Conure Parrot

Conure parrot is medium-sized and lives in small groups, and conure parrots are attractive, talkative, comic, and lovely birds, and the conure is one of the wonderful pet birds that are members of the family of parrots, and the word conure means cone-tailed, and there are conure parrots in the modern world, where they are found throughout the central and southern regions of the American continent.

Conure parrots are characterized by their slim graceful body and pointed tails, and these birds are energetic full of energy and very attractive, which is what makes them wonderful pet birds, and conure parrots are very smart and have a delicious personalities, and they are colorful and fun birds, and they are definitely one of the clowns in the world of parrots.

conure parrots are found in many sizes and colors, and their beaks are strong, and they have large heads and are characterized by their bright colors, and they are social birds and adapt quickly to their new environment, and the cage and small parrots live from them to 15 years, and large ones to nearly 35 years.

History of the conure Parrots

Kneur parrots have remained as pet birds for over a hundred years, and possibly longer, and were first found throughout Latin America from Mexico via the Caribbean, and southern Chile, and are found in colonies in the West Indies, first described by the French priest Jean-Baptiste Abate in 1724.

There were a few species of conure parrots including the green conure which was born in 1930, and in 1960 these species increased in captivity including the sun conure, and then began to worry about the fear of these birds’ extinction caused by deforestation and habitat destruction, some researchers have suggested that they be bred and placed in captivity to solve the problem, and this helped open the door for import.

Facts about the conures parrots

There are many types of conures and they vary widely in size, color, and age, and the smallest of the conure parrots is Perrora picta, which ranges in length from (21.5-24) cm, and Patagonia conure is one of the largest parrots, which reaches a length of (45-48) cm.

The average lifespan of conure parrots is unknown to most species, but it is known that conure parrots live longer in captivity than in the wild, larger birds live more lifespans than small birds, small parrots can live to 15 years, and large parrots in size live to 35 years or more, and this is a large variety of parrots, and although each species has unique qualities, there are some common characteristics for all these birds.

Characteristics found in all types of conure:

1- Kneur parrots in general have slender and long bodies and pointed tails, but some parrots have short tails that become narrow at the tip, and others have long and slender tails.

2- The area at the top of the mouth is characterized by its own colors according to the types of conure parrots, such as green with bright yellow, red with orange, and white with brown.

3- conures parrots have huge beaks wide black color or the color of the horn, and the beak has several uses as the upper jaw is hooked and used for climbing and grabbing things, and drilling, and it also uses the beak for chewing, breaking seeds, peels fruit.

4- Almost most conure parrots have a circular ring on the eye and are clearly defined, and females are characterized by the fact that this ring is narrower than males.

5- Each type of conure parrot has its own set of sounds, but in general they are sharp and loud sounds, many of which can learn to speak, and many of them are very adept at simulating the sounds they hear, and some of them repeat words, phrases and even whistling.

6- All kinds of conure are naturally active and will stay very busy, always love to climb and fly from perch to perch, and will chew with interesting toys and anything else you can reach.

Conductor behavior

conure parrots are very social birds, and active, they adapt well in captivity, and will adapt easily in the cage, they are smart little birds and generally easy to tame, these parrots enjoy interaction with people, and they also enjoy companionship with other birds.

conures parrots are pet birds and very popular because of their beauty, and wonderful behavior these creatures are playful, everything in the cage becomes a toy, and even the paper at the bottom of the cage hides underneath, and parrots live in the wild in groups, and they are very friendly, smart and can learn some tricks, and can tame them to stand on your finger in a few weeks, and they are easy to breed in captivity to some extent.

Senior parrots prefer to live in captivity in pairs or groups, one parrot becomes nervous, restless, and sad, and can start with the appearance of unwanted behaviors such as feathering or depression, so they must be kept with a companion to avoid such behaviors.

