The taxonomy of the sun conure has always been of interest. The blues mate died this summer and i had a hand raised sun baby and figured i would let them live together for a while til i found the irn another mate. The room temperature needed for sun conures cuteness. Dont forget to give this video a thumbs up and subscribe.
When setting up a bird cage for your conure, location is an important factor. If your cage was 3 feet wide i would use a lamp and reflector that is 18long. May 1, 2020 setting up your birds cage environment. Obviously you want the birdcage to match the rest of the house. With good care and healthy diets they can live more than 20 years. Conure bird cages for a larger conure patagonian conure minimum cage dimensions 30. Beautiful, playful, and charming, the illigers macaw has grown in popularity as an easily trainable pet bird.
Prevue pet products wrought iron select bird cage black. Also called the bluewinged macaw, it is a small parrot that requires plenty of attention. Conures are curious and active birds that will use all the space they are given. Jun 04, 2014 prepare your conures home before bringing him back home. Petco designer mink brown standing parrot cage parrot bird cage and playtop bird cage from can you replace the dowel with a natural tree. In aviaries, some owners install partitions to prevent birds from physically. John is reptile products manager for arcadia products plc. Nov 08, 2018 hey guys, just showing how my birds are doing in their newly built cage, plus update on the rest of the birds we have at home love birds parakeets quaker parrots and sun conure. A largeish cage transplanted outside is not an aviary.
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. Nov 19, 2016 this is my sun conure cage setup for when i get a conure in december. Jenday cage size we went bigger for braxy, about 36 x 30 x30 and when we asked at the store, the women thought this was the minimum size for our conure. Your conures cage should be 18 x 22 x 24 inches at minimum. Apr 08, 2019 to set up a macaw habitat, try to provide the largest enclosure possible, or at least 2 feet by 2 feet by 3 feet, since macaws have high energy and need lots of space. Choosing a cage with bar spacing thats too wide could result in your bird escaping from its cage, or worse yet, injuring itself when trying to escape. Setting up a homecage for a sun conure parrot forum parrot. Bar spacing is the most vital factor to consider when selecting a bird cage. The sulphurbreasted conure was common in brazilian aviculture many years ago. His tail should not touch the cage bottom or brush the cage top when standing in it.
The chicago zoological societybrookfield zoo and countless fans near and far. Sun conures need space if they are to mix successfully. Their sociability and even temperaments make them grea. Flight cages are always preferred over economy cages, and the larger the cage the better. Conure parrot cages for sale online bird cages now. Are hahns macaws as noisy or noisier than a sun conure. Or just go directly to our bird cages by species page to choose from the most common pet birds regardless of your birds species, we have a wide range of options available to you when selecting a bird cage, including different cage styles, cage brands. Who better to talk to than the experts who have been active in this field for. Jun 09, 2017 this is my jenday conure s cage setup. Custom cages provides customers with quality sun conure cages and enclosures for various species of birds. Conures like a small fleece hut hung from the top of their cage. Watch how we set up the bird cage, play top area, arrange our perches. A lot have bought this cage from petco which is an excellent price and being 30 x 30 its rather spacious. Line the bottom of the bird cage with newspaper or paper towels, and change the lining every other day.
Take a look at our conure care guide for the supplies, housing and food you need for. What is the minimum cage size for a green cheek conure. Primary sun conure cage setup avian avenue parrot forum. Sun conure breeding setup eggs breeding sun conures. Conure care, bird care and information for all types of conures. Strong toys are a must, as the macaws beak is known to be destructive. Cage sizes and bar spacing for pet birds the spruce pets. The hq flight bird cage is also available in double size, which is great if extra room is required. However if you feel that a homemade solution to cleaning is worth a try a baking soda, lemon juice mixture may be the ticket. There are many different kinds and sizes of birds that are kept as pets but they all need safe and secure housing. Conures need a large cage with plenty of space to move around in. Fit the lamp above the cage so that the lamp leads are out of the way of powerful beaks but close enough for the bird to use the light. But, today im going to give you a tour of roses cage and show you her setup, so you can get a. Also, try to find a stainless steel cage, since metal flakes or rust from other metals can be fatal to your macaw if ingested.
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. They are known for being delightfully playful, often known as the clowns of the bird kingdom. The sun conure is one of the more popular conures of its size due to its. Intelligent and constantly busy, youll need a large cage so that he can spread his wings without touching the sides of the cage. Setting up a homecage for a sun conure parrot forum. Setting up a home cage for a sun conure a little bigger cage would be ideal but if that is the cage you have right now and can provide a lot of out of cage play time, he should be fine and then at some point you may be able to get a little bigger cage. Some regard it as monotypic, meaning that it is a separate species from its allies the jenday, goldencapped and sulphurbreasted conures. Prevue pet products wrought iron select cage in black hammertone offers quality craftsmanship at an affordable cost. I have a male blue irn and a sun conure in the same cage.
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. His cage seems quite hoarded, but since he can fly in and. 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. The sun conure is no messier than smaller birds and loves to be outside of the cage for.
