Re: black capped conure![]()
Posted by Shelley/MI on 10/27/06
This sounds absurd.
> I take my pointer finger
> and my middle finger and slip it around the back of his head
> and turn him over on his back. That way, he can move his
> head without getting hurt and can't bite you. No pressure to
> hurt him but enough for him to move his head some without
> biting. Then take your right hand and close his beak gently,
> while he's on his back and being somewhat restrained around
> the neck, and tell him "No Bite", while you hold his beak
> together gently. Do this every time he bites you hard and he
> will learn who's boss. I hope this helps. Connie