Best Birds Aviary

Conures

Conures are intelligent parrots and lots of fun! Conures can be one of the most entertaining birds, and if they’re hand fed and used to humans, can be taught several tricks. Some of them will actually learn to “play dead”—lying on its back on command, and then staying there until you reward it with a treat. Others will not only perch on your finger, but flip back and hang upside down. They are very sociable creatures, though. They like being babied with treats and petting. Despite their moodiness, they have less behavioral problems than the bigger parrots, except for the tendency to nip strangers. That can easily be remedied with consistent training. With proper care and good diet, conures can live from 15 to 35 years. Most of the types sold in pet stores are low maintenance, requiring - like all other birds - just a clean cage, proper diet, toys, and human interaction.

Danger to pet birds

Pet birds are extremely susceptible to a wide variety of household dangers. There are numerous reasons for this, including their small size, rapid metabolism, and sensitive respiratory systems. Of course,...

Parrot diet and nutrition

Diet is the most important factor in your bird's life. A poor diet can be the underlying cause of many health problems. Pellets  Feeding pellets as 80% or more of...

Why and how to switch your bird to a pelleted diet

Why?Diet is the most important factor in your bird's life. A poor diet can be the underlying cause of many health problems. Feeding pellets as 80% or more of the...