Conures are a diverse group of small- to medium-sized parrots that are great for first time pet parents. Our conure overview guide provides basic care needs for a range of small conure species, including:
Conures are exceptionally active and intelligentthey love to jump, dance, and climb. They can even be taught to perform tricks! Conures usually enjoy human interaction and benefit from daily playtime, so its important to socialize your conure by allowing them time outside their enclosed habitat every day. When your conure is outside their habitat, supervise them closely to ensure they dont injure themselves or interact with something harmful.
Conures may nip or bite at their pet parent on occasion, especially when feeling excited, confused, or threatened. If this happens, dont yell your conure or give attention to the behavior. This will only encourage repeat behavior. Instead of reacting negatively, put the bird down (in a pet-safe area) and walk away. This acts as a time-out for the bird that teaches them biting does not get attention.
You can minimize the risk of a bite by paying attention to your conures body language before approaching or handling it. If the bird has pinned eyes, flared tail feathers, or is lunging at you, the conure may be feeling emotions that could lead to a bite.
While conures are usually not avid talkers, theyre highly vocal and might not be a suitable companion for noise-sensitive pet parents. Green-cheeked conures are known to be quieter than their other conure cousins, but they still squawk, chatter, and chirp.
Can a Green-Cheeked Conure talk?
It is possible to teach Green-Cheeked Conures to speak a few words. They can mimic some human speech, but their voice is a little gravelly, so they’re not the best birds for talking.
They are generally quiet birds, but they do enjoy interacting with people, so if you give them enough time, they can learn to communicate, though not all of them will.
Similar to parrotlets, green-cheeked conures are small, quiet birds with limited speech abilities.
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How much does a Green-Cheeked Conure cost?
Green-Cheeked Conures cost between £100 and £300. The cost is determined by the bird’s age, appearance, degree of training, and amount of human contact.
Although there are many Conures for sale online for between £150 and £200, young, hand-reared birds with vibrant colors are probably more expensive.
Always make sure you buy a healthy bird. Think about purchasing from a reputable merchant that owners have recommended or from a seasoned breeder. Please do not hesitate to inquire about the origin of the bird and the amount of daily care it receives.
If you choose to purchase the bird online, you can inform the seller that you would prefer to view it in person before making a choice.
Check out our guide to the five essential questions before buying a bird.
How long does a Green-Cheeked Conure live for?
In captivity, a Green-Cheeked Conure’s lifespan ranges from 10 to 25 years. This large age range is due to the fact that it depends on the bird’s level of care and whether it eats a healthy, balanced diet.
In the wild, a healthy conure can live for more than 30 years, though much longer lives are uncommon.
The average life expectancy of Green-Cheeked Conures is thought to be lowered by neglect in captivity, which includes inadequate nutrition, though there is little information on how old these birds live.
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