How to care for a conure parrot

Conures is a species of parrot that is very popular as one of the ornamental birds. Besides his eye-catching appearance, the Conure parrot has personality traits that make him very popular (he is bold, comedic, lovable, and playful). With proper care, the conure may live for 20 to 30 years, This gives you time to establish a strong and long-term love relationship with him.

Conure parrot Housing

Choose a cage

The conure is an energetic bird that loves busyness and movement. So the conure will need a cage with a lot of space that allows it to move freely and play with its toys. If you have a small conure, its cage should be at least 18 x 18 x 18 inches (46 × 46 × 46 centimeters). For a large conure, you’ll need a cage of at least 36 x 36 x 36 inches (90 x 90 x 90 centimeters).

• The cage can be horizontal or vertical. 
• The bars of the cage must be horizontal so that the conure can climb on them. Bars should not be spaced more than 3/4 inch to 1 inch (2 cm to 2.5 cm) apart from each other. 
• Consider buying a cage cover to give the conure a sense of safety when sleeping  Or you can use a blanket or a large towel to cover the cage at night.

Place the cage in an ideal location in your home

The conure cage should be placed in a room away from harmful kitchen fumes. And be sure to inside the room to place the cage in the field of sunlight. Conure is very comfortable at a room temperature of 70 to 80 F (21 – 27 °C), Which is the ideal room temperature for most homes.

• The room should also be free of checkers. 
• Many fumes are toxic to conure, including perfumes, aerosols, odors of cleaning products, and nonstick cookware.

Place some key tools in the conure cage

The stick is an intrinsic tool in a bird’s cage. For conure, you need at least two sticks 1/5 to an inch (about <>.<> cm) in diameter.

• The position of the sticks so that the tail feathers of the conure do not interfere with the bars of the cage when standing on the stick. Place one stick near food and water dishes.
• Consider using sticks of different sizes, shapes, and materials, as this will keep the conure healthy and strong.  You’ll find many types of sticks available at your local pet store.
• Put two or three dishes of food and water in his cage. One for water and one or two for food.
• Coneurs love bathing. So put a water dish in her cage, Preferably large enough to fit her. You can find these dishes at your local pet shop or homeware store.
• Belly the floor of the cage with newspaper or paper liners.

Clean the conure cage regularly

The conure bird is somewhat chaotic, therefore, you will need to prepare a regular cleaning schedule for the conure cage, and you should also clean water dishes and foods on a daily basis, Because conure likes to throw his food in a bowl of water, you need to clean the water dish several times a day.

• Replace the lining of the cage every day.
• Clean up conure games and disobedience daily. You’ll find that dish cleaners can clean these items, but be sure to rinse the soap thoroughly before returning the detergents to the cage.
• You will need to sanitize his cage either weekly or monthly depending on how messy your conure is. Since bleach smells are toxic to conure, you will need to keep it in a separate room when sanitizing its cage to dry.
• Consult a bird veterinarian or bird expert about cleaning products that are safe to use with the conure Cage.

Enriching the conure Cage with a Fun Environment

The toys are very important for birds, especially for a playful parrot-like conure

Conure toys

Put toys in the conure cage.

Conure parrot loves to be busy, and with nothing to do, Coneur may get bored and resort to plucking their feathers.  So giving the conure different toys will keep him entertained and happy. Common types of conure games include foraging games, wood chewing games, and shredding games. 

• Food foraging games mimic the conure natural behavior to forage in the wild.
• Shredders can help your conure relieve stress and boredom. If you don’t want to buy them, you can put some newsprint in his cage to tear them up.
• Avoid toys with small pieces, as these pieces may get stuck in the beak or claws of the conure, thus causing damage or injury. 
• Keep many different types of toys in the conure cage at all times so you don’t get bored of one game.
• Consider installing a gaming platform in the conure cage that can hold toys.
• All kinds of toys can be found at your local pet shop.

