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CONURE
BASICS
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Conures from the
Pyrrhura genus, such as the maroon belly or green cheek, can be very quiet pets.
Species from the Aratinga genus, such as the sun, jenday and nanday can be very
noisy at times. Help customers choose the best type for their particular living
situations.
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Some conures
learn a few words, while others can learn more than 50 words - depending on the
time their owners spend teaching them words and their innate ability. Remember
that each bird is an individual.
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Before the bird
leaves the pet store for its new home, certain supplies should already be
purchased. The whole cage should be set up and ready for the bird.
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New owners should
also purchase and read a basic book on conures before the bird goes home. This
way, the owner will already have necessary knowledge about their new pet, such
as personality, diet, taming, training and general care.
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Premixed seed
packages for small parrots and cockatiels are one option. Also encourage the
purchase of pellets formulated for small parrots. Conures also need fresh fruits
and vegetables in their daily diets.
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Most large,
quality cages suitable for a cockatiel or small parrot are fine for conures. Be
sure that the bar spacing is not too far apart so the bird cannot get its head
through the cage barring.
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Conures love to
come out of their cage to, play and a play gym can be just the place for them.
The play area should be equipped with small bowls so the birds can have some
food and water along with treats and toys to help keep them entertained.
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Most conures do
best with just their owner's companionship. Sometimes if two conures share a
cage, they will bond with each other and no longer desire human companionship
and attention. Many pet conures become jealous of new birds that are introduced
into the household, so it's best that all individual conures be housed in their
own cage. This will keep them tame and loving toward their owners.