Conure Behaviours and Their Meanings! | TheParrotTeacher

[@SM-sy5cd]

Great video. I find conures can go from playing to aggressive fast. As soon as mine starts bobbing I stop playing, or I could get bit. There is still lots to learn, but I really love my little guy, Sammie.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Thank you, I also love your icon! They can do yes, especially males. It's all about keeping the play as calm as possible and training. They get overstimulated quickly, so trying to keep an eye on that helps lots. It's great you watch Sammie's body language!

[@carolhartley4448]

Yes!!👍♥️

[@carolhartley4448]

@@TheParrotTeacher i agree , i also have a male gcc, and for sure watch his body language!&Jake my gcc is usually. Very calm until he isn't! Lol🤣🎉🤣♥️

[@moonlitdreamers]

I have a small issue with my bird He often begs for scritches and will even start cuddling into my hand But the moment I pull away he gets angry and attacks me, and will even go so far as to chase my hand down so he can attack it more Then once he is satisfied he goes back to his perch and tucks his little foot How do I get him to stop? I’ve been giving him seeds every time he doesn’t attack me, and I’ve realized I should award him for more of the things he does. Also I really want to start training him, I haven’t been doing it so far but I’ve realized that life might be boring for him but idk how to start. Can anyone give me some tips and maybe some items I could use for training? Thanks in advance 😊

[@Ash43509]

That’s good to know, thanks for the info. I am a first time conure owner.

[@garlicbreadxxl2637]

I recently got a green cheek and I'm still learning all about them, this is really helpful thank you so much!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Watermelon, Awesome, glad it was useful! I have some other conure related videos on my channel!

[@RikiandMe]

Firstly those paintings in the background are awesome! Secondly thank you for a conure behaviour video, although i am not planning to get a conure anytime soon, i find those little birdies so cute and interesting! Also i hope they all enjoy their new toys!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Thank you haha! I have an unboxing video on my channel showing all of them! There's one for Scampi and Pickles too! They are amazing little monsters (due to the biting!) They are really liking them!

[@karenferrick3283]

You and Sophie are by far the nicest people on you tube

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Karen, High praise, thank you!

[@Bonx04122]

Thank you for this video, it's very helpful. My green cheeked conure is always cuddling with me and then (for me) gets very aggresive out of nowere, but now I see almost all the hormonal behaviour she does back in this video so I now know what to look out for.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

You're welcome! Hormonal behaviour is definitely one of the top reasons for aggression from conures! I have more videos on the topic/conures in general too!

[@tomferrier6143]

The only uncaptured behaviour; various wiggles, wings lifts and backsteps to be warned about during the 1.37s before a poop.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Tom, Very true lol The backing up is the most common one for our conures!

[@carriedessicino1062]

The backing up is my saving grace so I can hold her out so she doesn't poop on me lol

[@chelsannerodrigues]

Hahah yea

[@gyomeihimejima3982]

2:34 thanks for this vid this is what i was looking for 😭😭my conure's an ANGEL but sometimes we're chilling and she randomly starts wing beating and i can never find legitimate info on it

[@icanseeyou9820]

6:05 Huh, I thought my conure was the only one who got angry at those toys. Do all of yours get angry at them? Do they get angry at all kinds of bell toys that make a rattling noise? Helpful video, thank you

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Slabothy! Scampi is the worst for it. He gets massively over stimulated. Pickles and Olive tend to just enjoy chasing them and pushing them around, although occasionally if it rolls on them they get cross lol! It may be because he's male and they are females!

[@ktpuss]

Yes my female does! She doesn’t seem like she’s actually ‘playing’ with the bell on her boing perch, more ‘attacking’ it but she seems to enjoy some rough playing so hoping it’s ok to allow it - we always laugh at her so thought maybe it’s her playing up to it.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@ktpuss It's possible that the greater excitement in the room is spurring her on to do it more! They are very reactive to sound! I'm personally not a big fan of bells. In a ball is fine as its not reflective and there's no danger. But generally I see them as pointless and potentially dangerous! HOWEVER unless its a coloured bell I never preach at anyone to remove them unless their parrot is hormonal!

[@primeraideas1210]

Why are they so temperamental compared to other parrots? Like budgies, ringnecks and cockatoo?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, I wouldn't say they are more or less temperamental than other parrots. They do tend to nip/bite more but each parrot is an individual and every species has it's own quirks! For example ring necks as a rule tend to like being cuddled less, but conures do! Cockatoos can be totally crazy in behaviour but also like being fussed over! Cockatiel's generally like being noisy, but some aren't! Conures can be very bitey but also massively affectionate!

[@kimigomez5306]

Someone gave up their conure to me and I’m just worried cause he screams a lot and will go away in his little box making sad noises then starts hitting the box wall. He comes out every now and then and I make sure to spend a hour with him and pet him for a bit. He always end up biting tho. Any tips?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Kimi, The tapping it more of a territorial thing! I have a few other videos on conures that'd be worth you watching/saves me typing it all out!

[@kimsuarez7526]

What type of box is it? If it’s a nesting box I recommend taking it away it was cause them to get hormonal and encourage nesting behavior which can make them sexually frustrated (aggressive)

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@kimsuarez7526 Good spot Kim! I didn't notice the box bit! What you say is very true!

