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When I was about 12 my mother bought me a Blue Crown Conure. This was after three months of constant research on my part, I was so excited for our bird to come home.

We brought her home, she still wasn't full sized yet, but she was close. We brought her to an avain vet to have check ups, and I tought her how to turn around and wave. We even put her harness on her and went for walks outside (leashed). She was sociable and sweet.

Ok, this is where we say "was?!" what do you mean "was".

I am now a college student, my mother kept Max while I moved down here. She became aggressived towards my mother, and any strangers in the house. I know my mum didn't socialize her enough, and I understand, Max was my responsiblity not hers. (She has other animals of her own that require quite a bit of attention.)

So two days ago I brought her home to my apartment. My biggest fear is her being noisy. So far I haven't had any trouble with noise, she mostly "talks" to me when she wants attention, because I ignore her if she yells. I know that is is unusual, and am waiting to see the screaming beast that I know she is capable of being. (I'm saying this in a loving tone, though it may not sound so much like it. )

I have placed her cage quite low, and allow her out of the cage for the majority of the day. She will either cuddle and play with me, or sit on her cage and preen.

There are two other areas of concern for me. One is the fact that my fiance, who I share the apartment with, has a small parakeet. (That has fallen madly in love with max...). I am afraid that she will accidently hurt him, and insist that they are supervised together. My other problem is that she doesn't like my fiance. I think she is scared of him.

What is the best way to get her used to him and to socialize her? I feel awful, her behavoir problems could have been avoided.

Thank you,
allegra

Sounds like Max missed you. Also, from what you say about your boyfriend, she may see him as a threat to your relationship with her. Sometimes, birds bond to the sex of their owners and maybe she just prefers women to men. Possibly you could try to let your boyfriend spend more time feeding her and doing some of her care so that she comes to see that he is friendly and can be trusted. Also, let him spend more time with her. If you are not around, maybe Max will come around a bit, but don't be upset if she doesn't. She will probably revert to wanting to be with you when you are there. Also, you will probably have to always supervise the interaction with the other bird. I have a blue crowned conure named Jade and he is a bit aggressive. He has been cage bound but is starting to come out for visits. He has never been properly socialized and is a nipper. I have never handled him since I got him in the spring. He was abused by a 6 yr. old brat who used poke him with a stick. He is a cutie, but is definitely not the cuddly type. Don't give up on Max. She needs you.