i need help with my new baby sun conure!!

[jmigs6]

i have a 4month old sun conure, male. All he seems to do is nip my neck. he would bite my hand but with no real force when trying to pick him up but now the biting seems to be getting harder. i've tried blowing in the face, doesnt work, saying a firm "NO BITE", doesnt work. i've searched online, and i came across using a Popsicle stick to put in his mouth every time he nips me. it hasn't really been working, seems like the biting is getting harder. can somebody please give me some tips on how to make him stop biting. other than him doing this he is the most affectionate bird i've ever had. its just frustrating when i'm trying to hold him and all he wants to do is bite. someone please help. i'd greatly appreciate it!!

[matt74]

Does he have enough "destructible" toys (wood, paper, rope, straw)to explore his need to chew and shred? Sometomes the better made acrylic and plastic stuff don't cut it for this, although all my birds do have some. Also, instead of trying to make him stop or encouraging it, do something completely different with him to distract him. Is he comfortable on his back? Lay him on his back and tickle his belly and feet or let him hang upside down off of your finger and swing him gently back and forth (above something soft in case he slips), works for my Amazon and both Senegals. Although, if he doesn't like the back thing, it may lead to a harder bite! Hope I could help and good luck w/ your Sun...by the way, we all want some pics!