New GCC

[jen.inverness]

I've had Tuki, my (unsexed) green cheek conure since last Thursday.

I leave for work at 7am and m home in between shifts from 1pm until 4pm and am then back at 7pm again.
At least 3x a day I put my hand in the cage with half a grape on it as a treat. Today it took it off my hand which I'm thrilled about; just hope it's not a one off.
I read that this is a good way to get the bird used to my hand.

What would be the next step to get it on my hand?

I've also haven't had it out the cage - wings are not clipped - as I'm not sure if it would go back to the cage before I leave for my afternoon/evening shift. Any ideas?

Many thanks.

[liz]

You know the next step.

Open the door and invite him to come out and get it. Other than that don't feed him outside the cage. He will go back when he is hungry or tired.

[Wolf]

Hold the treat between your fingers and let the bird take it from your fingers. Make certain that your fingers are on the sides so that you don't accidently get bitten. After your bird takes the treat from you this way a few times then hold the treat so that the bird needs to step up with at least one foot to reach the treat and continue in this manner until it will step up fully. Then you will feel more comfortable with opening the cage door and letting it out.