[@سبحانالله-ج1س6ص]

Thanks for giving him a place to belong hope your progressing with him and you’ve bonded.. I’m in a similar situation with a rescue thank God for Davids tutorials it’s helping me a lot and my baby is showing happy signs now .. hope yours too it’s totally worth the efforts 🌷

[@KatraCat420]

4:22 I finally found an exact representation of what my conure does when I preen him! He will cuddle into my hand and occasionally flick his wing(s) extremely fast and then relax, and almost purr if that makes sense? It’s incredibly cute, but I’ve heard that the flicking/flipping of the wings can be a hormonal/negative behavior, which has me very worried. I only offer scritches from the neck up, and I am careful to not stroke him absolutely anywhere else. So, is that little wing flick significant as far as him seeing our relationship as anything more than platonic? 😅 I’d love some insight! Thank you for the video.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Abril, So wing flicking if it's just once or twice is fine (I have an example in my happy conure videos). They usually do it to settle in and cuddle. But, if they are doing it repeatedly, head bobbing, thrusting their behinds in the air or squealing while doing it then it's likely a hormonal behaviour. I wouldn't necessarily call hormonal behaviour negative, it's just hormonal! There are things you can do to manage it too in the diet, sleep routine, training etc (I have videos on hormones too!)

[@strangenesscharm1230]

Thank you! That was super helpful! I’m a new GCC owner. I find their behavior can be loving and challenging! They are less predictable than other parrots but also super smart. Mine is responding well to training.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, Thank you and it's awesome your little one is doing well with training! They definitely can be a handful. I have lots more conure content if you'd like to see more!

[@Kingdom_Kid]

I’m about 3 days in to having my 5 month old conure. My conure isn’t loud when chirping but climbs on cage trying to get my attention. It’s very scared of my hands but has started to trust me with putting in food. Today when I had the cage open it got out and flew all over the house and I put it back in the cage but I’m wondering when is a good time to try and bond with it and how to do so?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, I actually have videos on that topic on my channel including one specific to conures! I’d take my time with it, trust takes a bit of time to build! I’d work on treating him through the bars, just being around him etc!

[@Kingdom_Kid]

Just giving you an update.. the bird has been chirping for attention and pacing the bottom of the cage until I come see it. I have been target training with millet spray and my bird has enjoyed it and seems more content with me around the cage.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@Kingdom_Kid Awesome with the target training and getting the little one content with you being about!

[@lachikisgurl]

I have 2 conures and 1 Quaker and they'll perch on my shoulders better and there but then 1 of the conures starts biting at my face, not fully open beak but enough to cut (small but painful pinching) and if I protest or try moving him both the other 2 start screeching and trying to bite me in retaliation.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Jasmine, It sounds like they are all jealous of you, or each other or consider your shoulders their territory. Do they ever fight each other? It's a tough situation to deal with, especially with biting involved. Conures are notorious for nipping and pinching too!

[@lachikisgurl]

@@TheParrotTeacher Every so often they'll fight in the cage but the Quaker usually screeches at them and they'll stop. I'm not sure what they're behavior has been like as I got them from a coworker maybe a month ago and she said they're really close to each other and shouldn't be separated. Basically I thought it was curiosity at first as I read they explore with their beaks but they move from shoulder to shoulder across my chest and will perch on either or on my head then 1 randomly starts biting me those pinch bites so I've tried covering my neck but he'll search for any part exposed to bite and the other comes charging at me if I verbally protest. The Quaker usually steps in to defend them if I reach up to try and move the biter or redirect him elsewhere and they all start squawking and trying to bite

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@lachikisgurl the biting is usually “testing” or affection or attention seeking. Our male conure does the same with our necks and we redirect or remove him to somewhere neutral, so I totally sympathise! It’s a tough one in your case as the other two react so much to it. So solution wise, there are a few things you can try. Target training will help to target him or them away! Keeping them off your shoulder, maybe creating a neutral play stand for them to go to. More step up training and consistent training to try and get them to respond more positively. Finding something more reinforcing than your shoulder/ treats! If you need additional help with this we have a business specialising in bird behaviour (link in most video bios)

[@lachikisgurl]

@@TheParrotTeacher Thank you so much, I'll definitely try your suggestions and work more with them as well as check out your site

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@lachikisgurl let us know how it goes! Many problems can be sorted with training and work!

[@MarianneDeporte]

Hi Thanks for your videos! my daughter and I learn so much! My daughter just got two conures. We were going to get one but Sophie, your partner, suggested that 2 if they were raised together was better, so we got two! Wasabi and Nori. Wasabi is the spicy one! LoL! I have a question about how to discourage certain behaviours especially marching and posturing, which Wasabi does a lot accompanied by rubbing his beak on the perch and trying to bite when taking treats. He is very cage protective but also the one who comes for treats at the bars. Although Nori is more reserved she seems to have settled in better. she chills on her perch, slightly fluffed feathers and foot tucked in. She does not take teats from hands yet but she will start coming closer to check us out and when she does I drop a treat in the bowl and she takes it. It's only day 3 so we haven't started target training through the bars yet. Wasabi being so cage defensive makes feeding and cleaning the cage difficult as he runs for fingers to bite. He tries sometimes too when we give hime treats. What can we do to make the process of caring for them easier and discourage the defensive/aggressive behaviours he displays? Thanks for any tips you can give us

[@TheParrotTeacher]

So Id look at my biting video series! Id also consider training him to do to a set perch when doing cage maintenance using treats then work from there! Theres a lot to unpick there a bit too much for a comment reply sadly!

[@MarianneDeporte]

@@TheParrotTeacher Thank you! that's already a grood place to start!

[@MarianneDeporte]

@@TheParrotTeacher Thanks! I watched the biting video! And Sophie's "how to teach your parrot to play with toys" I am happy to report that Wasabi played for the first time (probably in his life) this morning!!! I was so happy! He was really going at it on that toy and I could sense his frustration as he chewed on it! We also started sitting by the cage with our back turned on them when he started pacing and acting tough, and Wasabi started playing with our hair very gently, just grabbing one strand and "tasting it" then doing it again with another strand... it seems to calm him as after a minute or two he just stops and sits there and does that cute little noise (sort of like a quiet little duck). Baby steps! Thanks for your help!

[@KM-xh3zx]

Thanks ....very helpful 👍 Love your videos Greetings from Egypt

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Thank you!