Put some exercise games for a conure

conure needs a lot of exercise to stay happy and healthy, and the swing and ladders will give them a break from the day.  For ladders and swings, install them at a height inside the cage, keeping the conure tail away from overlapping the cage rails.

Consider placing a mirror in the conure cage

 A mirror may be a good option to amuse the conure and keep him busy. But you have to strengthen your relationship with him first before placing the mirror, otherwise, he may relate to the mirror instead of being attached to you! 

• The mirror may also stimulate the conure mating behavior (e.g., ruminating on food and raising a tail). 
• Mating behavior can be problematic for female birds in particular, as they may lay eggs without mating. If you have a female Conure parrot, mating behavior may lead to spontaneous egg-laying, resulting in physical stress and illness. 
• Conure parrot may perceive the mirror as a “love game.”
• Consult your veterinarian if you are unsure about placing shiny objects in the bird’s cage.

Feeding the conure

 

Choose a cubed diet and feed for a conure

 You’ll find the cube diet available at your local pet store. The diet should make up 60 to 70% of the conure diet.  You’ll also find them available in different colors, adding a bit of variety to other usual food. 

• Cube bird diet with feed allows for a well-nutritious and healthy diet.
• Some commercial feeds contain harmful fillers or additives.  So consult your bird veterinarian or staff at your local store if you’re not sure which feed is best for your bird, or choose a feed labeled “organic” or “100% natural.”

 

Add fresh fruit and vegetables to the bird’s diet

Variety is essential to feed the conure bird a balanced diet, and fruits and vegetables are a good way to impart this diversity. 

• There are many types of fruits that you can feed to conure, such as mango, raspberry, kiwi, and apple. 
• Fruits and vegetables also provide the conure diet with vitamins and minerals. 
• Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly with water to get rid of pesticides. 
• Consider buying organic products. 
• Cut the fruit into small pieces.

Include nuts in the conure diet

 Nuts add protein and healthy fats to the conyork’s diet, necessitating their addition as a major pillar of his daily diet.  Good nuts for conure nutrition include hazelnuts, macadamia, peanuts, and Brazil nuts. 

• Nuts should be low in salt.
• Despite their importance, conure nuts should be fed in small amounts due to their high-fat content. conure parrot can become obese if you eat too many nuts. 
• If you are grafting a peanut bean, you must first peel it. Peanut shell contains a fungal toxin, aflatoxin, which can make the conure sick and sick.

 

Add cereals and legumes to conure meals

 In addition to nuts, edible grains, and legumes are major pillars of the conure diet. There are many types of healthy cereals that you can feed to conures, such as cooked brown rice and barley, as well as groats, pasta, and crackers. 

• Conure parrotcan’t break down sugar well, so avoid sweetened groats.
• Examples of legumes include lentils and different types of beans (e.g. green beans and black beans). 
• Legumes and grains contain vitamins, minerals, and plant fiber that are essential components of the conure diet. 

Add additional vitamins and minerals to the conure diet

You may need to add certain nutrients to your conure, including calcium and vitamin K. Incorporate nutrient-rich foods (such as dark leafy vegetables, soy oil, and fish meal) into your diet. It’s important to add adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin K to prevent Conyor from developing a condition called Conyor Bleeding Syndrome.

• Pet stores have a calcium stick that conure can chew to get extra calcium in his diet. Sea tongue is another source of calcium, but not recommended for a conure. 
• Vitamins dissolved in conure water can be added. 
• Talk to your vet before adding supplements to your conure parrot diet.

Avoid feeding conure specific foods

Conure parrot is not a general food enthusiast, But certain foods should not be eaten at all. For example, conure should not eat avocado, cocoa, or onion, These foods contain toxic substances that may cause him to get sick.

• Human foods high in sugar, salt, or fat should also be avoided, as the digestive conure system cannot break them down well.  Processed foods are also more likely to be rich in these ingredients.

 

Establish a feeding system for a conure

Feed the conure once in the morning and once in the evening. Each time, he put a variety of fresh foods, cooked foods, and cereals in his meal. After about an hour, remove any leftover food. 

