How much is a sun conure bird worth?
How much is a sun conure bird worth?
If you plan to buy a sun conure, make sure it is captive-bred certified. These birds can cost as much as $800 and higher. Some adoptions or rescues that may have sun conures include: Bird Breeders.
Can I kiss my sun conure?
But don’t kiss them!!!! For instance, kissing your bird is not healthy and one reason for this is the disease Psittacosis. Psittacosis is a zoonosis, a disease which can be spread from animals (birds in this case) to humans. The human infection is also known as parrot fever, pigeon-keeper’s disease or ornithosis.
What is a sun conures favorite treat?
Feed your conure dark, leafy greens, squash, berries, melons and other brightly colored fruits and vegetables. Offer birdseed as an occasional treat. Once a month, offer your bird wheat pasta and/or beans as a special treat.
Do sun conures love their owners?
In general, however, the sun conure is extremely affectionate and cuddly and will be deeply loyal to a gentle owner. This is a good family bird and will not “turn” on family members if they are kind and attentive to the bird.
Why does my sun conure bite my lips?
Birds like to bite their owner’s lips because it is similar to beaks in birds. Birds can use their beaks to nibble, bite, and nip at their owner’s mouths to express affection, express desire to bond, show territorial dominance, express being stressed, and even express their desire to be fed.
What can sun conures not eat?
This can include apple, carrot, beans, peas, corn, broccoli and spinach. This food should not be left in the cage for too long as spoilt fruit can gather bacteria and yeasts that can make your bird ill. Make sure to remember to never feed your Sun Conure lettuce, avocado or apple seeds.
Can Sun conures eat fruit?
Conures can and should eat a wide variety of vegetables and fruits—with emphasis on vegetables. Because conures will often choose to eat fruits instead of vegetables if they are offered together (due to fruit’s sweetness) fruit should be considered more of a snack food.