Cushion the floor of the cage with an inch or 2 of corncob, aspen, woodpellet or recycledpaper bedding, or use a. Apart from a week long or so period of time, about a week after bringing her home, loki has never been very noisy at all. Whether you want a specially shaped configuration, such as a fivesided outdoor cage for one macaw or a large rectangular cage to house several macaws, our cage building professionals will work with you closely to configure you special macaw cage. Cage sizes and bar spacing for pet birds dimensions are given in width x length x height in inches. Instructions arent the best at all, however, if you use some common sense, youll be fine. Constructed of wrought iron with a cagetop playstand to keep your bird entertained and content, the heavyduty push button lock keeps your bird securely inside its cage when playtime is over. This item nova microdermabrasion 6168 inches large bird cage play top parrot cockatiel parakeet chinchilla macaw cockatoo cage wstand perch pet supplies super deal pro 61 68 2in1 large bird cage with rolling stand parrot chinchilla finch cage macaw conure cockatiel cockatoo pet house wrought iron birdcage, black. My elderly mom and i shared a condo that was alltile flooring, but had plenty furniture and wall decor in the great room where sundance had her house read cage if you prefer. It is also crucial to select a cage thats adequately sized regarding the internal dimensions. Mar, 2020 place some basic items in your conure s cage.
Yaheetech 69inch wrought iron rolling large parrot bird cage for african grey small quaker amazon parrot cockatiel sun parakeet green cheek conure dove lovebird budgie play top bird cage with stand nova microdermabrasion 6168 inches large bird cage play top parrot cockatiel parakeet chinchilla macaw cockatoo cage wstand perch pet supplies. Bird species profile 8 best mediumsized pet bird species severe chestnutfronted macaw. Custom cages is the usas largest buildtoorder pet cage manufacturer, providing customers quality custom cages and enclosures for birds, reptiles, cats, etc. For a small size conure, a minimum of 24x16x20 60 x 40 x 50 cm, and for the larger species, a minimum of 44x26x40 120 x 65 x 100 cm. 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. Position the perches such that your conure s tail feathers will not rub against the cage bars when she sits on the perches. How should i set up my green cheek conures bird cage and. The cage is good for midsized parrots, we recommend monk,quaker, cockatiel, indian ring neck, greencheek, sun conure, blackheaded caique, dove or the similar. In my experience my sun was almost one when i got him, he did not like me to enter into his cage for a couple months, he would bite meit honestly took him a good 23 months to warm up to mei could teach him words, or kissing noises but hands on he wasnt readysuns like music this is how i got mine to come around pretty quick i would turn on music and dance and sing, he loved it lol. These parrots are extremely good partners for life. Parakeet, budgie, parrot, cage set up, bird toys parrot pet, parrot. Make sure to offer comfortable home to your parrot the milieu your macaw parrot lives in could actually mean the contrast between a healthy. Mango the conure has a great cage set up parront tip.
Conure care, bird care and information for all types of. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Jenday cage size parrot forum parrot owners community. When choosing conure bird cages, one needs to take a few things into consideration. As an extremely social bird, it wants to be part of the family. Also, aim for a minimum bird cage size of 36 wide, 48 deep, and 60 tall enough to easily open and flap their wings inside. A single sun conure needs a cage that is is at least two feett wide, two feet long and 2 12 feet tall. If you dont have a large aviary where your bird can fly freely and safely at all times then you will need a cage for it. For your conure, choose at least two perches that are 12 to 58 inches about 1. Bird cage cleaning tips for sun conure parrot owners.
It took me about 30 minuets to set up, while i was watching tv. Blue headed pionus 3yo jewel, green cheek conure 3yo charlie, congo african grey 5yo baby girl, white capped pionus 1yo. You can click on each species of bird in the chart above to see the specific cages that are recommended for that particular species. Macaws are active birds, and they love to climb, swing, bounce, and chew. Keep the cage away from the kitchen and open windows, and out of direct sunlight. There are homemade bird cage cleaning recipes on the internet, but for goldies owner time is a precious commodity that is best reserved for playing with my sun conure. This page will display availability of our handfed sun conure babies. Thus, its vital that you give a cage that is safe, comfy and pleasurable. I have a yellow collared macaw, which is also a minimacaw, like a hahns is. In general, budgies, cockatiels, hanging parrots and conures are said to be the most peaceable and socially liberal of the family.
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. Over the years, squirrels have filled my yard with these trees. Macaw bird cages for sale buy your large parrot the best. Your macaw cage is his manor and where he will be spending the majority of his time. The bird cage should be large enough for your conure to fully extend his wings without touching either side of the parrot cage. His cage is open most of the day, so he can fly and exercice like he wants to and hang out with me. Birds are sensitive to smoke, strong smells and drafts. I was unsure about purchasing a cage online the last one i bought, was a flimsy one. There is a shelf at the bottom of the cage that is large enough to hold a large perch stand and the food.
On my continuous quest for enlightenment regarding all parrot issues i had a rather lengthy conversation with john courteneysmith, yesterday, regarding uvlighting for parrots and other birds. Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a color for your sun conure cages. My avian vet said black walnut was ok to use for perches, but to let it dry first. The cage is good for midsized parrots, we recommend monk,quaker, cockatiel, indian ring neck, greencheek, sun conure, blackheaded caique, dove or the similar size birds. When deciding what size cage to get your bird, and whats best to put inside it, it can be daunting. The sun grew up with several clutches of baby irns, so it had 9 ringnecks with him. Keeping parrots together keeping parrots parrots guide omlet. How should i set up my green cheek conures bird cage. These individuals, however, believe that the four species form a complex grouping, a closely related set of species that are separate but allied as a result of sharing certain features. All you need to do is decide whether the front left or back right is your preferred basking zone. A cage best suited for a conure must be large enough that the tail does not touch the bottom, and the bird has enough room for unrestricted movements. They like to socialize with their owner so consider a high visibility area of your home. Indeed, during multiple conversations during the 1980s and 1990s with nelson kawall a prominent aviculturist from brazil and whom the kawall. Bird cage setups for small to mediumsized conures such as sun conures, green cheek conures, peach fronted conures and similar sized parrots.