• In the morning, give him diced diet after removing other foods. He can also snack with the diet during the day. 
• conure parrot is prone to obesity and to prevent him from overeating during meals, feed him only as much as he can in one sitting.  It will most likely take some trial and error to determine how much food you should feed it at mealtime.
• Sinceconure the parrot is messy and likes to throw his food in the water, you may need to replace the water dish at every meal.

Interaction with conure

Earn the trust of your conure

 It is important for the overall care of the conure to interact with him, being a sociable and friendly bird. To create a good interactive atmosphere with the Conior, you will first need to earn his trust. And as one way to achieve this talk to him in a soft, calm voice. 

• Talk to him throughout the day, especially when you feed him and clean his cage.
• The closer he hears your voice while you’re close to him, the more comfortable he feels with you.
• Another way to gain the trust of the conure is to approach his cage slowly and peacefully. And when he sees that you are not a threat, he will be more comfortable when you are near him.

Help the conure cope with your hand

In addition to trusting you, conure should rest assured of your hand. Start by gently placing your hand both on the outside of his cage and near it.  Talk to him as you put your hand to calm his tension.

• When the conjure rests your hand outside his cage, place your hand “slowly” inside the cage. Carry some gifts (such as millet drizzle or dark leafy vegetables) and keep your hand steady until he approaches yours and reassures her. 
• It may take a few days or a few weeks for the conure to rest your hand. You just have to be patient.

Teach the conure to climb on your hand

 When conure trusts you and reassures you, you can have all kinds of fun with him. For example, you can teach him to climb on your hand. Using your index finger as a stick, gently press your finger to their lower chest (just above their feet) to encourage them to climb on your finger. 

• Give him a reward and praise him when he steps on your finger.
• When it climbs on your finger, you can take it out of the cage and practice the hand climb in another room, such as the bathroom.

Conure taught me to speak

Parrots are known to be able to talk. However, the conure is not as good as other types of parrots when it comes to talking, But he can try as much as he can, and he will probably be able to learn only about five to ten words. 

• The conure must turn his full attention to you to learn how to speak. Turn off or keep away any other noise (such as TV, radio, or phone) that might be distracting. 
• Choose simple words and phrases and associate them with specific objects or actions. For example, you can say “Are you hungry?” when you feed him or “goodbye” when you leave the room.
• Talk passionately with your conure. The more exciting and energetic your voice is, the more motivated and motivated it is to emulate your words. 
• The conure will be high-pitched.

Help Conure take a morning bath

Another way to interact with the conure is to help him take a morning bath. Use a spray bottle to gently spray the water spray onto it. 

• If you are allowed to wash it, gently pat it dry with a towel after showering and hold it near you to dry. The conure is very lovable, so your conure will probably enjoy being close to you after taking a good bath.
• When it dries, it will beautify itself. To do this he will use his beak to reach his oil glands (located at the beginning of his tail) and spread oil on his feathers. 

Dance with him

Believe it or not, conure has a rhythmic sense and loves to dance. When he’s excited or trying to imitate your moves, he’ll sway forward and backward.  So if you like dancing with him, play some tunes and dance in front of him, watching him enjoy and swing from side to side imitating your movements.

Play with your conure

Playing with a conure parrot is a great way to interact with him. A simple game is a “peek” game; simply cover him with a towel and say “Bo” as you uncover his face. Play this game with him however and whenever you want; the conure will love playing this game with you again and again.

• Play the game of fetching things with the conure. Gently toss a soft stuffed toy on the conure. But be aware that Conyor isn’t very good at picking up what you throw at him, but he’ll have fun anyway, and might even try to throw the toy at you again. 
• Imitate the actions of conure and let him imitate your movements in kind. For example, when he spreads his wings, extend your arm as well. conure left and right, and see if the conure parrot does the same.
• Make a mess with the conure parrot. conure birds love to tear things apart. When the conure comes out of the cage, put him on the floor and make some mess with him by tearing up some newspaper papers and giving him his own newspaper paper to tear up. 