[@OGimouse1]

0:50 Is it normal for one of the feet to get hot and they pick it up and out it down when it's cool again?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, They usually tuck them up when they are resting and relaxing! Rarely they can pop them up because they are cold or they are hurt/feel a little unwell.

[@stephaniesklyar6196]

Super helpful. Thank you for making this special video to help many of us.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Stephanie, No problems and really glad it was useful! I didn't see many conure behaviour reference guides so thought I should make one!

[@EnjoyThisMomentDIY]

Thank you for another great video. I’m rewatching several again as I learn more about my new bird. Question: Why does she fly to our heads as a first choice, what does this mean? I’d prefer she sat on my shoulder but I’m not having much luck convincing her.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

I actually have a video about that topic! I think it’s should you let your bird sit on your head (tough to check on mobile!) Normally it just means she feels safer and more comfortable up there! It’s a high up spot, warm and safe!

[@crazylvlady]

I know this video was from a few years ago, but in the case we can still ask questions I do have one. What does it mean when green check is content on shoulder but then suddenly bites your ear or lip hard? Very sudden switch from contentment to to aggression.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

It could be a few things behind that! Usually there’s always a reason behind a bite, even if we aren’t aware of it! It’s finding that reason out that’s the tricky part sometimes!

[@dapper_duck3599]

Lovely video! I recently got a green cheek conure named cosmo and I've noticed a behavior I've never seen before. Cosmo will quickly point her nose up, kinda like looking up but very quickly, It's hard to describe but I was wondering if you have ever seen this before. Thank you so much!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Thank you! If you ever catch it on video you can send it to me over on Instagram! The description could be a few things. Also I have lots more conure videos if you'd like to learn more!

[@rebeccabarnet6746]

Does biting feel different when it is playful than as a warning? I know that was the case with my cockatiel.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Rebecca, Generally yes it will do. Sometimes they can get over excited though!

[@LHEEBB]

My conure are scared even though i bought them as baby’s its so weird but the testing bite keeps happening like when i put my hand while he is biting he doesn’t do anything

[@TheParrotTeacher]

It's down to their individual personalities and sometimes experiences really! Ours always test bite apart from Pickles who is just so relaxed its awesome! Olive's test bites tend to be more like "I just love biting" lol

[@amuskol]

I wanna know what would be the negative effects of having hormonal imbalance? How can Inprevent those and how will I know of my bord is having thos? Thank you

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Rommel, I have a video all about parrot hormones which basically covers the responses to your questions!

[@kmasthan]

My Pineapple Conure is making a strange sound similar to a squirrel when I train him to dance and give his seed after he has danced 3 to 4 times. Its also similar to newborn chicken. What does the sound mean?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, I'm very sorry but from the description I'm unsure! I have a conure sounds video too you can take a look at!

[@bfrfoxtrot]

Wing stretching is usually followed by pooping if they are about to fly. Ask me how I know.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

It can be sometimes! But I don’t include it as conures and other parrots will wing stretch without 💩 sometimes!!

[@leylatheexplorer6407]

Helpful and great video! My pineapple start showing some dark feathers at his back , is it normal ?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Leyla, Thank you! Dark feathers can be down to a few things. The most common reason is feather bronzing which happens when feathers get stained with grease from us, oils or other substances. It isn’t a big issue and moults out. If the majority of feathers are discoloured it’s worth keeping an eye on.

[@aSevenyearold]

Great video! Helped me alot with my GCC. When you say 'should be discouraged' , how do you discourage those behaviours? By putting them back in the cage when they start exhibiting those behaviours? Also what hormonal signs should I watch out when cuddling with my bird?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Jinny, The cage thing is definitely a bad idea as it’s a form of punishment. It’d be worth checking out my other videos as they explain lots of what you are asking.

[@aSevenyearold]

@@TheParrotTeacher alright, thanks. do you know which video in particular I should check out?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@aSevenyearold specifically hormones, cages and behaviour training!

[@ItalianRoses]

I have a question. I have 4 conures, and they lock beaks and shake their heads with their beaks locked. My daughter says they’re kissing. What does it mean?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

They are likely regurgitating for each other!

[@Jacqueline-hy3vy]

My Mia bathes in her water bowl regularly and sometimes I put her under the faucet water, she seems to like it sometimes but I'm not sure other times. Should I continue and is her own water bowl bathing enough to keep her clean? I really loved this video.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Jacqueline! Conure's all seem to do that! All of ours love bathing in their water bowls lol! If you do pop her under the faucet it's fine, but make sure the stream is really thin as it can be harmful to them. We usually run the water very lightly, then cup our hands and let them bathe in them. You can also use a bowl or plate! You can also use a mister and lightly spray her! Some parrots like that. I have some other conure related videos that may be useful! The one on moulting has tips for bathing parrots!

[@Jacqueline-hy3vy]

@@TheParrotTeacher Thank You that was very helpful !

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@Jacqueline-hy3vy No problems!

[@keon8219]

My conure will rub his head on my fingers, then he bites really hard when I'm trying to get him to step up. How do I combat that?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

The rubbing could be asking for something or letting you know he wants to play or be petted etc. The biting isn’t uncommon with conures! I’d look at why he isn’t stepping up? Is it treat motivation, is it he doesn’t want to? Is it how your presenting your fingers or asking? I have other videos on conures that may help!

[@scarletfox7080]

Was really concerned for my new birdy, as he’s my first conure and only bird I’ve had that displayed the attention seeking/aggression thing that was near the start of the video.. now to figure out whether he wants my attention or wants to kill me :/.. how should I test that?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Scarlet, I have lots of conure related content on my channel, it might be worth taking a peek at a few of the other behaviour related videos!

[@britnychavez3353]

I just got a 5 year old nanday conure. Bites a lot. Head bobs when I come near the cage and makes a "quaking" type noise. Is this aggression?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Britny, It sounds like territorial behaviour to me. They are likely nervous as they have just come into your home and a strange environment. I've got some other videos on conures and general parrot husbandry !

