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Two New Foster Conures- Advice?

Postby FosterMama » Sun Jan 05, 2014 3:58 pm

Hello all!
I just brought two Green-Cheeked Conures home from a rescue to foster and socialize. They are very excited to see people and will come to the front of their cage. I feed them treats through the cage, hang out with my cockatiels in front of them, and talk to them. I had an easy time socializing my two rescue cockatiels but since these birds were breeders and had no prior socialization as far as I know, I am a little more hesitant on jumping in and having them step up or come out of their cage. They were clipped at the rescue, but my own cockatiels are flighted. I have done tons of research on socializing birds, but is there anyone out there who has some advice for me? I want to get these babies socialized and adopted asap because there are about 20 more waiting fostering back at the rescue. Thanks all! :gcc: :gcc:
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Re: Two New Foster Conures- Advice?

Postby Weka » Sun Jan 05, 2014 4:27 pm

Hello and welcome!

How very kind of you to take in these birds. From what I've read, if they are a bonded pair, it might be hard going for them if they are expected to be human companions, but I'm sure they can still have a good life in the right hands. Hopefully some more experienced folks will chime in when they get a chance...

:gcc: :gcc: :cockatiel:

Best,

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