New to the forum! :-)

[HannahVictoria]

Hello everyone! I've owned parrots since I can remember. We're big fans of African Grey parrots in this house!
I've got one african grey parrot, called Barney, who is a rescued parrot. We used to own another African grey named George, but she was crazy, so now she's living with my sister, and she comes back to visit when my sister comes on holiday and we care for her!
I've joined the forum in hopes of increasing my parrot knowledge with a whole bunch of other parrot owners.



- Hannah.

[cindy]

Hi
I just got my Green Cheek Conure last week. It's my first bird. Not sure if it's male or female. I named it Kiwi.
Kiwi is not aggressive but afraid of people. I'm trying to clicker train him but he won't take anything from me. He'll touch the target stick but won't take a treat from me. Any suggestions/

[Shelby]

Welcome to the forum, Hannah!

Cindy, I suggest you offer him treats through the bars and put his cage in the busiest part of your house so he can get more used to you. Eventually he will relax and be more comfortable with taking food from you. You should start with the food you know he eats, such as his normal pellets or his favorite seeds if he is eating a seed mix right now. You will know what is his favorite because he will eat those first.