguijarro6375]

@@PoodlesandParrots I actually have been doing the thing where to completely ignore the screams and praise the quietness and I have noticed a difference! 👏

[@PoodlesandParrots]

@@saulguijarro6375 yayyy!!! thats great news :)

[@londonshaw7432]

where do you live? it looks like a tropical heaven out there with all the palm trees

[@PoodlesandParrots]

We lived on the Gulf of Thailand, it's heaven on earth!

[@susannemichelsen8879]

My Quaker doesn't scream in the morning nor at bedtime. I can take him out of his sleep cage and talk quietly with him. At night I sit with him next to his sleep cage and he climbs in himself. I wish him night night and he answers. ❤❤

[@thatonekidfromnyc]

Hey Sandra, I would like to know how to train the sun conure to go on your hand. I have a sun conure named Mango since Decemeber 2020. Can you please make a video on that thanks :)

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Hey! Sure thing, I will add it to my list. mango & I will make a video on teaching your birdie how to perch up on your hand and tips on how to handle your bird 💛🙂

[@sassy-savvy]

Mine likes the spray bottle she treats it like a reward and mimics the sound. 😂 She likes traditional Chinese music, with a female vocalist. (I'm white asf btw). Bird music makes her noisier. She will scream for hours even if I ignore her, though. If I go to her when quiet it'll rile her up again.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

What an interesting choice of music your birb likes☺️😀 glad you’ve been able to find what’s works for your bird!

[@Bush1031]

Well I have dog what would I do with dogs

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Your dog barks a lot? This takes training - it's a little different with dogs! Training and calming music have worked for our dog, Lambo. :)

[@Bush1031]

Omg thank I so much

[@albertosanchezjr.4075]

Mango is so cute 🥰 I wish I could have a sun conure but the day I was going to go get it they had just sold it and then like an hour later one of my budgies died in my hand😔

[@PoodlesandParrots]

So sorry to hear about your budgie that's awful :(:(:( You could also check out adopting a sun conure 💚

[@tomikola1864]

Thanks for that. My mango as soon as he hears the door open starts screaming and i run to pick him up. Obviously wrong thing to do.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Glad this video gave you insight hope all the tips help!😊

[@komathikalaiarasu5929]

Hi, need some advice. My birds always make loud voices once hear our car sound back from work or shop. Once hear the car sound it will start to scream at least for 10 minutes. how I can stop this attitude.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Mango does the same when he hears the car or scooter he knows someone is home and he gets excited so he gets noisy, I just embrace it I love that’s he’s excited to see us and greet us 😊😊 if you want to minimize the excited screaming then you will need to do some training with your bird and whenever they are quiet upon entering the home they should get a reward. Try the tips in the video ❤️🌸

[@inewsinfotainment]

I like macau n parot 👍

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Macaw's are gorgeous!

[@inewsinfotainment]

@@PoodlesandParrots yes sure

[@Jessicallink]

Iko screams whenever somebody walks up or down the stairs or opens or closes a door, or when the garage door opens or somebody drives up the driveway. Any suggestions on how to get around this stimuli?

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Where there's a will there's a way! Where is Iko when someone is going up and down the stairs/ at the door ... can he see them walking up and down the stairs or walking through the door. Perhaps moving him to a new location so he can't see it - out of sight out of mind. If he hears it and that's the trigger there's a few things you could try like moving him where he hears it less, playing calming music, using target training to distract him, reward him when he doesn't scream, etc.

[@miaevans7437]

Have you managed to somehow train him to understand some kind of emergency veto of sorts? As someone who doesn’t always have a stable living situation (I have changing roommates, neighbors and landlords) I find it really hard to be patient and consistent with my training because her screaming literally burns bridges. Or in scary situations when there’s a dog walking past or something and I NEED her to step up on my finger so I can put her in my shirt or something…

[@ghazwanal-hamdan4035]

is the sunconure hard to be touch by hand? my six months sunconure is hate to be touch and try to run away every time I try to play with him by hand like rubbing him or scratch his head or under his eyes ? is that normal ? how to overcome that ?

[@PoodlesandParrots]

It depends on the bird, their history, how long you have had the conure, if it trusts you etc. There are a lot of factors! Mango for example loves being close to us and also enjoys scritches. Work on building a trusting bond with your bird, don’t force your conure to be touched and try target training. 😊

[@ghazwanal-hamdan4035]

@@PoodlesandParrots Thanks alot for the advice I will take it and work on it

[@ignatioshandmadewoodworksi3702]

Mine is screaming like crazy. How is coming to your hand?

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Try the tips in this video 🙂 Mango was with us from a young age so he trusts us and feels comfortable. We also do lots of training including recall.

[@ignatioshandmadewoodworksi3702]

@@PoodlesandParrots thank you you can see mine"Rio" in my channel.

[@evant1197]

Hi I'm new here and your video is really interesting. I was just wondering when is the earliest time that a conure can be trained to be quiet since they really scream for food especially when they still have no feathers.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

With Mango we started implementing training around a year old... but before training we had already been using some methods i mentioned in the video like playing soft classical music or forest birds chirping music and letting him get plenty of exercise, etc.