[@britnychavez3353]

@@TheParrotTeacher also he has started hanging out at the bottom of the cage. Not much activity

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@britnychavez3353 That may be something to keep an eye or normal for him. It'd depend on his history.

[@veenaraj2391]

Hello, just got my first conure 5 days ago. Already in love💚. She is 4 months old. My question is when do introduce fruits n veggies in their diet. Right now she is having milk 3 times a day plus millet/ nuts etc. and when and how do I get her to shower/ wash herself. Thank you for your wonderful videos❤️

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Veena, Very cute! I’d begin introducing them now! A conures diet should be primarily vegetables (60-70 percent) with the rest made up of seed, a little fruit, herbs, sprouted seeds, pellets etc etc I’m not sure if there’s a lost in translation but if she is having dairy milk I’d stop that immediately as lactose is no good for parrots! Millet is also cool as a training food but doesn’t have much nutrition in it! Regarding bathing, you could provide her a shallow dish to wash in and see if she wants to! You could also run the tap at a low stream and see if she wants to splash under it!

[@veenaraj2391]

@@TheParrotTeacher sorry, i should have said A19 nutribird food, not dairy😬. And thank you so much for your detailed reply❤️much love

[@krystasenglish4074]

How do you discourage the hormonal/territorial behavior? I’ve had a male green cheek conure for 2.5 years & he’s always been timid & gentle. We actually have 2 males caged together at night & free flighted during the day. I had a baby 7 months ago & obviously my attention is now on my baby 24/7 & while both conures have become extremely attention seeking & noisy, our timid male has become so territorial that he now attacks me when I change their food in the cage. He’s always been very shy so this is shocking behavior for him. I’m at a loss on how to discourage it. I’ve tried giving them more attention when my baby is in my husband’s care after work or when my in-laws can watch him, but he just gets even more territorial & aggressive when I show him any sort of attention at all. He now dominates our other male, who appears fearful of his displays, & neither of them will accept treats from me when they’re in the cage…I’m hoping as my son grows & becomes more independent, the conures will relax a bit as I’ll be able to pay them more attention.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, I actually have a video on the topic of hormones that may be worth you watching as it talks about many of the common signs and solutions. It can be difficult, especially in the situation you're in with a new baby in the house. Also their age is a common trouble spot for many adolescent parrots known as the terrible 2's. Quick fire: I'd work on identifying what exactly is causing the behaviour and making sure it is actually hormones and not behavioural (such as changes in environment, wanting attention etc) I'd ensure their diet and cage set up is conducive to preventing hormones and then if possible training where you can! If the videos/the above don't help me and my partner run a parrot behaviour consultancy you could reach out to. (Link in most video descriptions)

[@krystasenglish4074]

@@TheParrotTeacher thank you! I’ll check it out!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@krystasenglish4074 Awesome!

[@elefteriakalaitzakis6258]

Which do you recommend....conure or blue monk...and why?? I want a male...I already have 2 females cockatiels. Now I want a family friendly bird...that will also go to my kids. My cockateils are mommy's babies and they are family friendly... also which bird is less noisy would help.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Elefteria, I'm not sure I can really recommend a parrot! It depends on so many factors. A brief summary of their personalities though: Quakers can be exceptionally noisy (more so than conures), but also very engaging and big talkers. They aren't as big into cuddles as conures and bite just as frequently. Conures are noisy, depending on which sub type very noisy and don't talk much. They are more into cuddles but tend to nip and bite. Both quakers and conures are as into tricks/learning as each other. Either can potentially be family friendly but that would take interactions with your little ones, training and respect of boundaries. Both are also likely to bond to one person or a group, it really depends on the individual.

[@teasiabonner7253]

I have recently added a green check conure to my family and we are just getting to know each other. She rolled over in anticipation for treats and then after she was on her perch and was sort of crouched and fluttered her wings and was chirping. Any idea if that is a good sign or more of a territorial thing? We haven’t even gotten to stepping up on my hand yet, just trying to spend time and give treats through the cage for a bit to get to know each other.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Teasia, It would depend on context. Sometimes the crouched fluttering wings thing can mean anxiousness or excitement. In other contexts it may mean "randy" if you get my meaning. I have other behaviour and sound videos about conures that may help too! It's great you're taking your time to get to know her!

[@esrashaheen936]

I adopted a conure couple and I ready had one at home. Mine is so like me he is chill and somewhet quiet. The two new ones how ever are as wild as can be, acting like its the end of the world, teritorial over everything and i got bit hard for touch the cage at some point. I dont know where to begin training them or even getting them less violent, can you please advice?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Esra, It can be tough to deal with that kind of thing, especially initially! The usual advise is to try to give them time and also work on whatever training you can. Be that passive bonding, targeting through the bars etc

[@nehaparasher9861]

My Cinnamon Conure is 5 now and he's scratching its feet, leading to heavy bleeding. What should I do and how could I cure him?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

I’m not sure I understand how this is happening? How is he scratching his feet? I would take him to see an avian vet as a first step regardless if he’s hurting himself!

[@jd_baird_guitar]

I have a Green cheecked Conure named Peatree. I've never seen her do "Posturing and dancing" is there a reason for that?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, There could be lots of reasons why. It could be Peatree as an individual doesn't like doing so (every conure is pretty unique). It could be she is a he. It could be she just doesn't get very excited or hormonal often or shows it in a different way!

[@lainecommon3516]

What does the really quick one sided wing flick mean?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Laine, Depends on context sadly! It could mean getting ready to relax, could be irritation or adjustment! I have a few more videos on conure sounds/behaviours too!

