Others might tend towards macaws, black cockies or exotic lories, but for me it has always been this little green. Golden conure guaruba guarouba parrot encyclopedia. Golden conures australia includes the keeping, breeding and information of golden conures aka. The sun conure s body color possesses a yelloworange glow with a distinct resemblance to gold. According to the breeder they are about 78 months old and i should start preparing them for breeding in januaryfebruary. Rainy season can be marked as their breeding period. Conures also enjoy extra treats such as shredded meat or pasta, hard boiled egg, peanut butter, bean sprouts and torn up. My peach fronted conures are kept in suspended aviaries which measure 2. The greencheeked as a companion because greencheeked are highly affectionate and love their owners intensely, they need an owner who is able to give them a great deal of time out of the cage. Although not quite as popular as the closelyrelated sun conure, the jenday conure is very well established in aviculture and is commonly kept as a pet photo credit. They are a new breeding pair laying only one fertile egg last season. Aratinga solstitialis sun parakeet animal diversity web. Sun conure aratinga solstitialis parrot encyclopedia.
Their breeding season is generally between december and march, but its not unusual for them to breed outside of this period, or even all year round. They can be aggressive birds requiring only one pair per aviary and needing double wiring between aviaries. Like the green conure group, it is highly seasonal about beginning nesting activities, but like the gold cap group, it is freebreeding, once it decides that the season is at hand. However, the dimensions can vary widely, as they are influenced by the owners and the birds preferences.
Calcium supplements may be given particularly in the leed up to the breeding season however the directions on the bottle should be followed and your vet should be consulted with to prevent overdosing your birds. There are about 20 species of conures in australia. Breeding they reach maturity at 1 year of age and start to breed from june till december. Is anyone looking for a new home for their sun conure male our female has become very moody and i think. A large vertical style nestbox is sufficient for breeding these birds and should be made of a non toxic hardwood with wooden cleats installed. One report of a nest found in urban boa vista in n roraima in november. Whats the youngest age that sun conures can start breeding.
Now that i know my two suns are male and female i want to be prepared. The jenday conurealso known as the jandaya parakeetis a mediumsized parrot native to northeastern brazil. Set up a mediumsized parrot cage as a breeding aviary for the bourkes parakeet pair. Sun conures are vibrantly colored parrot native to northeastern south america. If we take a clutch for hand rearing, then a second clutch will normally be produced. Bird breeding conures are relatively easy enough to breed when they are placed in the right environment. While it is possible for a breeding pair to produce multiple clutches throughout the breeding season, it is recommended that the breeder allows the pair to have a. Breeding of sun conures, part ii a i can recall that day in the 1970s as if it were today. A sun conure can live between 15 to 25 years with proper nutrition, exercise, and regular veterinary visits. There is no known courtship behavior among any species of conure. Coming to australia the golden conure originated in the equatorial tropical rainforests in the northern region of brazil, which run parallel to the southern. My mother has told me that its mating season but ive read about it and they only mate in spring but its now summer and he should stop his mating stuff he is 5 years of age and had has bad experiences he was in the.
Below are the dimensions of nesting boxes usually used for these conures. They will also accept suitably sized suspended wire cages. An interesting article about breeding and biology of the sun conure. These birds, under captive conditions, have no breeding season in the real sense of the word.
Parrot forum view topic sun conure breeding season. Malefemale conure behavior differences there is a vast range of parrotfamily birds that are called conures, so it is almost impossible to generalize in regard to the differences between male and female birds. Hi sadly selling my 3 year sun conure it is ready for this springs breeding season,this conure has yellow tail. As we keep quite a number of pairs, we tend to try to allow our pairs to only produce one round of young per season.
Because the parakeets are so social, they are easy to breed in a group setting, even though the birds do form mating pairs. My sun conure charlie has been misbehaving lately, he has been attempting to bite my brothers and me on occasions and has been screaming alot. Attractive birds with the sun conure probably the best coloured of the more popular conures. Older chicks whose eyes are open and trying to focus are more aware of their environments and more used to the dark. Impulse parrots regularly hand raises baby sun conure chicks every breeding season. Personally, i think it is beneficial for them to sleep in the box, as this one prevents night fright, and also helps with nest box familiarity when it comes to breeding season. Make good parents and have been used to foster valuable larger parrots.
The sun conure, also known as the sun parakeet is considered to be one of the most beautiful birds in the parrot family. The male bird was hand raised, but both birds have been living in an aviary for the past 2 years. The sun parakeet aratinga solstitialis, also known in aviculture as the sun conure, is a mediumsized, vibrantly colored parrot native to northeastern south america. However, in their natural environment, nests have been found most often in february. The brilliant blend of yellow, orange, red, blue and green colors means sun conures outshine most other birds in appearance. They require more protein intake during breeding season, more carbohydrates when rearing young, and more calcium during egg production. Intermediate to the previous two groups is the nanday conure. These small birds will also begin egg laying when the days get longer in the spring season, and when soft foods, such as yogurt or cheese are available. Because conures are active birds, a cage for two should be about 4 feet by 4 feet by 2 feet to allow room for playing, bathing and exercise, even with a nesting box in it. The chicks are brought into the brooder at 23 weeks of age and typically take 8 weeks to wean and be ready for their new homes hand raised sun conures make great pets for all ages and love playing with you.
