All About Conure Training & Care

• Conures are noisy birds. Almost all have loud voices, and like to use them.
• They aren't notable talkers, but almost all will speak a word or two. Some species are better than others, but it mostly depends on the individual.
• They are active, playful, bold, and affectionate.
• They have remarkable mood swings, but in a good way. One minute they'll be acting the clown, climbing on their toys and screeching in mock anger, the next minute they'll be curled next to you, begging for a scratch.
• Conures beg for attention all the time.
• They're great at learning tricks; many will lie on their back and "play dead", and hanging upside-down from a finger is an easy one.
• Some Conures are one-person birds, others more out-going.

The cage shape is also very important for the bird. Square or rectangular cages are more appropriate for parrots. Before buying the cage, do a thorough checking of the security mechanism.

Conures are active and playful birds, who need a large cage to clamber around in. A large cockatiel cage will do for the small Conures, the others will need a good-sized parrot cage. Be careful where you place those perches; if those long Conure tails rub against the bars the tail feathers will become very ragged.

Give your Conure lots of toys, it will use them with gusto. They like toys they can destroy, but make sure there's no small parts they can swallow or openings where they could catch a claw or beak. Your Conure will also appreciate a large play stand, again, equipped with lots of toys.

• Approximately: 24" W x 24" H x 24" D
• Bar spacing: 5/8" to 3/4"

Learn more about Conure Cages.

Conures are no fussy eaters. A Conure should be provided with proper diet to keep it happy and content. A pet Conure's regular diet includes pellets, veggies, nuts, fruits, small sized pastas, cooked chicken or turkey and other bits and pieces of foods.:

• Many even prefer boiled vegetables to fresh ones.
• Give plenty of fresh water to your Conure for a happy and healthy bird.
• Beware, that a Conure can become bored with formulated diet that can trigger off negative behavior.
• Make a combination of small parrot mix and supplement with your bird's regular meals.
• Vitamin supplements can be added to their drinking water or sprinkled on their food
• Make sure you never feed your bird avocado, cabbage, parsley and iceberg lettuce.

Remember, your pet's diet will improve its health and will keep it content.

What is the Ideal Diet For Your Conure 

Usually active, energetic and healthy, Conure can suffer from common diseases like any other Parrots. These health issues are:

• loss of appetite
• diarrhea
• Anorexia
• lethargy
• weight loss
• feather plucking
• beak swelling
• wheezing or coughing
• favoring one foot
• eye or nasal discharge
• red or swollen eyes

How To Keep Your Conure Healthy?