[@Ash43509]

I just brought home a 10 week old conure two days ago and appreciate the helpful video. I have been trying to find some information about different stages of life in conures and their behaviors. (Ex. Baby, adolescent, adult behavior changes) I heard conures can be more nippy at a certain age or phase of their life.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Ash, No problems! Yes, they certainly can be. They are usually very explorative with their beaks when little. Then they get into the "terrible 2's" where many tend to bite loads. It settles as they get older. However most parrots are more likely to bite when hormonal (which can be seasonal depending on how you manage it) I've got a few other videos on conures and hormones/biting!

[@Ash43509]

@@TheParrotTeacher Thanks for responding, I have been looking up videos and articles online because I want to be as prepared as possible lol. I have heard a lot of people re-home hormonal birds instead of just working through it which is sad. I find most problems people have with pets is not doing their research or wanting the perfect pet without putting in the work. Its like people who get puppies and complain about them peeing and chewing.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@Ash43509 hey Ash! Basically yeah that’s right on the money. As you say it’s the same with many pets! The thing that bothers us is it doesn’t take that much effort to train and work through hormones! It’s great you’re looking into it all though!

[@holdenboy23]

Thought my conure was sick Turned out he was just preening and having fun

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Good to hear! Preening is a very natural thing for them. I also have an updated version of this video which includes sounds too!

[@karenferrick3283]

My Nanday loves to ride in my shoulder when I vacuum.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Karen! That's adorable! Pretty brave too lol

[@carolhartley4448]

My green cheek conure likes to ride on the handle of the vacuum when i am vacuuming, sounds strange just like your jenday staying on your shoulder while vacuuming, but it's true, I've heard most parrots are frightened of the vacuum, well , not yours or mine! Lol🤣👍♥️

[@saquib4all]

I just bought a yellow conure .... From the time he came to our home, he is shaking his wings. Plz suggest how can I share his photo or the video.....?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

I can take a look on Instagram if you like. Behaviour wise it could be nervousness or hormonal behaviour from the brief description. Don’t forget you just got the little guy so he’s going to be scared and settling in. I have lots of videos to help with this.

[@ray-kx8ql]

So cute !! and super useful :> I was wondering what treat youre giving to pickles when training with her? It seems like she's super incentivized by it!!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Ray, Thank you! We usually give her a small bit of sunflower seed or hemp seed!

[@jerryc2709]

I have a 3 year old Pineapple that I absolutely adore. Subscribed. she is dining on Craisins right now.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Jerry, thank you! They are amazing little parrots! We have a soft spot for them too!

[@streamylc]

Jutting head up into the air really quickly every second or two? Seems to do it when hes excited and introduce a new ball to him or something.... but he does this around a budgie and wasnt sure if its actually a territorial thing?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Church! Almost like a nodding or bobbing motion? If so it is most likely to be excitement, territorial or "posturing" especially if he does any marching after!

[@raceygurl3094]

My conure always does the 'frisky behaviour' and I'm not sure what to do. Sounds funny but he backs his tail back up to everything then flick his wings up

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Racey, It's mostly about managing hormones and making sure there are no easy areas to get naughty!

[@kari2369]

I have a question about regurgitation. My GCC has only done this twice but both times it was like a very tiny amount of clear liquid. Can that be normal? As long as it doesn’t keep happening?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Kari, Regurgitation isn't an unusual thing for conures depending on the circumstances. I actually have a video dedicated to the topic here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5XVnmCIjt9gmZo

[@kari2369]

@@TheParrotTeacher thank you!!

[@jeanniefenton5405]

I have a male green cheek, 4 yrs old, he begs for scritches, I begin to gently rub his head, he leans in, closed eyes, stretches his neck, yawns a few times....then, bites me...I have tries telling him no, refusing to scratch him...but he begs and begs, I give in, and repeat...can you help me understand why he bites? he is begging for it after all..

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Jeannie, It could be your scritching itchy pin feathers, you aren't doing it how he wants it, or he's just getting tired of it and wants a pause. Olive one of our rescue conures is similar sometimes. She wants pets but gets tired of it after a while. I usually watch for subtle signs that she wants a break then resume. I think it's worse with males as they tend to nip quicker/more during petting! Have you watched my videos on why conures bite/how to pet and cuddle your bird? they may help!

[@laciealexander6953]

Doing my bird research and I’m finding that the “cute” behaviors are usually what turns aggressive. My question is, do you avoid those actions altogether(ex: in the video, the bird playing with the ball and getting overstimulated), or is it okay unless it reaches a deescalate situation? Does that make sense? It seems as if there’s a bit of a trial and error stage, but are the videos actually saying to avoid these actions altogether?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

If you’re new to conures and it’s leading to biting and constant overstimulation I’d say avoid them! BUT scampi with his ball is a good example now. We know his signs, we know when his excitement reaches a certain point so he can actively enjoy playing with that ball now. It’s mostly about knowing your individual bird and how they behave and react. As a rule conures are often overstimulated by loud noises and vibrations. So I’d avoid these during training. But some sounds can be enriching in other circumstances.

[@laciealexander6953]

@@TheParrotTeacher thank you 🙏 would I try to reintroduce them again later?

[@sandraponte3121]

I understand we should discourage regurgitation, but please, explain how to do that?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Sandra, I have a video specifically about the topic that may help! But in terms of quick solutions, discouraging it through management of hormones, trying to avoid areas that encourage it (for example fabrics, toys, nest like places depending on your parrot). A little is not necessarily an issue if its between two parrots and doesn't lead to mating behaviour. This is because it can be part of parrot bonding. It's only if it's repeated and often.

[@sandraponte3121]

@@TheParrotTeacher thank you, I’ll have a look!

[@PepperPineappleConnure]

Bought a 5 month old tamed pineapple conure last week . It's fine usually but when I put it jn cage at night it gets restless ams tries to get out . What can be done?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, He basically doesn’t want to go to bed as he’s a toddler! You’ll need to make going in the cage more fun and reinforcing and do some training with him!

