Simply
put, conures are great little birds. They tame and bond quickly
with their owner, can learn to speak more than a few words,
and are very funny. The only problem is a loud and shrill
voice, and in pairs, they can be downright loud, so a single
bird is usually best for a family setting. They are easy to
maintain, and can entertain you and themselves for hours.
Conures are extremely active, colorful and playful. It is
worth your time to check out this bird iif you are looking
for a new feathered friend.
Very
Colorful Birds
The Sun Conures body color is typically a deep yellow-orange, almost golden,
glow. The rest of their plumage is a cacaphony of yellow,
orange, red, blue and green colors that are simply brilliant
to see.
The birds are approximately 12 inches in length and can live
as long as 15 years. As a pet, they are playful, inquisitive,
active and curious. They love attention and closeness from
their owners.
The bird
changes in color over time. At first the young conure is mostly
olive green, but at around 6 months, the plumage slowly turns
to a yellow-orange coloration and by the end of their first
year, they have their full color.
Easy
to Care For
These
birds are easy to maintain. They need a cage measuring 20
inches wide by 20 inches long by 24 inches high for adequate
room. The cage should be placed in a location away from drafts
from windows, doors, and heating and air ducts. It is best
to choose a cage with perches that are one-half inch in diameter
and bars spaced three-quarters to one inch apart so the conures
do not get their heads stuck between the bars or damage tail
feathers.
Toys
Hanging
toys are favorites for conures. They love to climb and hang,
so rope toys, chain toys, and toys with hoops or rings are
great. Also, since conures like to chew, pick some toys they
can chew on and it will help maintain a healthy beak and also
save on perches.
