Tips For Owning A Conure
Some points to ensure a long and happy relationship with your pet conure...
Social Interaction
Conures are very sociable by nature, and love interacting with their owners, which is one of the reasons they are so popular as companion birds. Nevertheless, because they constantly crave human attention, they can be very demanding of your time and patience. Hand-raised conures make great pets, mainly because they are imprinted on humans, and in truth, believe that they are human. Some species, such as the sun conures, can become very vocal in demanding your attention, and this is something that should be considered before you take on the responsibility of a bird that will need a lot of love and attention. If you are unable to commit a good deal of your time to a companion that will reward you with lots of pleasure, then consider getting a less demanding pet, as a neglected conure will result in stress for both the bird and the owner.
Diet
It is best to provide your conure with a well balanced diet that contains whole grain cereals, fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds to keep it in good health. Commercial seed and pellet mixes should be supplemented with fresh fruit and vegetables. Fresh apple, corn on the cob and sprouted seeds will all be thoroughly enjoyed by your pet conure. Commercial pigeon mixes, consisting of corn, a variety of peas, and sunflower seeds can be cooked up and fed to your conure as a healthy part of his daily diet. Avoid feeding your conure milk products, which can cause sour crop. Chocolate, alcohol, and onions are definitely not on the menu, and avocado pear, is highly toxic to parrots, and can kill your bird straight away, so never ever let your bird eat avo.
General Health
Keep you conure's cage away from draughts and out of direct sunlight. Place his cage in a central area of the house so that he is part of daily household activities. Tobacco smoke, aerosol fumes, and household cleaners can all harm your bird's health, so try to avoid these around your bird where possible. Your bird needs plenty of sleep, so if you are a night owl, make sure your bird's cage is covered, and placed in a quiet dark corner at night time so that his rest is undisturbed. If your conure is going to be spending most of the time out of his cage, think about trimming his wings so that he can't fly off into the sunset. This is for his benefit, as he may accidentally fly into a window and injure, or even kill himself; or fly off, where his chances of survival are limited. If your bird is to be housed in an aviary, then wing trimming is not recommended, as free flight is necessary.
Choosing a Cage
Although conures are small in size, they require a fairly large cage as they are active birds and require lots of stimulating toys to prevent them becoming bored. A small cage would quickly become too cluttered and restrict their movement. There are some fantastic cages on the market that offer open-up play-tops or play-gym combinations that allow your bird to move in and out of the cage freely. Pick a robust cage, that will withstand the wrath of your conure's beak. When picking a cage, stay away from painted or plastic coated wire cages as your conure will peck at the bars and can ingest this, which can cause illness. Pick a cage with bar spacing that will be appropriate for the size of your conure. Smaller conures require cages with a narrow gap between bars to keep them from escaping. Finally, look for a cage that is easy to clean.
Toys
Conures are extremely playful, intelligent, and active, so provide a range of toys to keep them stimulated. These can include chew toys, such as rawhide and wooden toys; things they can climb on to, like ropes, toy chains, and ladders; toys that make noises, like bells and shakers; and swings, which will give them hours of pleasure, and also provides good exercise.
Playtime
Conures are extremely playful and fun-loving. They have a mischievous, naughty air about them, and can be real clowns. They are intelligent and will instantly learn tricks. They often roll over onto their backs in the palm of your hand. Conures also tend to be real water babies, so keep a spray mist bottle handy in hot weather, and provide a bird bath for them to splash around in. They have even been known to join their owners in the shower, but it's advisable to be careful not to overdo it, and make sure they dry off in a warm, draught-free area.
by: Alex Kelly
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