[@PepperPineappleConnure]

Also it always gets on my shoulder and tries to eat my hair(even after getting food) Is it normal

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Thank you for this wonderful video with so much information.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Glad it was helpful! I have more on conure sounds and behaviours if you want to learn more!

[@Linda-qq5mg]

@@TheParrotTeacher thank you for sharing, and your reply!

[@carriedessicino1062]

I have had my yellow sided green cheek for almost two years now. She recently just started a new behavior that I'm not sure what she is trying to tell me. When my husband or I pick her up and take her into the garage (her favorite place to hangout) she postures rigid straight, her head feathers fluff out like she's annoyed, Bob's her head very slowly and spreads all of her tail feathers out. can anyone tell me what she is trying to us?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Carrie, That could be a few things from the description. It could be territorial, it could be excitement or less likely hormonal. If you have a clip of it you could send me on Instagram I could try and be a little more accurate.

[@fabiolamartinez6897]

Why should we discourage the getting frisky behavior and how do I do that?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, It should be discouraged as it can lead to hormonal behaviour. This can cause infertile egg laying, aggression, territorial behaviour and food guarding! The best ways are holistically! Through the right diet, providing plenty of sleep, ensuring there are no nest spots, giving enough activities etc etc My partner Sophie has a video about hormones on her channel!

[@ReachEchoVoice]

What are the training treats used at the end?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Sadly Im on my mobile so cant see the vid when replying! But we most commonly use sunflower, safflower and hemp seeds for training! Your conure may have different tastes so id recommend testing to find out what their preferences are (video on how to do this on the channel)

[@diaryofagoat-lass1023]

What does it mean when you hear a conure grinding his beak very loudly like he’s trying to crack a seed but his beak is empty. Ours is new and after things going well, the weekend had too many people and he ended up attacking someone he landed on. They were trying to walk him to his cage (no hands) and now he needs to be in his cage. I feel bad for him but until he settles down, it’s best for him to be there. But after a few loud cries from him (“I can’t see you” type) I will hear him crack his beak a few times. ???

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, Normally beak grinding means one thing which is settling down to relax. Sometimes they can do it loudly when grinding food, but as you mentioned his beak is empty. If he has just come into your home he is going to be nervous and anxious. Having him out with lots of people (especially one's he's not seen before) is kinda asking for biting! I'd work on bonding, training like target training and building his trust! Also ensuring he only comes out with people he knows until he is used to more. You don't want to teach him that being in his cage is where he goes when he bites/that he is stuck in there lots now! I have lots of conure videos if you'd like to learn more!

[@diaryofagoat-lass1023]

@@TheParrotTeacher well, he’s chill with my mom and I to start with. The people he’s not familiar with, I get them (with him in his cage) they offer him tiny treats of millet so hopefully he starts associating them with nice things. I have had birds most of my life, just not a conure. He it hand tame and all but yes, he is going through an adjustment period.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@diaryofagoat-lass1023 Sounds good! I have some cool videos on conures as they can be unique in their behaviours! It's good you are giving him time to adjust and getting them to give him treats! Positive reinforcement ftw! :)

[@diaryofagoat-lass1023]

@@TheParrotTeacher positive reinforcement indeed! After he low key mauled my brothers neck after the bird landed on him. Brother was trying to walk him to his cage and sunny just started biting repeatedly. 😢 understandably by bro was miffed but I think he was walking too fast and made the bird panic. Either way, we are all trying to take things slowly. Only other issue we are having (not a huge one) is he cries really loud in his cage. There are people around (we made sure he’s in a moderate traffic area so he can watch people but he is use to being a house roaming bird. Any suggestions for the crying? 🐦 it’s the loud, single note “i can’t see you” type call. I did look up several videos on conure calls and their meanings.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@diaryofagoat-lass1023 one of our rescues made a similar noise! It’s mostly attention seeking or mild distress related. Solutions wise would be time, giving attention at random intervals (so they don’t feel like they are ignored or have to wait ages for it) and training!

[@waris_peph]

My bird regurgitated but nothing came out, does that mean she just showed affection or is there a medical problem? She does it a few times now, not that frequently but every time she does that, nothing comes up so I’m worried about her. Sorry if the grammar is wrong by the way, English isn’t my first language. 🙏🏻

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Firstly don’t worry about the grammar! Regarding the behaviour they don’t always bring stuff up especially if interrupted! BUT if she does do it more frequently I’d recommend a check with an avian vet to be sure. It might be worth checking out my videos on hormones and regurgitation specifically!

[@meganfox8729]

I've literally just adopted my sun conure....she literally dropped 3 eggs in a row straight off....I was terrified! Almost 6 months in, I can't imagine not having her!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

They are amazing little creatures!

[@sydneyjarrett9528]

What about slow head bobbing or fast head bobbing?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Sydney, I think those are in my latest conure behaviour & sounds video! Generally head bobbing is an excited behaviour or territorial. But, if it's done repeatedly and leads to a regurgitation motion it can be a sign of hormonal behaviour.

[@zpinkcloudz]

my conures aggressively throw those bell balls to the side too... me:ummm u like... or no like idk...

[@TheParrotTeacher]

I think they enjoy them, but it overstimulates them, especially males! It's also good for exercising their leg muscles as they charge around! It's one of those toys I'd give them for a little while of supervised play rather than something on a play stand or in a cage. (This is just my opinion though as I know some people love them on stands!)

[@adhdbaddiee]

heya love i love this video ! its great, i adopted a conure 5 days ago and his already bonded with me his tame and sometimes loves being petted. However he is showing a-lot of signs of being hormonal, e.g Beak rubbing, regurdrating especially trying to in my mouth, cuddling a-lot ( i know conures are usually really cuddly ) but i feel like this is causing him to be hormonal. How do i discourage this behaviour, he seems to be getting more aggressive as-well because of this hormonal behaviour today he drew blood from my finger :( i would appreciate it if you could help me out

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, Firstly it's really early days for you and your little one. His behaviour may change as he settles in. It definitely sounds like hormones though. I have a video on parrot hormones I'd recommend watching! I just filmed a Q&A sadly or I'd have included this question i nthat too.