Sun conure or aratinga solstitialis, breeding, feeding, housing. 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 sun conure was recently uplisted to endangered due to a very rapid reduction in its population size during the last three decades. The plumage of the sun conure is a strikingly beautiful redorangeyellow over most of the bird. 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. These are the goldcapped, jenday, sun and dusky conures. This cage should be at least 30 inches long by 18 inches wide. The sun parakeet aratinga solstitialis, also known in aviculture as the sun conure, is a.
The chicks fledge at around 8 weeks old, and are fully weaned when they are between 811 weeks old. Hello everyone, i have for sale a young breeding pair of sun conures. This practical guide provides an overview of basic sun conure care, as well as advice to pet owners who plan on breeding sun conures. As with all conures, the sun conure has the bare, white skin patch around the eyes. Little is known about sun conure reproduction and nesting in the wild. Greencheeked conures have been known to talk, but they are generally not prized for theyre talking abilities.
Breeding pineapple green cheeks parrot forum parrot. As there are humongous geographical differences, their breeding season varies with climate and region. Fruits and vegetables should only be kept in the aviary or cage for approximately four to six hours. They lay between 48 eggs occasionally 10 which most of them will be fertile. Sun conure birdsville bird shop, sydney birdsville pet supplies. Birds we breed mooies aviaries, green cheeks, conures. Breeding pineapple green cheeks hi everyone, i have just purchased two pineapple green cheeks and i would like to breed them. The breeding season for sun conures begins in february. Gregarious at all times of year, roosting and foraging in groups of 330 birds. Quaker parrots are bred all over the world, including the united states, australia, asia, canada, and europe. The sun, jandaya, and goldencapped parakeets will all interbreed in captivity the.
A breeding pair of sun conure parrot and showing their diet that we give them seed mix and soft food. I have 2 sun conures, sonny and sammy they came with the names well they have never been dna sexed but plan on getting it done sometime. This keeps the breeding season and all the chores to around 4 or 5 months, and keeps the adults birds in tiptop condition. Egg food or similar plus fruit and veg some are fussy you have to try them out. A pet owners guide to breeding sun conures, written by stuff4petz author, jenny griffin, and published by ecologix media, is now available as a kindle ebook.
The book is a compilation of several articles from the stuff4petz website, plus additional information on hand rearing, wing trimming, how to make a brooder, and more. Feeds quietly, mostly unseen, in the dense foliage of the canopy. The adult male and female are similar in appearance, with predominantly goldenyellow plumage and orangeflushed underparts and face. Sun parakeets are very social birds, typically living in flocks. A breeding set up for conures should always include. Hi sadly selling my 3 year old breeding male sun conure it is ready for this springs breeding season,this. Sun conures reach sexual maturity somewhere around two years of age. Average incubation is 24 days, varying from 22 to 25 days. If they dont give you at least two clutches a year, they are probably sick. So, midfall to early spring are the mating months for these little creatures. The bird gained its popularity owing to its multifaceted personality that delights the experienced bird owner and piques the curiosity of the amateurs or nonbird person.
Hence, the name sun conure was assigned to the species. Breeding season for greencheeked conures is february, which is summer in their native habitat. I guess as a birdkeeper whether you keep finches, parrots, chooks or whatever there is always a bird that you long to keep and breed. Common breeding season for birds impulse parrots bird. Once a pair has chosen a specific nestboxlog and been successful in it, offer that one to them each breeding season. For me this hookbill was the quaker parrot, myiopsitta monachus. Common breeding season for birds impulse parrots bird breeders. How to stop green cheek conure egg laying green cheek conures will pair and lay eggs after theyve found a compatible mate, and chosen a nesting site. Popular conures and their breeding habits vorens aviaries inc. The young may return to the nest box after they fledge.
While captive birds have no true breeding season, the increasing intensity of light and higher temperatures often stimulates them to breed in the spring. Breeding pair sun conure not sure on age beautiful. After the eggs have been laid, they will hatch in about 23 days. In the breeding season they get a lot more soft food e. Greencheeked conure breeding reproduction beauty of birds. Breeding females or pets laying eggs without a mate are prone to egg binding and calcium deficiency. Sun conures produce at least two clutches per year of three to five eggs per clutch, which hatch after a 2527 day incubation period. Sun conures measure 12 inches 30cm in length, including the long tail. However, paired birds can be seen feeding one another and will participate in intensive mutual grooming prior to breeding.
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