The ideal room temperature for sun conures is between 62 and 74 degrees fahrenheit. Sun conure breeding in a nest box while in the wild, the sun conures nest in small cavities of trees and this is the sun conure breeding setup they are naturally inclined to for successful breeding. It comes with a removable center partition for extra versatility, and will be especially favored as a parrot cage by owners of more than one conure. Many can be sexually mature earlier but it is not wise to breed them younger than a year. He has a pretty large cage, not sure of the exact dimensions, but im very confused on how to set it up, i hear that people put newspaper to line the cage with but are you supposed to put that on top of the litter or under it. Macaws breeding box shape size making and setup tips how. Since a flight cage of only 3 to 4 feet in length will make most conure pairs happy, they are a bird that most people can find the room to breed, if they should so choose. Bird cage cleaning tips for sun conure parrot owners. Breeding barrels and boxes conure bird breeding box importer. Macaws aviary cages breeding setup tips exotic birds parrots aviary breeding farm setup.
A cockatiel size wooden nest box is suitable for breeding sun conures, or using strong plywood, you can construct your own wooden nest boxes for sun conures measuring 12 x 12 x 12 inches or 15 x 12 x 12 inches, with an entrance hole of 3 inch in diameter. Either separate male and female for a few weeks, or move them to a different environment preferable a very large aviary. A new conure species has been identified in brazil. Sun conures, a smaller breed of parrot, are sexually mature at the age of 2 and can begin breeding. An interesting article about breeding and biology of the sun conure. Sun conures are vibrantly colored parrot native to northeastern south america. According to the breeder they are about 78 months old and i should start preparing them for breeding in januaryfebruary. The blue crown is a bit afield of this group toward the macaws, but its breeding habits and seasons are very close to the rest of this group. Popular conures and their breeding habits vorens aviaries inc. Sun conure or aratinga solstitialis, breeding, feeding, housing. My sun conures cage usually gets a wipe down everyday. The bird enoys the height, the tree feeding cups and the play area with two additional cups not sure why all my birds like to toss these bowl, but they seems to enjoy it.
Below are the dimensions of nesting boxes usually used for these conures. Sun conures, a smaller breed of parrot, are sexually mature at the age of 2. Dec 10, 2014 breeding birds is not as simple as it sounds, and breeding your macaw is a decision that should only be made after a lot of research and talking with experienced breeders. These are the goldcapped, jenday, sun and dusky conures. Jan 22, 2012 we did several things the vet recommended to discourage that. These birds look similar to an immature sun conure. Moreover, all the necessary breeding supplies are available in the cage for breeding birds. Private aviculturists have fared quite well in this area. Macaws breeding box shape size making and setup tips how to.
Since it is difficult to verify whether an imported illigers macaw is wildcaught or captivebred, the wild bird protection act of 1992 bans the import of all illigers macaws to the u. Although they are hard to find, multiple breeding programs in the u. Macaws and conures are similiar in personality outgoing, love attention, playfulonly thing different is size and volumea hahns is conure sized but very much small bird with big macaw personality. Apr 18, 2020 sun conures measure 12 inches 30cm in length, including the long tail. This pet owners guide is packed with useful tips, including advice on pair selection, how to determine the sex of your conures, how to choose a suitable breeding cage for your sun conures, and optimal size of a. The sex of the greencheeked conure is undeterminable by appearance, though an immature bird will have duller pulmage than the adult, darker irises, and less maroonish coloring on there abdomen. I got the largest size and im using it for a sun conure, she seems pretty happy.
What is the minimum cage size for a green cheek conure. Breeding sun conure parrot documentary method of parrot breeding sun conure parrot training sun conure for sale sun conure parrot sun conure. Rolls like a dream, looks nice, the flared pan part catches almost every seed dropped. Despite the trend of recent years for raw beginners to start off with these large parrots, it must be emphasised that they are in no way suitable for the beginner. Conure care, bird care and information for all types of conures. When planning to breed sun conures, its important to place a nesting box inside the cage of the female bird.
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. In the breeding centre at palmitos park one pair of military macaws had not been successful in breeding. Leafy branches can be placed in the aviary or cage for the birds to chew up. As with all conures, the sun conure has the bare, white skin patch around the eyes. It is best to attach this to the exterior of the cage. When we first bought a cage for our gcc green cheek conure we decided a really big one was the best option but now its hell to clean it, even once a we. Repeat with two to three additional pieces of wire to secure the nesting box. Advice for anyone interested in breeding sun conures with tips on everything from choosing a breeding pair, breeding cages and nest boxes, and optimal diet. Before taking that often difficult and expensive step, there are a couple of changes, which can be made. With a cage equal to or lower than my eye level this minimizes the possibility of the birds feeling superior or dominant in the pecking order. This practical guide provides an overview of basic sun conure care, as well as advice to pet owners who plan on breeding sun conures. To safeguard the health of your bird and his or her offspring, you need to be able to handle any situation you encounter. Oct 21, 2019 to set up a bird cage, pick a sturdy cage thats at least twice as tall and twice as wide as the wingspan of your bird.