[@CandyXerx]

Green cheek conure and sun conure have similar behavior?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Some behaviours are similar yes. However, sun conures are bigger and also generally louder than green cheek conures!

[@annettevandepeer9086]

thanks for this, your video really helped us understand our conure better.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Annette, Thank you, I'm glad it was useful!

[@prettysogorgeous333]

I love your birds. They are so beautiful

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Thank you!

[@cassieblackmoore2776]

You guys are fantastic. I like ur video the way u lay them out. Some people talk and repeat him

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Cassie, Thank you very much for saying!

[@priyankadutt8042]

I had always wondered why my conure behaved aggressively during playtimes (6:08). Now I know why☺️. Thank you for clarifying. It's indeed a wholesome collection of behaviours.👍

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Glad it was helpful! Yeah, overstimulation especially in male conures can lead to some naughty behaviour! Scampi is always at it lol.

[@priyankadutt8042]

@@TheParrotTeacher Our conure Kedi's behaviour is close to Scampi's😆. Looking forward to your upcoming videos ☺️

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Haha those naughty boy conures! Thank you :)

[@neo.123]

Sir my conure got white strings on its head and its using claw to scratch its head and sleepy everytime what's the reason behind this and kindly reply fast sir coz I am scared 🥺

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, The Strings are most likely "pin feathers" new feather shafts growing in after moulting! I have a video on " How to help your parrot with moulting" that might be worth watching!

[@neo.123]

Heyy thank u so much..!!!!❤️ u helped me alot really I will never forget u 💖 thank u so much

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@neo.123 No problems!

[@freeloder9049]

Why do pineapple conures have rather smaller eyes than a yellow sided green cheek for example

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Honestly, aside from individual variances they don’t have bigger or smaller eyes! They are basically the same species!

[@sisterspot111]

My male suddenly went into nesting mode and is super territorial now. Feels like I lost my bird. I can't find answers on what to do to not encourage that behavior so he's staying in his cage for now. I feel bad but he won't let me go near him without lunging, we were friends before

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Samantha, There is likely a reason behind it. The most common is hormones! Have you watched my other videos? I'd suggest the conure biting and hormones videos to start!

[@CPine-eh1rj]

Hahaha, stops moving and stares....knows they’re being filmed!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

That's the usual! Or start screaming because of camera!

[@lizlazz4581]

My conure screeches while she is trying to bite me and she does it out of know where, have you seen this kind of behavior

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Liz, Do you have any context for the behaviour? For example is she sat on you? Are you picking her up? Is it when you approach her?

[@mitthucinnamongreencheekco4904]

What you give for treat when training?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Yash, It varies between parrots! We tend to use hemp seed or sunflower seed for our conures!

[@mitthucinnamongreencheekco4904]

@@TheParrotTeacher i have conure baby

[@saisundeep5552]

My birds are screaming everyday like it's the end of the world how to make them less screaming and be relaxed

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Sai, It's a video idea I have been thinking of doing for ages! However I'd look into why they are screaming? Are they bored? Do they want attention? Is it excess energy due to diet/lack of exercise? Is it fear? Is it hormones? Are other sounds setting them off? There are lots of potential reasons why a parrot screams, it's about working out why and problem solving it! I have some other videos that may be worth watching like my one on hormones!

[@saisundeep5552]

@@TheParrotTeacher thanks for the response but it seems like attention when they r in cage but when I open cage they come out and roam but when I put my hand near them they r running away

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@saisundeep5552 Hey Sai, It might be worth working on your basic bonding with them. I have several videos on bonding that may help! If you can provide more fun things in and around the cage too such as foraging trays/toys!

[@saisundeep5552]

@@TheParrotTeacher sure thanks will try it

[@karenferrick3283]

My Nanday likes to preen me every chance he gets. Is that ownership on his part?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Karen, It's possible he just like preening you and just considers you his close flock member or mate!

[@reuofnasser4048]

When they show a sign of affection what should I do?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Reuof, It depends on the sign and how they behave after. If it's just friendly/cuddling it's fine to pet them. If it's hormonal you may need to think twice.

[@reuofnasser4048]

WarGamingParrot thank you so much

[@bah_er_varm3978]

What does it mean when my conure raises its neck feathers

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Hassan, Usually it means excitement, over-stimulation or sometimes territorial displaying!

[@MilahanPhilosophersCorner]

Educational. Thank you.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Thanks for watching!

[@mayimchante2681]

I am super worried, since my male Yellow Sided Green Cheek has been having the "enjoying self" reaction when he'd lay on his back in my palms and me rubbing his upper to mid belly and head. I have a tendency to give a lot of kisses to him and he'd do those short wing tuckies even if id just cup his body up. Do you have any advice? I've had him for a year now (and he's a year old)

[@mayimchante2681]

He also has quite a lot regurgitation after like an hour after he'd eat so im not sure is it because he's still young or is he too hormonal... I am just super concerned 😥

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey again Caily! Hormonal behaviour is not uncommon at all, also it's nothing massive to worry about! It is obviously a concern though as it can lead to aggression, territorial behaviour and regurgitation! My GF Sophie has a video specifically on hormones on her channel (links in most of my descriptions) that would be worth watching! But, if you can I'd stop rubbing his belly. If you pet a parrot anywhere apart from the head and neck it's usually interpreted by them as "You're my mate/want to be naughty!" Kissing isn't really an issue especially if it's quick pecks, but you can stop doing it for a while until the hormones settle down. Cuddling isn't a problem generally, as conures naturally love to do so, but can be scaled back if its causing hormonal behaviour. For example Pickles gets hormonal sometimes as she has reached maturity. She LOVES cuddling me. When she tends to get like that I just limit her cuddles until it calms down or make sure that I only contact a small part of her upper wing and neck. Other factors that contribute to hormonal behaviour are sleep, diet, and sometimes cage set up! If you have the time I'd watch my beginner conure care guide and my GF's on hormones they should give you a good idea on what to do/avoid!

