What temperature should conures be kept?

What temperature should conures be kept?

Housing. Green cheek conures acclimate well to average household temperatures, not to drop below 65°F or to exceed 80°F; be cautious of extreme temperature changes. The habitat should be placed off the floor in an area that is well-lit and away from drafts.

What temperature is too cold for conures?

It’s obvious to assume anything below freezing (32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius) is too cold for parrots as it’s straightforward for them to freeze to death. But again, you need to understand most parrots should live at a temperature that’s a minimum above 18 degrees Celsius (65 degrees Fahrenheit).

What temp do sun conures like?

Mimic natural environment. Household temperatures of 70-80°F (21-27°C) are generally acceptable, however healthy birds can tolerate hot and cold temperatures.

Are sun conures Hardy?

Most conures are healthy, hardy birds.

Can conures die from cold?

In an emergency, a parrot may even be able to handle down to the 50s, but any colder, you’d have to get them somewhere warm or face a very serious risk to their life/health.

How hot is too hot for conure?

Usually the ambient temperature is lower than the bird’s body temperature, and the bird’s metabolism produces heat to keep warm. But when the outside air rises above about 40 degrees C (104 degrees F) the bird’s metabolic heat will cause it to get too warm. So the bird needs to cool down.

Should I cover my conures cage at night?

As long as a dark, quiet and somewhat secluded area is provided for a bird to sleep in, most will be fine without being covered at night. Remember, however, that sleep is vital to a bird’s well-being. If you are in doubt about your pet’s reaction to being uncovered, play it safe and resume covering the cage at night.

How cold can a conure get?

Birds (especially larger parrots) can generally tolerate temperatures as low as the 50s, but once the thermometer drops below that, they may get fluffed up (expending all of their energy trying to trap warm air between their feathers and their bodies to keep warm) and stop eating.

What is a conures favorite food?

Conures enjoy a range of foods, including pellets, commercial birdseed, fruits and vegetables and occasional treats. Pellets should make up 80-85% of your conure’s diet. Feed your conure dark, leafy greens, squash, berries, melons and other brightly colored fruits and vegetables. Offer birdseed as an occasional treat.

Can conures eat bananas?

Diet. It is important to include a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables in your bird’s diet. Some healthy fruits include apples, grapes, bananas and melons. Vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, peas, collard greens, greenbeans and kidney, pinto and black beans also make great conure food.

What is the friendliest conure?

White-Eyed Conure The White-Eyed Conure only lives about 20 years, but they make some of the best pets of any type of Conure. This is because of their docile nature that makes them more well-behaved than other parrots.

Which is better a male or female sun conure?

Male sun conures also have somewhat sturdier and thicker physiques than the daintier females. The females are usually much more lithe in outline. Not only are their bodies thinner and more graceful, their bills are tinier, too.