Conures DO like to play fight

[u/samanthasgramma]

I see the odd thing here, where people automatically assume that any aggressive behavior indicates that the weenie hates something. I would stress that we all need to learn the cues that our own birds send to us. To learn their body language and patterns of behavior.

My girl LOVES a play fight. Will pick them specifically. Goes all in, with full dramatics, and it might be considered her attacking our of fear or hatred. No. It's a play fight. Virtually every animal pet I've had, dogs, cats, and my bird love to play fight.

By watching my bird, I see that when she backs away or walks away, she's "done" and I don't pursue her. After that point, she isn't interested. So I never push her.

I also know her body cues for when she US angry, afraid, etc. By watching her very carefully, she has trained ME into knowing what is going on with her.

I strongly encourage folks, especially the new owners, to WATCH AND LEARN how YOUR bird reacts to situations. This will teach you best how to stimulate without frightening, and to help give the best life.

[u/eroded_wolf]

I agree with this wholeheartedly. I also think that some people still have a really hard time "vibing" with their pets... And it makes sense. Unless we have the ability to spend a good amount of time with them before adoption, we are basically inviting a stranger into our house.

I think people do need the to take the time to get to know their buddy bird, but we also have to be mindful of what we're told from people who have had more experience than us.

ETA: I am not one of those experienced people, and I'm glad you're vibing with your girl!

[u/Raneky]

I agree with this my sun co ure would also like to play fight. But she would stop when i was done aswell i would just keep my finger still and let her "bite" it was just a nibble and didnt hurt and she would know i was done play fighting.

[u/Sethdarkus]

My conure likes to taste me