Green-cheeked Conures are common in aviculture and are
popular companion parrots. They are playful, affectionate
and intelligent, known as having a "big personality in a
small body". They can learn to talk, albeit with a limited
vocabulary and a gravelly voice. They like to be held
(although some like it more than others) and can learn
tricks such as lying on their backs and "kissing." Along
with other Pyrrhura Conures, they are only moderately
loud, therefore making acceptable pets for apartment
dwellers. They can be prone to biting, particularly when
young, but an owner can cure this behavior with patience and
time. They love fruits, (especially bananas and raisins),
and seeds such as sunflower, safflower and hemp seeds; all
things found in their natural environments. Green-cheeked
Conures also love table food; they are flock animals and
love to eat with their family. They can eat potatoes,
carrots, corn, well cooked meat, bread, pasta, plain
popcorn, and even eggs. It is advised not to feed them oil
seeds such as sunflower seeds because they are addictive and
do not contain the proper nutrition. Sunflower seeds and
peanuts contain high amounts of fat. While this is helpful
for birds in the wild, a clipped and/or caged bird can
develop health problems from eating too much fat. A
bird-pellet diet with a calcium supplement will give them
the proper nutrition, but should not be used exclusively due
to the presence of trace chemical additives and bonding
agents not found in the conure's natural habitat. A good
rule of thumb is 30% pellet diet, 10% seeds, and the rest
being fresh foods- fruits, vegetables, or cooked food. Some
Conures with health problems related to the kidneys should
not be fed pellets. Green-cheeked Conures can live to 30
years with proper care, though the average lifespan is
typically 10 years due to owner neglect.
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Birth Date:
31/11/08 Age: 14 weeks old Gender: Unknown Sexed: Condition: Great feather and colour Weaned: Yes Date Available: 20/02/09 Price: $240.00 "Contact us" |
