Hot Potato

Here's a new trick I taught Pickle. Half of the time she'll chomp on my finger. This time she didn't.

Back in the jungle

Pickle loves sitting in this plant. I usually let her hang out there as long as she's not screaming.

Pickle Attacks!

Pickle has this squeaky toy snowman that she loves to bite. She could literally spend hours playing(killing) with it.

Are Sun conures LOUD?

If you have ever been around or own a Sun Conure, you know they are loud. I've read that if you whisper to your sun they may replace some of the screaming. I don't know if it's really working since she still screams, haha. It's fun to hear her whisper though.

Btw, she's still spooked by the camera somewhat.

Sleepy

No mischief to report of today. Pickle was taking a little nap on her perch until I woke her up while trying to take a pic.

Dirty Bird

Pickle has a weird ritual when taking a bath. First she'll check out the situation to make sure the coast is clear. Then when everything is kosher she'll go nuts and splash around. Crazy bird. Must be some kind of bird - predator instinct.

Tricky Bird

She's getting more used to the camera. I got some video of her doing some tricks. She'll do anything for sunflower seeds.

Pickle speaks!

I got some video of Pickle this morning. She was still spooked a little by the camera, but she came around. If you can't hear it she says "step up" at the beginning and "hello" at the end.



Update:
I just added a second video where you can hear her better.

Camera Shy

Now I remember why I don't have many pictures of Pickle. I tried to take a picture of her on top of her cage but she ran back inside when she saw the camera. In general she's pretty skiddish to unfamiliar things or people. After I put the camera away she ran back out and flew onto my shoulder. I just need to get her used to the camera so I can get more pics and videos.

Pickle at 9 Weeks

This is either Pickle or one of her siblings at 9 weeks. Birds definitely do look much better with feathers. Baby sun conures have more green and blue feathers. Pickle turned more orangey yellow after her first few molts. This is the last of Pickle's baby pictures.