How old does a sun conure bird get?
Male Sun Conure (Aratinga solstitialiis ) about 3 years of age , dna sexed , with split band for sale .The bird will be good as a breeding stock or as a pet with some additional training . Not interested in any trade with other birds .
When to take a sun conure to the vet?
Moreover, if a sun conure who bites a lot, plays typically and eats regularly, suddenly leave these activities, then you should know that your bird is sick and is needed to examined by a veterinarian.
Why does my new sun conure keep biting?
However, biting could also be inadvertently taught to the sun conure whenever the new owner inserts his/her hands in the cage or pick up the baby sun conure. Since the birds are sensitive so it could be possible that the owner does not grab the sun conure softly and the bird feels severe pain, and that makes him start biting.
How much does a red factor sun conure cost?
I have 2 red factor sun conures and 2 pied sun conures available when weaned. Babies are all spoonfed, socialized and friendly. They come with DNA sexing certificate and hatch date. They will be weaned onto fresh veggies and fruit, a variety of pellets and seed. Older babies will be ready to go soon. Reds are $800 and pieds are $700.
What’s the life span of a sun conure?
After that they still have a long life ahead of them, as sun conures tend to live for a minimum of 15 years with good care. Ages of 20 or more are not uncommon and there are even birds that reach 30.
When do sun conures come out of the nest?
The breeding season for sun conures falls early in their natural habitat, usually in February. In captivity they usually breed a bit later, when spring is in full effect. Chicks become independent around 10 weeks and reach sexual maturity at 2 years of age.
Why did my sun conure parrot pass away?
Probably the most common cause of premature passing in all parrots, including sun conures, is bad diet. The myth that parrots can survive on nothing but seeds is still pervasive.
Why are sun conures endangered in the wild?
Sun conures are endangered in the wild, owing to habitat loss caused by human activity like cattle grazing. The capture of wild sun conures for the animal trade and food or to protect crops is not allowed but it likely still happens. On top of the dangers that humans pose, sun conures also have natural predators to deal with.
