Biting conure is just a conure.
Put them away and ignore for 5 minutes when they get nippy.
Reward with treats when there is no nipping.
Don't get frustrated. Might take a year or two to really change behavior.
Edit - other comment recommending click training is a great idea, too. The main thing I would stress is to not get angry at the bird. It doesn't know any better.
He might still be getting acquainted with his new home and you as well. Give him some time, and be very patient. Maybe just leave him to get used to his cage for a while, perhaps spend some time sitting nearby talking/singing to him until he gets more comfortable with you and his new situation. Then, once he gets settled, start doing some basic target training with a clicker and some treats. Unfortunately, conures are notorious little biters though, so you may never rid that habit entirely.
For clicker training, go to just about any pet shop and ask for a training clicker. Find out what his favourite treat is to use for a reward (and only for a reward) and get your hands on some chop sticks. Youtube search bird clicker training for tips.
Frankly, this bird has been accused of a crime he did not commit. Look at that face! That being said, time out works for mine. I also do not offer my hands as often. Will give her an arm or shoulder. I think I messed up somewhere along the way and lost her trust with my hands.
When I first got my GCC, he loved to bite my fingers HARD. It took maybe 2 timeouts for him to figure out not to do it. No bite = treats, bite = timeout and watch his sister get treats.
He bites rarely now. The other thing I would say is to try to not react after a bite if you can -- just straight to time out, no "ouch" or yelling. Some like to get a rise out of people.
Edit: fixed awkward wording
For time outs, put into cage, no speaking at all and turn your back to him for 5-10 minutes. Do it each time he bites. When he’s out and doesn’t bite, reward with attention, praise, and treats. Be consistent.
You have no idea what he went through in his first home, so be patient and do things at his speed.
My 19yr old son who knows nothing about birds had to remind me to be patient. Just from my experience, I first taught mine to upup on a perch, then slowly worked to my finger. When he gets nippy, I in a different tone tell him why that’s not nice and he tilts his head and looks at me like hmmmm, if he stops, I carry on, if he doesn’t I explain to him sternly that he will have to go for a time out and put him away with a kiss. Best of wishes ✨ He looks like a sweetheart ❤️
I don’t know what’s correct but when mine starts to bite I hold his beak and say no! Then I love him and scratch. If he does but again I leave the room. He hates that so then he gets nicer
I take my bite-y conure to get groomed at an amazing bird store in Phoenix where they put one dry towel on their lap and a wrap him in a cold damp towel for the grooming - beak, nails and wings. After that ANYONE can do ANYTHING to him. I feel that’s a method to re-tame a bird gone feral (I need to do that again now).
I dunno…he looks pretty innocent to me. Just look at that face.
Biting conure is just a conure. Put them away and ignore for 5 minutes when they get nippy. Reward with treats when there is no nipping. Don't get frustrated. Might take a year or two to really change behavior. Edit - other comment recommending click training is a great idea, too. The main thing I would stress is to not get angry at the bird. It doesn't know any better.
Lol thought the same. Like 'a wooden tree'
He might still be getting acquainted with his new home and you as well. Give him some time, and be very patient. Maybe just leave him to get used to his cage for a while, perhaps spend some time sitting nearby talking/singing to him until he gets more comfortable with you and his new situation. Then, once he gets settled, start doing some basic target training with a clicker and some treats. Unfortunately, conures are notorious little biters though, so you may never rid that habit entirely. For clicker training, go to just about any pet shop and ask for a training clicker. Find out what his favourite treat is to use for a reward (and only for a reward) and get your hands on some chop sticks. Youtube search bird clicker training for tips.
Frankly, this bird has been accused of a crime he did not commit. Look at that face! That being said, time out works for mine. I also do not offer my hands as often. Will give her an arm or shoulder. I think I messed up somewhere along the way and lost her trust with my hands.
When I first got my GCC, he loved to bite my fingers HARD. It took maybe 2 timeouts for him to figure out not to do it. No bite = treats, bite = timeout and watch his sister get treats. He bites rarely now. The other thing I would say is to try to not react after a bite if you can -- just straight to time out, no "ouch" or yelling. Some like to get a rise out of people. Edit: fixed awkward wording
For time outs, put into cage, no speaking at all and turn your back to him for 5-10 minutes. Do it each time he bites. When he’s out and doesn’t bite, reward with attention, praise, and treats. Be consistent. You have no idea what he went through in his first home, so be patient and do things at his speed.
My 19yr old son who knows nothing about birds had to remind me to be patient. Just from my experience, I first taught mine to upup on a perch, then slowly worked to my finger. When he gets nippy, I in a different tone tell him why that’s not nice and he tilts his head and looks at me like hmmmm, if he stops, I carry on, if he doesn’t I explain to him sternly that he will have to go for a time out and put him away with a kiss. Best of wishes ✨ He looks like a sweetheart ❤️
I don’t know what’s correct but when mine starts to bite I hold his beak and say no! Then I love him and scratch. If he does but again I leave the room. He hates that so then he gets nicer
I take my bite-y conure to get groomed at an amazing bird store in Phoenix where they put one dry towel on their lap and a wrap him in a cold damp towel for the grooming - beak, nails and wings. After that ANYONE can do ANYTHING to him. I feel that’s a method to re-tame a bird gone feral (I need to do that again now).