Hi All
I have been thinking aout rehoming a pet bird for a good 6 months now and altho I have seen many advertised, many in shops etc etc nothing has really got my full attention, intil today.

I have found a little young conure (green cheeked) that is needing a new home, because its present owners don`t have enough time to give it enough attention basically.
Which for such happy bright and curious bird, I think it is an awful shame.

Altho I haven`t given a definate YES, I have shown my interest and said I would consider homing the bird and sleep on it, before I make a decision.

I think I have actually made my mind up and can`t wait to go collect our new feathered friend... but its always best to sleep on such decisions and think again with a fresh and clear morning head

I have only ever owned budgies in the past, so this will be a first for me, altho a friend of mine is very knowledgable in birds, so Im sure i can get plenty of advice if needs be.

But still a broad base of advice is never a bad thing

So I was just wondering if there are any Conure owners/breeders/showers.... or just anyone with Conure knowledge etc to give any bits of advice, or hints and tips on Conures in general, so when... i mean if lol ... I bring our new family member home, I will be all clued up and prepared.

One thing I`m a little worried about is, I was told Conures have a high pitched screech ... is it as bad as I imagine it to be ??
I assume it be similar to a budgie when its screeching for attention of when it gets spooked... only thats a conures happy sound lol

I am not overly fussed, I can put up with a noisey bird... I mean, I have kids and a demented dog... I can put up with anythiing !!!

i look forward to any words of wisdom you can share with me

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Hiya! the only advice i can give you is!


















GO GET HIM! GO GET HIM! GO GET HIM!!!!

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LOL Angie

I would love to , but must stay level headed and think about it, make sure I know what I`m letting myself in for.....

I`ve been reading about conures for ever, or so it seemss.... they do sound like ideal little birds to own

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Haha! (just kidding) to be honest i don't think if they where noisy ALL day i could listen to them! we had a cocktail and certain adverts would kick him off screaming ! it really hurt our ears! haha xx

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Mr Benjamin: Shih Tzu
Oscar: Shih Tzu
Casper: Snobby puss
Urwin: Tortoise
RIP Candy: Long haired Colly
RIP Shane: GSD
RIP Saxson: GSD
RIP Blaze: GSD
RIP Buddy: cockatiel
RIP Lucky n Fluff: Hammys
RIP Cheeky n JoJo: Budgies
RIP Diggit: Nether-land Bunny

Go get the bird...Greencheeks can be very noisy,but only for short periods when they're spooked.My Robbie here kicks up hell when I turn the vacuum on,but most of the time he's quiet as a mouse.Provided you're not getting a Nanday conure they ARE noisy.

I got Robbie from someone else when he was a year old,he repaid the favour by drawing blood at every opportunity.I really considered getting rid once or twice,but I stuck it out,now he's a teddy bear.

They're not hard to keep...I have two who unfortunately won't live together as they fight like hell.The other one, Nena, is cuddly too, and unfortunately I lost her mate last year who flew off.She and Robbie have been next to each other three years but they fight if let out together.

I'll give you a tip...if you put them outside on a sunny day like I did last year...secure the doors with wire first pushing the cage over the doorstep with a bump,the ruddy door catch jumped and the door flew open...that's when Nenas' mate flew off





Nena (Left) with her mate...I still miss him.

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Serves you right for boozing...

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Yes, this is my only worry really.

With it being a single bird, I hope it wont sound as loud atleast.

I don`t mind the noise, I could sleep through an earthquake... it is more of the length of time it makes a noise for.

Would plenty of stimulation/interaction keep the noise levels down do you think ?
Or are they the type of bird to make noise in play also... is it a no win situation ?
I am just thinking about transporting it home and also what type of foods they eat and hhow easily available it is in my area, and if I can get that sorted and be satisfied, I will be collecting it next Saturday.

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Please don`t say they talk in their sleep too

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Thanx for that Poohdog, sounds good... you have redeemed the conure of being noisey

Here is a photo of the conure, looks cute... but I musn`t go on cuteness alone

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For heavens sake go get it...

Cockatiel food is available anywhere,but ask the last owner what they fed it.Best not to change the diet quickly.
Mine are fed a fruity parrot mix and a seperate bowl of mixed millet.One shells peanuts the other doesn't ...depends on the bird.They all like millet sprays and a slice of apple.A small amount of grated hard boiled egg is a treat mine like.

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lol poohdog... you sound like my heart... go get the bird... shut up and go get the bird...
your birds are lovely by the way I like the pic of the little one having a bath

I decided I would take the bird and have tried to contact his owner, but not had reply yet, so sent messages instead,for them to read and get back to me later.

I would love to just go and get the bird today, but I have to wait intil next Saturday to collect it regardless.

But fingers crossed, the birds still available and the owner hasn`t changed their mind. just have to wait forever for a response now

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