Aaron Lewis
GREEN CHEEK CONURE
CARE & INFORMATION
DIET
In their native environments, these Parrots consume several forms of sustenance. Some of their preferred foods are seeds, nectar and flowers. Ficus calyptroceras is a fig-bearing plant that Green Cheek Conures often use for nourishment. Not only are these plants in the Moracceae family easy to find, they reliably produce fruit no matter what time of the year it is. However, they visit many types of trees for feeding, whether they're going after dry fruit or pulp. As pets, Green Cheek Conures thrive when fed the correct diet which is very misunderstood in the community. Here is a rough idea on what and how much your feathery friend should be eating.
CAGE SIZE Green Cheek Conures are playful birds that need a large cage to accommodate their toys and to have enough room to spread their wings. The larger the cage, the more comfortable it will be for the bird. The minimum size cage for a Green Cheek Conure should be 28" long by 20" wide by 28" tall. A good cage should have horizontal bars on at least two sides. Horizontal bars help to make climbing easier. Bar spacing should be no more than 3¼4" apart to prevent injury. HEALTH The Conure should be wormed every three months. Do so by using Avitrol Plus bird wormer. The Parrots toenails may overgrow and they must be clipped, if left they will be uncomfortable for the bird and may caught in the cage wire. When clipping ensure that you do not cut the blood vein that runs into the nail. A Parrots beak can overgrow also if not provided objects to wear it down. If the beak does get too long it can cause several issues. CLIPPING THE WINGS When clipping the wing cut only 4 or 5 of the flight feathers, this is enough to keep most birds off balance when flying. Some birds with clipped wings can counter balance and still fly. Ensure the bird is out of harms way, away from other pets and not under foot as it will not be able to fly from danger. |
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