Teach the conure to sleep on his back

Conure parrot breeders love to teach this famous movement of their birds. So when you pull the conure out of his cage on your finger, place him in front of your chest with his back facing you. Then gently place your second hand on his back and start bending your body forward “very slowly.”

• Keep your hands on the conure’s back as you bend your torso forward. The conure may feel somewhat strange when he sleeps on his back, so you should keep your hand behind his back to feel more secure with movement. 
• When he is assured to sleep on his back with your hand, you can play with him by tickling his stomach. You can also give him some toys to play with while lying on his back.
• You can teach him more interesting tricks when he lies on his back, such as turning over. 

Ignore the crying of the Conyor bird

 While it’s important to interact with the bird, you shouldn’t pay attention to it when it is yelling. The conure may make annoying and very loud sounds.  While those sounds may bother you, you should do your best to ignore them when they make noise.

• If you go to his cage and he yells, he may get used to shouting to get your attention. For him, your attention is a reward for his behavior. 
• Interact with conure on a regular basis, and giving him some toys to play with may help him lower his shout. 

Preparing the conjure to roll out his feathers

The conure parrot feather is the most important part of his body

 

Know that most birds need to shed their feathers

 It happens to birds when their feathers fall naturally and are replaced by new ones. This procedure is necessary in the growth stages of any bird (including the conure). 

 

Know the age of the conure

 Molting begins when the conure is about 8-10 months old and then continues the procedure each year. The season in which the conure molts depends on the type of conure.

Feel how stressful the conure is

 The conure will become annoying and somewhat uncooperative. It will also feel itchy due to the newly growing feathers, and you can then spray them with water to relieve the itching.

Feed the conure with a protein-rich food, which helps new feathers grow. 

Healthy food is very important for helping new feathers grow

Decorate your conure

 This can be done by combing your hand over the conure parrot body to help the new feathers come out. If you have a pair of conure, and the two of them are feathering at the same time, they will support each other by beautifying each other and rubbing their bodies together. 

• Gently camel the conure, as it may feel pain when touching the new feathers.

Useful ideas

• Conure loves to get close to people. So spend as much time with him as you can interact with him and manipulate him.
• Conure is easy to train. Conure parrot will enjoy learning new tricks and words when you use positive stimulation (e.g., rewards and verbal praises). 
• You will be able to train the conure easier if his wings are clipped. Make an appointment with your bird veterinarian to do this.
• To attract the conures interest in food, feed it foods of different shapes, colors, sizes, and materials. 
• Although Conure parrot is very active, he also needs some time to rest. Give him about 12 hours of uninterrupted sleep and rest for the rest of the day. 
• Conure is a bird that usually does not get sick easily. However, if the conure shows signs of illness (such as lack of appetite, sitting with his head tucked against his body, or having discharge from the ear), take him to the ornithologist for treatment. 

Warnings

• The skin of black beans contains a fungal toxin called aflatoxin, which is toxic to conure. If you have to feed the conure peanuts, be sure to peel the peel first.
• There are certain fumes that are toxic to conures (perfumes, aerosols, and hot non-stick kitchenware). 
• There are some foods that are toxic to conures, such as cocoa, avocados, and onions. 
• Coneurs tend to associate with one person and can be tough with people they don’t know. 
• Conure parrot tends to shout, which can cause severe discomfort.
• conures can resort to plucking their feathers, which is a serious behavioral problem. Feathering is a form of self-harm that may result from boredom and stress. So in addition to providing a lush and entertaining environment for your bird, talk to your veterinarian about other ways to prevent the conure from plucking its feathers. 
• Female conure may lay eggs spontaneously, which can form nutritional deficiencies, osteoporosis, and other serious diseases. 

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