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One of the first places you should look is at their droppings. Just as with humans, droppings are a huge indicator of overall health for your bird.
Getting to know their droppings can de-mystify your bird and help you provide the best care. What should conure poop look like? Get to know your bird so you will be able to tell if anything changes. Contents 1 What does healthy conure poop look like? The green-cheeked conure breeds fairly easily and as a result is readily available. The Green-cheeked conure is one of the smallest conures and is often confused with the maroon-bellied conure Pyrrhura frontalis , a close relative. These birds are so similar in appearance that they are often identified incorrectly by pet stores or even their owners.
They are the same size, about 10 inches long, and both are primarily green. The green-cheeked conure is a bit brighter in color than the maroon-bellied conure and has gray barring on its chest, fading into a slightly reddish belly. The maroon belly has a golden barring on its chest and distinct, heart-shaped maroon shading on its belly — hence the name. Both have a dark gray beak and feet.
They are most easily confused when they are young, before their full color comes in after the first molt. The green-cheeked conure is found in wild in Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina and Paraguay, where it inhabits forests and woodland areas. The novice and the experienced bird owner alike will enjoy the green-cheeked conure as a pet.
This bird may not be for the very beginner, though someone who has experience properly caring for a parakeet or other small bird may be ready for this easy-going bird. Green cheeks are not known to be nippy, and are particularly affectionate. Because green-cheeked conures are highly affectionate and love their owners intensely, they need an owner that is able to give them a great deal of time out of the cage.
With some attention on a daily basis, even paired green cheeks will maintain their pet quality. The green-cheeked conure will generally live peacefully with conures of similar size, though will not readily tolerate smaller birds, and might be in danger from the aggression of a larger bird. In captivity, the average lifespan of this species is typically 15 years. But as per the experiences of many Pineapple Conure owners, they can easily live up to 30 years.
This feat is quite easy to achieve with proper care, attention, and diet for the bird. This species can even survive for more than 30 years with a careful and loving owner. The breeding age of Pineapple Conures ranges from 1 to 3 years. Such early breeding might take a toll on their health. The breeding season for Pineapple Conures is summer in their natural habitat which coincides with February.
In captivity, Pineapple Conure owners might observe some breeding behavior during this period. The females tend to start hiding in the nest box more often. Both genders can be seen regurgitating food to each other and nipping the other below the middle-back. All these signs indicate mating readiness in Pineapple Conures. The average clutch size of this species ranges between 4 to 6 eggs with exceptions of larger clutches at times.
Both male and female Pineapple Conures share the duty of sitting on the eggs for 22 to 25 days. If, in any case, neither of the parents sits on the egg by 10 days after laying, it will not hatch.
With their small size, Pineapple Conures do not require as much space as many large parrot species might require. But, looking at their playful nature, a 22 to 24 inches square cage with a height of about 30 inches would do well for these creatures. Such flight cages are comfortable for the Pineapple Conures and provide them with an adequate room for physical activity. Pineapple Conures have curious and joyful nature and might get bored without the addition of accessories.
Birds have a lot of perches in their natural habitat. Hopping from one perch to another makes them happy. So, adding different lengths of perches with varying thickness will keep this species both physically and mentally fit. Not only is the selection of perches important, but their placement in the cage also plays an important role in keeping the Pineapple Conure amused for long. These perches must be installed at an appropriate distance so that the little bird can take small to medium flights comfortably.
Choosing a non-toxic wood material for making these perches is necessary to prevent any harm to the Pineapple Conures if they try to chew them. Also, the natural wood on the roadside might carry harmful traffic fumes, so it should be avoided at all costs. Choosing a good mix of soft and hard perches is essential here. Installing one sturdy perch will allow the Pineapple Conure to wipe his beak after having food.
This resembles the act of Pineapples in the wild that helps them grind their beak naturally. Installing some soft chewable perches in the cage is also important for the same reason. One perch brushing against the toenails of Pineapple Conure shall also be installed for naturally grinding them off. Some birds might like a zigzag pattern that looks visibly appealing as well, but likings of individual birds do vary.
Depending on how comfortable the individual pet bird feels, a pattern of perches can be created. Water, seeds, fruits, and vegetables are a must for every bird. So, feeding bowls to fulfill all these needs must always be there inside their cage. Since Pineapple Conures are quite active all the time due to their playful character, their metabolism is very fast. This calls for filling up their feeding bowls as soon as they finish them off or having a backup bowl of each of them, in case the first one goes empty.
These feeding bowls can either be kept inside the cage or hung on the cage bars with the help of clippers. The water bowl should be filled up with filtered water. It must be filled afresh every time for providing clean drinking water to the bird. Fruits and vegetables should be served in chopped, diced, sliced or pureed form to the Pineapple Conures.
Since fruits and veggies might go bad if kept open for long, the bowl should be removed if the pet bird does not consume it fully. Unlike in the wild, Pineapple Conures do not get all the essential nutrients in captivity.
It, therefore, becomes important to supplement their diet with nutrients and minerals for keeping them healthy. The most appropriate way to feed them all the left-out nutrients is to fill their cage with mineral blocks. Many high-quality mineral blocks can be found in the market that contains all the nutrients in a perfect mix. This not only keeps his beak conditioned but also makes his bones strong and healthy.
Cuttlebone holder can be installed in the cage to keep it stable while the bird chews upon it. Like other species of parrots, Pineapple Conures also need entertainment. Toys can be a good source of entertainment for these birds and can also help in physical and mental stimulation. Lack of toys will make Pineapple Conures dull, both physically and mentally.
This makes him lose interest in life and fall into depression. Hence, the addition of toys in his cage is a must. A wide variety of toys are available in the market for Pineapple Conures like rope-like hanging toys, swings of varying shapes, sparkly toys with mirrors and bells on them, and small wooden ladders with eye-catching patterns. All these toys interest these little birds a lot. With an inquisitive personality, Pineapple Conures also love to find hidden treats by unwrapping or dismantling the toys, so foraging toys can also be added to their cages.
These mentally stimulating toys keep their minds occupied and they are less likely to get bored or fall into depression. Not everyone can spend on market toys and it is not at all necessary either. Home-made toys are equally good for Pineapple Conures and can be personalized by the bird owners. Snake-like swings, soft wool-ball toys with mirrors and sparkles, and foraging toys with hidden nuts as a treat can be easily created at home.
Ensuring that all the toys, whether market-made or home-made, are made from non-toxic material and colors. As like any other parrot species, diet is important for good physical and mental health of Pineapple Conures. They have a varied diet that needs to be balanced for optimum nutrition.
When in the wild, Pineapples love to feed on varied fruits, nuts, seeds, grass, and insects including their larvae. Their favorite place for finding food is treetops. While in captivity, Pineapple Conures eat what they are served.
Hence, it becomes the responsibility of the owner to feed the bird a balanced diet.
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