They like to socialize with their owner so consider a high visibility area of your home. There are a number of enclosures suitable for conure breeding. Greencheeked conure breeding reproduction beauty of birds. As i walked to the cage containing them, they were typical of wild caught. Everyday before bedtime for goldie my sun conure, her cage area is swept. Buy products related to sun conure cage products and see what customers say about sun conure cage products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
The newspaper liner is changed and toys are checked for cleanliness. This group consists of the bluecrowned, mitred, cherryheaded, redfronted, whiteeyed, finchs, green and redthroated conures. Common breeding seasons for birds and parrots impulse parrots. Obviously you want the birdcage to match the rest of the house. Macaws aviary cages breeding setup tips exotic birds. Marcy covaul, president, pyrrhura breeders association, for. The room temperature needed for sun conures cuteness. The hq flight bird cage is also available in double size, which is great if extra room is required. Macaws breeding box shape size making and setup tips how to setup birds parrots breeding box tips. Conures like to dip their food in their water bowls, so you may need to clean your conure s water dish several times a day.
Important tips for love birds fanciers like cage size, breeding tips, breeding. Since a flight cage of only 3 to 4 feet in length will make most conure pairs happy, they are. Tips for an conure bird cage conures benefit from a medium sized or larger bird cage, consider a minimum of 24 wide, 24 deep, and 24 tall. Average incubation is 24 days, varying from 22 to 25 days. Common breeding seasons for birds and parrots march 20, 2017 by impulse parrots as breeders and hand raisers of many parrot species, i receive many enquiries from people wanting to know when a certain bird species start breeding. Breeding of sun conures, part ii a i can recall that day in the 1970s as if it were today.
These birds reach sexual maturity around two years of age. Conures should not be near drafts or heatac vents because the fluctuation in temperature can cause illness. This usually takes just a minute and is usually done before fresh food and water is given. Aug 19, 2018 macaws breeding box shape size making and setup tips how to setup birds parrots breeding box tips. Ask someone at a pet store or do research online to find out how far apart the bars should be spaced for your bird species. Importer of breeding barrels and boxes conure bird breeding box, bird breeding stand, black breeding cage and macaw breeding box offered by pisces. The male is always looking out for the female and kissing and cleaning her.
If you keep cooler temperatures in your home, you should provide a sleeping huts for your parrot at all times, and use a cage cover at night to prevent. Some breeders use a stackable cage system indoors and some use outdoor flights, both have proved to be very successful. They have already bonded and seem really fond of each other. Even though these parrots are one size smaller than the previous group, i recommend. Our most customized large bird cages can be configured with our online cage configurator, however if you are looking for a standard size for your macaws, you will be able to find all our popular cage options here. On a daily basis, you should clean his water and food dishes. With indoor cage breeding being common for conures, i do not have the top of the cage higher than my eye level. This species appears to be a kind of missing link between the sun and janday conure.
Breeding pineapple green cheeks parrot forum parrot. Conure care at provides bird information for all types of conures covering conure cages, bird baths, bird toys and playpens, bird health care for conure species, breeding conures and other features of conures. Jun 08, 2018 macaws aviary cages breeding setup tips exotic birds parrots aviary breeding farm setup. The plumage of the sun conure is a strikingly beautiful redorangeyellow over most of the bird. However, from above three bird breeding cages, yml small breeding cages is quite magnificent with all perspectives and need of a parrot bird. Several beautiful mutations of the greencheek conure have been bred in aviculture, including the cinnamon yellowsided and the pineapple. Apr 12, 2017 what is the minimum bird cage size for a green cheek conure. As i walked to the cage containing them, they were typical of wild caught conures.
Conures like to develop a level of dominance within its group and also over their handlers. This page will display availability of our handfed sun conure babies. Attach the nesting box in an elevated position near the top of the cage using wire. A breeding pair of sun conure parrot and showing their diet that we give them seed mix and soft food. How should i set up my green cheek conures bird cage and how. New friends cockatoos are getting new breeding cage. Conures can be messy, so you will need to maintain a regular cleaning schedule for your conure s cage. The new species has been called the sulphurbreasted conure. And that environment primarily is the cage for these birds. Those two mutations are easily confused please refer to the insightful article is it a cinnamon or a pineapple. After the initial breeding, the birds will continue to breed at least once per year. Setting up a homecage for a sun conure parrot forum. Greencheeked conure, pyrrhura molinae animal world.
The stackable cages are homemade and measure 6ft x 2ft x 2ft, each double cage holds one pair. Experience with dwarf macaws or at least large conures before attempting the large macaws is advised, otherwise the blue and gold is the best of the large species with which to begin. Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a color for your sun conure cages. By purchasing this cage, you can keep around 6 parrot pairs easily at home. They can be noisy pets and do not learn to speak very well, but they are incredibly beautiful and can be affectionate, amusing and intelligent companions. Hence, a mated pair can be caged together for breeding but the pair will not breed until the conditions are conducive. Breeding sun conure parrot documentary method of parrot. If you order a bird cage through custom cages, you can have your sun conure cages painted any color you likered, yellow, blue, green or violet.
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