Conures

Guide Note

Conures are a group of small to medium-sized parrots that are playful, intelligent and often referred to as the clowns of the parrot family. Conures are capable of learning to talk and can be taught tricks and are appropriate both for beginner or experienced bird owners. A tame Conure will quickly bond to its new owners and become part of the family.

Fast Facts

1. Life Span: 15 to 20 years
2. Makes an excellent pet
3. Talking ability: Moderate
4. Noise level: Loud
5. Breeding ability: Good
6. Number of eggs: 3
7. Incubation: 24 to 28 days
8. Compatibility with other bird: Excellent
9. Sexing: Surgically
10. Diet: Seed and fruit
11. Playfulness: Highly intelligent, curious and love to cuddle
12. Age at Maturity: 1-3 years (the smaller Conures species mature more quickly)

1. Conures are happier if kept with a cage mate.
2. Vary bird seed for a healthy diet.
3. Conures love toys, mix them up, changing toys everyday to keep the bird entertained.
4. Keep the cage clean.
5. Keep wings clipped.
6. Offer sand papered perches to help keep the nails trimmed, or clip regularly.
7. Keep quick stop ( a styptic powder clotting agent safe for birds) handy in case of a bleeding pin feathers, nails or wings.
8. House conures away from drafts and windows.
9. Offer fresh food and water daily.
10. Conures love to play in water, offer a bathing tub or bowl of water.
11. Cuttle bones help keep beaks from overgrowing.

• Insecticides sprays
• Ammonia
• Bleach
• Oven cleaner
• Glue
• Nail Polish remover
• Paint
• Perfumes
• Teflon Note: If non stick cookware burns, the smoke and fumes can be fatal to birds

• Nanday Conure
• Cinnamon Green Cheek Conure
• St. Thomas Conure
• Patagonian Conure
• Golden-Plumed Conure
• Yellow-Eared Conure
• Black-capped Conures
• Jenday Conure