[@evant1197]

@@PoodlesandParrots thank you for the reply! I've been wanting to get a bird for quite some time now but we live in a townhouse where the houses are just beside each other. this really helps a lot. thank you very much!!

[@PoodlesandParrots]

@@evant1197 Happy to help! Don't worry & hopefully you have understanding neighbours :) we've lived in different homes and haven't had any issues with Mango

[@keoratha3613]

so nice

[@PoodlesandParrots]

thank you!

[@patrick1633]

I Ignore the screaming and go over when they are quiet, but then when I go over, they scream again, how do I remedy that😭

[@PoodlesandParrots]

They are probably excited to see you so it’s flattering but makes it difficult. You don’t want to reward them in this case, I would walk away and try again - the trick is to do this consistently everyday. I pay attention to when Mango or Mia are being quiet and go over to give them a piece of nut but not if they make noise again otherwise we are teaching them to make noise 🙊🙊

[@sujinis1064]

Shouting in the morning

[@Hutchiebob]

I can attest that the spray bottle will not only not work but it can make things worse for me. About a year later my conure was on my shoulder and I picked up a spray bottle for the plants. I then experienced the dreaded hard forearm bite through the shirt. And it happened whenever I mistakenly picked up anything similar to a spray bottle then progressed to Scissors from getting wings clipped, the bottle brush from me pushing her aside with it. So don’t do any physical negative reinforces including covering or it can come back to bite you.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Thank you for sharing that it doesn't work; discipline Is never the answer and doesn't work with birds. 💔 We want positive interactions with our pet birds to create a trusting long-lasting bond with them full of love & good vibes!

[@JairusJames]

Hi! This was so great, could you do a video on how to reduce or recognize nesting/mating behavior for a sun conure and what level is acceptable vs what level is stressful for them?

[@PoodlesandParrots]

I will be doing a video on hormones soon and I can surely touch on this too! If you are looking for advice or an action plan right away I would recommend a consult with BirdTricks birdtricksstore.com/products/consultation-option-1?rfsn=4048129.56de1&_pos=1&_sid=922a6621b&_ss=r

[@WillyPimentel]

How do you deal with him pooping .. i hesitate to take him because of pooping

[@PoodlesandParrots]

They poop a lot, everywhere it's true! You can work on poop training in certain spots and this helps but doesn't mean they will only poop in those places.

[@antonianicolaou4778]

Mine is a baby green cheek conure (cant fly yet) and Ive tried everything you said but he just wont stop.. it feels like he is scared and i dont know what to do. Whenever i try to pet him he screams even more and even tries to bite. I dont know when he is hungry or if he is just bored…he even screams while eating…. The only thing ive noticed is that he doesnt like sounds in general. I cant even talk around him like i swear the slightest amount of sound like footsteps makes him scream… im hopeless. Pls make it stop 😢

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Have you ruled out any chance of illness or injury? I would also consider diet, is a fresh whole food diet vs seeds… are you providing foraging, enrichment and toys they like to destroy to keep their beak busy? What do you suspect he is scared of?…🥺 I have videos on all these topics I hope it helps you figure things out🫶🏼 feel free to ask questions!

[@antonianicolaou4778]

@@PoodlesandParrots he cant eat seeds yet or anything else. Just cream and whenever i feed him he shakes his head like he is trying to make a mess or something. I think he is scared of me. And i dont know why. I had him since he was a total newborn no feathers. He used to be quiet but as the weeks pass he just gets louder and louder. I dont know what changed. The only time he wont be screaming is if everything is quiet and dark. He is healthy indeed and no injuries. Diet as i said he only eats cream. Hormones maybe… i didnt get any toys for him yet cause he is in a box not a cage since he cant fly. I tried whispering to him only by the time he stops screaming but honestly as soon as he feels anyone near him he starts screaming and i just lock myself in the other room cause he can be pretty annoying and irritating. It breaks my heart knowing that if he sees me he screams. He looks terrified.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

@@antonianicolaou4778 what do you mean he is eating cream? Birds should not eat cream… do you mean formula? I suggest getting a cage instead of a box and making it bird safe. It sounds like you should connect with a bird behaviourist, check out bestbehavedbirds.com and you can let Sophie know Sandra sent you. It’s normal for birds to make a mess when they are eating, it’s also normal that as baby birds grow they become more vocal. Have you ruled out illness and injury by getting a check up with a qualified avian vet? If the bird is still young and you aren’t confident in caring for it you may want to consider finding it a home with someone who has bird experience. Where are you located? I know it can be disheartening but imagine how the bird feels, their needs are not being met and he’s stressed, finds at outlet (screaming); the human gets frustrated and disconnects. Hormones in suns start at 2 years old + once they have reached sexual maturity so I don’t think it hormones if your bird is that young! You can also book an online avian vet to see how they can help and their opinion, vetster.sjv.io/bak3bm . Please take care of this baby bird, it’s really not fair to the bird and if they are scared and screaming all the time there is an underlying issue that needs to be addressed.

