The Conure breed of parrot is often referred to as the clowns of the parrot world. Conures come in many varieties but are among the most active and clever of the captive parrot breeds for its size. Before investing in one of these clever little birds it is good to have an understanding of the care needed for a Conure. Conure care is unique in many respects and proper care for your Conure parrot will yield many years of enjoyment.
Green Cheek Conure
Green Cheeks, sometimes know as the quiet conures, come in several color mutations. Green is the main color with several other color mutations including cinnamon, pineapple, yellow sided and turquoise.
Green Cheeks are playful, curious and love to be part of the family activities. They eat a variety of foods.
Most Green Cheeks love to cuddle. You do need to take into consideration that each bird is an individual and develops differently.
They love to play and we provide store bought and homemade toys. They need things to chew. They will provide you with hours of entertainment.
These playful pets have the capability to learn tricks and some can learn to speak a few words. They have gravelly voices it may be hard to make out what they are saying.
Half Moon Conures
These orange-fronted conures have playful personalities and can become good talkers. They are around 11-12 inches in length and weigh around 80-90 grams.
They love their chew toys and will play with them for hours! Our guys eat a variety of foods and especially love their birdie bread.
Step1
Provide proper housing. Ensure that your Conure has a cage that is large enough to accommodate his active nature. While Conures are not large birds, they require a lot space to move around and play. Since most people do not have an aviary room, a cage with measurements of 44"x26"x40" is ideal and should come with a secure door entrance. Conures are smart little critters and will easily figure out how to enter and exit a cage that does not securely close. Your local pet shop normally will have a wide variety of cages to choose from and there are also many online options.
Step2
Become an interior decorator for Conures! Your Conure's new cage should contain at least two perches with one situated as close to the top as possible as this is where your Conure will sleep, and the other perch on a lower level with his food and water. A water bottle can be used instead of a water dish.
Step3
Provide regular bathing. Conures love the water and bathe every day. A Conure's bath can consist of a shallow Tupperware container, or even directly in the kitchen or bathroom sink. Conures love cold or lukewarm water and will thoroughly soak themselves and splash. You can also use a spray bottle on "mist" setting as Conures also love to take a shower!
Step4
Offer a balanced diet. Conures eat a variety of foods from standard bird seeds such as sunflowers and other multi-grain pre-packaged formulas to citrus fruits. In fact, Conures crave citrus and should be provided a semi-regular diet of fruits and veggies to support a seed diet.
Step5
Clip those wings. Many people think clipping a bird's wings is cruel. This is incorrect. A captive bird should have its wings clipped for its own safety to prevent it from flying into objects when startled. You can learn to clip your bird's wings but at first this should be done either by your breeder or a veterinary specialist who can then demonstrate the proper method to clip your bird's wings.
Step6
Engage their playfulness. Conures are playful, inquisitive types and should have toys to keep them occupied. Toys with bells and "shredding" materials are very popular and appreciated. You can also make your own toys out of things like popsicle sticks that a Conure will enjoy both playing with and chewing up.
Step7
Accustom them to frequent handling. Your Conure can be easily trained to interact with you and welcome your hand. It is recommended that you purchase a hand-fed baby as this will ensure that your pet bird will be comfortable with your hand and before you know it, your Conure will be demanding to be pet like they are a cat or dog.
