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sun conure personality change.

by Hilarie
(Florida)

We took our newly adopted sun conure to get his wings and nails trimmed at the vet 3 days ago. Since then his personality has totally change. He wwent from a sweet socail bird to not talking at all and biting. He gets very territorial when you go near his cage. He had been trimmed before and didn't seem different until the day after the vet. I am unsure what to do. Please help if you have any advice as I don't want to have to find him a new home.

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Feb 02, 2010

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by: Anonymous

Yes I did take him to a avian vet and he was extremely friendly before this happened. I am concerned because of the fact that I have children and they have friends over and I do not exactly want anyone hurt. If I can get him aclimated to our home and happy it won't be an issue. I do realize that birds are a lot of work and do not take change well. Which is why I asked for help on this blog.

Feb 02, 2010

sun conure personality change.
by: Linda

Okay, let me see if I have what you said clear in my mind. You stated that you had a new bird who is biting after a trip to the vet for wing and nail trim. You also stated that, and I quote, "Don't want to have to find him a new home." If I have that correct, we'll proceed.

First of all, your bird is scared to death in a new home with new cage, people and what all else is there. It takes them a couple of weeks to feel comfortable in their new home. BIRDS DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY TRUST HUMANS AS TRUST HAS TO BE EARNED NOT GIVEN. Your bird has not found you worthy of his trust yet, so relax and give him a chance.

ALL BIRDS BITE AS THEY ARE ALL WILD ANIMALS AND WHEN AFRAID, THEY WILL BITE. You must learn more about how to take care of parrots, and I suggest you buy a couple of books and make use of all the material on this site as well as on the internet in general.

The other question is about your bird's health. Did you take him to an Avian Vet for a checkup when you brought him home? Or did you just take him in for wing and nail clipping? Parrots bought in pet stores are almost ALWAYS SICK AND SOME ARE SICK TO THE POINT OF DEATH. PLEASE TAKE YOUR BIRD BACK TO AVIAN VET TO MAKE SURE HE IS NOT SICK.

Lastly, you have to make a commitment to your bird. You can't just "give him away" everytime he does something you don't like. Birds are not toys, and they need responsible people willing to learn about them, love them and take care of them very much like children need. Please decide right now whether you are up to the task of being a responsible bird owner. If you are NOT, then you need to start looking for a good, new home for your bird. All birds are pretty much the same. They need good food, clean water, clean cages, toys and nice natural wood perches. They need time out of cage, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, THEY NEED PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM AND SEE THEM AS THE BEAUTIFUL SPECIAL CREATURES THEY ARE. You are very fortunate to have your bird, now let him know how grateful you are to have him by doing everything you can to make his home a fun, happy, nurturing place to live.

Thanks for writing and enjoy your learning as it takes a lifetime and then some.

Linda

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Feb 02, 2010
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Okay, let me see if I have what you said clear in my mind. You stated that you had a new bird who is biting after a trip to the vet for wing and nail trim. You also stated that, and I quote, "Don't want to have to find him a new home." If I have that correct, we'll proceed. First of all, your bird is scared to death in a new home with new cage, people and what all else is there. It takes them a couple of weeks to feel comfortable in their new home. BIRDS DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY TRUST HUMANS AS TRUST HAS TO BE EARNED NOT GIVEN. Your bird has not found you worthy of his trust yet, so relax and give him a chance. ALL BIRDS BITE AS THEY ARE ALL WILD ANIMALS AND WHEN AFRAID, THEY WILL BITE. You must learn more about how to take care of parrots, and I suggest you buy a couple of books and make use of all the material on this site as well as on the internet in general. The other question is about your bird's health. Did you take him to an Avian Vet for a checkup when you brought him home? Or did you just take him in for wing and nail clipping? Parrots bought in pet stores are almost ALWAYS SICK AND SOME ARE SICK TO THE POINT OF DEATH. PLEASE TAKE YOUR BIRD BACK TO AVIAN VET TO MAKE SURE HE IS NOT SICK. Lastly, you have to make a commitment to your bird. You can't just "give him away" everytime he does something you don't like. Birds are not toys, and they need responsible people willing to learn about them, love them and take care of them very much like children need. Please decide right now whether you are up to the task of being a responsible bird owner. If you are NOT, then you need to start looking for a good, new home for your bird. All birds are pretty much the same. They need good food, clean water, clean cages, toys and nice natural wood perches. They need time out of cage, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, THEY NEED PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM AND SEE THEM AS THE BEAUTIFUL SPECIAL CREATURES THEY ARE. You are very fortunate to have your bird, now let him know how grateful you are to have him by doing everything you can to make his home a fun, happy, nurturing place to live. Thanks for writing and enjoy your learning as it takes a lifetime and then some. Linda

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Feb 02, 2010

My Quaker does also...
by: Sandy

hello, I have a quaker and when I take him to the vet to get groomed he will to go from sweet to sleeping and not talking and will bite. This does not happen everytime but will most times. I would be concerned if not eating or seems in pain. Try to call the vet and ask their opinion... Goodluck !

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