[@rafaeldanish7352]

Luckily i found your video. Im going to buy a sun conure this tuesday. I was thinking of letting him listen to playboy carti. Luckily you tell me that its better to give him a relax music hahahahaa

[@PoodlesandParrots]

haha! They will be more relaxed with nature or classical music but they are very active and love to dance so you can play any music to see what they like to dance to! :)

[@maxtaf524]

My son has a green cheek. Our problem is not getting Screamy to be quiet when my son is home. It is getting him to shut up when my son is at work. Others in the family work nights, and we need him to be quiet so others can sleep. He screams fairly constantly every 2-3 minutes, all day long, until my son gets home from work, then again any time he has to leave the room. And Screamy don't really respond well to anyone but my son.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

It sounds like the bird has bonded with your son really well, but this can be an issue referred to as over-bonding to one-person bonding. You can try a course of quiet for parrots by BirdTricks: bit.ly/3lkjQJT I would also suggest working with Screamy to develop bonds with everyone in the family, and over time you can correct this. Check out my video on bird bonding: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWOygmNpoJWVeKs ; it's important to socialize birds properly to avoid aggression, over-bonding, screaming behaviours, stress on the bird, etc. It takes time, but it's worth it for all! I hope this helps!

[@deannekwon6822]

Ours squawks when we get home.

[@KemiKaze]

My conure used to be load when i leave him alone

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Every bird is different :) Mango is always loud when someone gets home because he is excited 😁

[@SpencerJayLuca]

My birds call for me is screaming when I am far away and little kissy noises when we’re in the same room lol

[@PoodlesandParrots]

They wuvvvvvv you😊😘

[@samirameah4345]

Hi , Thanks for sharing these helpful tips. I’ve got a male sun conure and he scream a lot during sunset , around 6 pm . Should I distract him by giving something to eat before he starts screaming?

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Your welcome! Happy to help, you can use any of the tips from the video but if you are going to distract him you want to time it out and do it BEFORE the screaming starts - it could be food, toys or target training. You want to distract him before the screaming starts so that he doesn't think "if I scream I will get food". Hope this helps!

[@mummynspuddie]

In the morning I wake early so I uncover spuddie and give him a kiss and take him to the kitchen sink to do his first poo poo of the day it’s kind of a milestone lol Every afternoon around sunset spuddie screams for bed yeah it’s annoying sometimes. but I actually trained spud NOT to scream on my shoulder in the early days. When I first got spud he would constantly scream in my ear so I would return him to his cage until he settled down. So that’s his punishment. Also for toilet training did this too now he poos on command. I’m new to KZbin and have started blogging our life mummynspuddie I’m a mum to a toddler too

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Spuddie sounds very sweet! Screaming for conures is normal but luckily there are ways we can train them to scream less and not in our ears :) ...although I would recommend not using "punishment". We don't want to punish our birds but rather redirect them, train them and reward them for the behaviour we want to see. Cheers! :)

[@lareinedubois]

Music for parrots youtube works for Cricket, my GCC

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Our new conure, Mia also loves soft jazz makes her nap haha

[@KenanRaptor]

My sun conure is in love with me, so when I leave for work he screams all day and it hurts me😭

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Work on socializing your sun Conure with others, it could be over bonded with you

[@judymarie7221]

My sun conures are very quiet not noisey at all but they are loud voice wise when they get the urge to scream but it's really not much. They never scream in the morning or the evening. I'm Lucky i guess

[@PoodlesandParrots]

That sounds just like Mango 🥭😅😅 maybe they are a special type of sun Conure species ☺️☺️☺️

[@heidimendoza4932]

My rocky he is blue macaw he is screaming and make scand😢. My husband mad with him spray 😢

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Spraying is only going to worsen the situation, please check out a few of my videos including this one I shared: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rojCdpuemL6An80 you can also check out our blog, www.PoodlesandParrots.com

[@katkat4986]

i tell my summer "i love you" then kiss her when she's quiet

[@jamie-leegooding1062]

Im not turning TV off so it stops lol that rewarding it

[@arshikasmani5682]

My green cheek conure doesn’t stop screaming even if left ignored.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

Are you paying attention to the pitch and behaviour, what is causing the screaming - check out this video for more helpful tips on this; kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6jTc3abitFohKM

[@jenniferCastellano927]

I must have a defective one. She barely makes noise. I get a few squawks here and there but most of time you wouldn't know she is there. PS I had her 19 years.

[@PoodlesandParrots]

That’s amazing! And a blessing that she’s not so noisy, there’s a few unicorn sun conures that aren’t as loud as the rest of them☺️🫶🏼

[@heidimendoza4932]

Help me he is bite he is angry, mad I don't know what I had to do

[@PoodlesandParrots]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rojCdpuemL6An80

[@annoyingly252]

Nooo but i wanna have scream contest AAAAAAAA