Hey there,
I recently got a 6 yr old Half Moon Conure. She has definitely had some training. However, there are a few things I'm not very familiar with.
She knows step up very well, and will sit on my hand or shoulder/neck all day long. But sometimes while on my hand, she will randomly reach down and " pinch " me finger. Not a bite, not a nibble/taste, she will put her beak around my finger or skin and pinch me. The same way she will if she's in her cage and wants to sleep or rest. Sometimes she will do it while I am talking to her, or right after she gets done saying something. Peak-a-boo for instance. Is this just her being excited? or is it a problem? does it need to be repremended?
sometimes when I put her up on my shoulder, she will nip at me the same way as when in her cage, like she doesn't want to get down.
Something I would like to work on with her, but I'm not sure how, is petting her. She will let me pet her lower back area, but she looks very uncomfy while I am doing it. Sometimes turning her head and opening her beak. If I go up towers her head she will nip my finger. If I try her tummy she practically lays an egg. I would just like to get her more used to it.
She also does not like women at all? I know she was raised by a younger guy, but nothing more then that. She wont even talk to women.
If anyone can help, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much in advance!