black capped conure is tearing me to shreds.

[ljeanne]

i have 10 birds now and i can easily handle 9 of them ...my black capped conure is tearing me up and runs away across the top of her cage as soon as we open the door. what can i do? i don't want to make her crazier and i don't want to dislike her...

[liz]

Welcome to the forum.

How old is your conure?
How long have you had it?
Where did you get it?
In what order did you get your birds?

[ljeanne]

oh, yeah.. 4 keets then bcconure about 4 months age adopted 3 or 4 months ago. then 2 quakers, senegal and tag and then cag. we also have 3 dogs but they are NEVER in room with birds unsupervised.

[liz]

I can't even imagine why a baby would run away except for being scared. Do you handle and cuddle the others in front of him? Does he have a favorite treat you can bribe him with?

I have Amazons, Tiels and Lovies so I don't know anything about Conures except what I read in this forum. There are many parents here that have extensive knowledge of them and I am sure will get back to you soon.

He really doesn't know anything except you and your family. Hang in there. Someone will help. Most are probably at work and will come in the forum later today.

[ljeanne]

thanx Liz, she won't take treats any more and lunges at me when i bring her food..i know i have to go back to the begining and start over but i'm so hurt by her behavior we both need a time out i guess.