Where can I find a green cheeked conure?
Ever wanted to learn more about the Green Cheeked Conure? These adorable birds are native to South America and are mainly found in the dense forests of Bolivia and Brazil. At an average height of 10 inches they may be small but this doesn’t stop them from being a truly fascinating bird.
Is there a way to stop green cheek conure biting?
No, we are not ‘yes’ women and men. No, we do not point fingers at one group of people to shame and humiliate for the destruction caused to the world of parrots. We are all held responsible and as a member of the BirbSquad, you join me amongst many others who are fed up with the system and ready to fight for change.
What makes a green cheeked conure fall off a perch?
Because of their inquisitive nature Green-Cheeked Conures are accident prone. They are clumsy and fall off their perch easily. Also, their sneaky mate may push them off. If this happens check your conures wings and legs for injuries and then fix the perch (if this needs doing).
What do conures do in the wild to survive?
In the wild conures have a routine that involves lots of flying and eating fruits and seeds. This social bird is used to adapting to its surroundings to survive and flourish. Conures in captivity need a varied diet and plenty of exercise so that they don’t become bored and start picking their feathers.
What do you need to know about green cheeked conures?
Green cheeks are not known to be nippy, and are particularly affectionate. Because green-cheeked conures are highly affectionate and love their owners intensely, they need an owner that is able to give them a great deal of time out of the cage. With some attention on a daily basis, even paired green cheeks will maintain their pet quality.
How big does a green cheek conure cage need to be?
Having said that, here are specific cage requirements for green-cheeked conures: The cage should be about 24 inches wide, x 24 inches long, x 30 inches high. It should be constructed with metallic bars that are spaced not more than ¾ inches apart. Generally, it is good to provide these birds with enough space for them to play around.
How long does it take for a green cheek conure to molt?
Green Cheek Conure Molting. Yearly, the feathers are shed and new feathers are regenerated. This molting process last roughly two months and starts on the wings or the head of the bird. As the bird cycles through the molt, you’ll notice tubelike structures all over the Conure’s body. These tube structures, called pin feathers,…
When do I clip my green cheek conure’s wings?
In fact, owners who clip their Green Cheek Conure’s wings take advantage of this as the wings will stay clipped for roughly a year. Only when the bird molts, will the owner have to go get the wings clipped again. What can you do during the molt? Again, the most important thing is to not stress the bird out.
