My conure is scared of my hand. How do I train him to step up?

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My green cheek conure wont perch on my hand, and acts scared whenever i try to pet him, or get him to perch. He likes being pet, but is scared of my hand. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 1lb

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

Be patient with him and always move slowly. Try having a treat you know he likes close at hand and ask him to step up by putting your finger under his chest in front of his feet like a ladder rung and push back gently. This will encourage him to step onto your hand rather than have to step back. Use the treat to reward him or, if he's still very flighty, distract him with it when you offer your hand to step up. If he likes being petted, use that as a reward for him too, always moving slowly to avoid startling him. Make sure his cage is located in a quiet, draft-free area so he feels secure and hopefully less nervous.

My conure is scared of my hand. How do I train him to step up?

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