[@mayimchante2681]

@@TheParrotTeacher hes showing a lot of prltective and kind of aggressive behavior if, for instance my father wants to pet him due my bird knowing how close him and I are. I will most definitely check her videos and I am so grateful I've found your channel since my bird has helped me a lot when it comes to mental health and emotinally, which is the second reason why i want to make sure to do the right training and raising. Thank you so much for the time and advices! ^^

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@mayimchante2681 No problems! It does sound like hormones for sure. Also because your conure is so bonded to you you've kinda broken the 60/40 rule! Your conure considers you the best thing ever so his affection for you is 80-90% where as for your dad there's only 10% You can address this through training and bonding exercises. If you need general advice from either of us, feel free to keep commenting or pm me on insta. If you need specific advice/more in depth help we run a bird behaviour consultation business called Best Behaved Birds!

[@mayimchante2681]

@@TheParrotTeacher Thank you, I've never had a conure before except a little budgie. I will mainly tone down cuddles and avoid cuddling any part except the neck and head. I will also reschedule the type of food he eats and perhaps start with step up trick, in order to balance him a bit. (even though he lacks focus due to me spoiling him 😅). I will make sure to private message any of you even for the updates, if you don't mind. Thank you in advance!

[@carolhartley4448]

This is an acurate and useful video, so helpful and positively true! At least for my gcc , everything you have stated is true thanx again!!👍👍♥️♥️

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Carol, Thank you, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@abi..kadabi]

This was my first vid that I watched if yours and I recently got a green cheek. I have been doing so much research and this helped!! Thanks! Side note (I named my bird pickle as well!)

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Good name choice! Also glad it was useful! I have lots more on conures on my channel.

[@linhlamvinhlong]

Excellent content, thanks for sharing

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Thanks for watching and glad it was useful!

[@karenferrick3283]

I have had my Nanday for 21 years so I am used to his quirks but he like a little old man sometimes

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Wow he's a refined birdie at that age!

[@karenferrick3283]

He was neglected, abused and feather picked and afraid of everything when I got him in 2000. We have been thru a lot but he is momma' s little boy

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@karenferrick3283 poor little guy! Least he has someone who looks after him and has fun now! Most important!

[@megsutube1815]

EXCELLENT CONTENT!! THANK YOU!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Meg! Thank you, glad it was helpful!

[@BrendaMaryanArt]

The female green cheek screams more than the males?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Brenda, I’d say it’s about the same! Our girls are as noisy as our boy!

[@Myosotis____]

4.36 buradaki davranışın sebebi nedir ?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Sadly I can’t click time stamps on my phone! Sorry to not be of more help with this reply !

[@wickdelphini2669]

I tragically lost my Green Cheeked Conure, when I took him upto the roof to bask in the sunshine and agitated him to sit on a tree branch, upon seeing another crow there, he took to flight and I have not found him since. Been searching for past 2 days.

[@wickdelphini2669]

The only catch being, the Conure was ringed by another and when I first took him to open skies on the roof, he flew after being cared for by me for about 2 weeks. Is the technique to tie a string on their feet or ring acceptable ? Instead of a harness.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

I’m sorry to hear that, bird tricks have a good video on finding lost birds. I’m not a fan of strings. You’d be better if harness training or having them in a carrier. You could do free flight training also but there will always be that risk!

[@dawnwood5883]

My little man grabs a bar below his pitch squeals and puts his tail in air is he trying to tell me something .he does it a lot xx

[@TheParrotTeacher]

It sounds like it may be a hormonal behaviour and he’s basically doing “naughty things”

[@absoluteanisel103]

My conure is 4 months old and he does this cute thing where when he sees me he crouch his tummy downward, open is tail up as if angry and walks in zig-zags. Then he just snuggle up against me. (Arm, face, hair... Whatever fits his mood). I've been researching what this means but alas, I found nothing.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Anise! It sounds from the description like it could be excitement, displaying or potentially hormonal behaviour! If he isn't making any odd noises or being "naughty" it's likely one of the first two! The snuggling is cute, they do love to do that!

[@absoluteanisel103]

@@TheParrotTeacher Thank you so much. He doesn't make odd noises, he might chirp once but usually he's just snuggling and nothing else. :) Thank you for the quick answer once more.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@absoluteanisel103 No problems!

[@khadijak5464]

Our almost two month old started flapping wings idk what it means because it's still a bebe

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, If it's flapping its wings it's likely either startled, wanting some exercise, trying out flying or just experimenting!

[@khadijak5464]

@@TheParrotTeacher that's what we suspected too thanks so much for confirming

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@khadijak5464 No problems!

[@Celticcross688]

Thank you! very good video..

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Glad you liked it! I have more on conure sounds and behaviours on my channel!

[@freeloder9049]

Thanks david you are very helpful bro

[@szofiapintye]

I got my green cheek about 2 months ago and even though I’m a lot better at reading his body language, he’s still very unpredictable and can be playing one second then trying to and actually biting me😭I love him but sometimes he’s like a dictator

[@TheParrotTeacher]

They can be difficult to read at times! Also it’s still early days for you and your little guy! I have loads of content on training and specifically on green cheeks on the channel!

[@logansnare4]

This video looks great

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Thank you!

[@MASURKARSLIFE]

You covered everything thank you 👍

[@TheParrotTeacher]

My pleasure! I have more conure videos too!

[@zannatunnyemnaziat5541]

Just mind-blowing 😍😍

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Thank you!

[@rayvinmoon191]

good job on showing basic info!!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Thank you!

[@megsutube1815]

Thanks you!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Thank you for the kind comment!