About Green-Cheek Conure Parrots

 

Size: 10 inches long

Color: Green, pineapple, turquoise, yellow sided, cinnamon

Life Span: Up to 20 years

Native Region: Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina & Paraguay

Level of Care: Novice to Expert

Personality & Behavior: Little clown, love to hang upside down, mischief-makers

Speech & Sounds: Not as loud or as frequent in its calling as other conures, able to learn quite a few words but not prized for their talking abilities.

 

Diet:
- Fresh fruit,Vegetables and Fortified Seeds
- Clean, fresh, filtered chlorine-free water

Feeding:
-Bird should always have access to fresh food and water
- If fresh fruit and vegetables are not eaten in a few hours they should be thrown away
- Treats can be give but should not exceed 10% of the birds total food intake for the day.

 

Habitat:
- Birds should be in a  home with a temperature between 65○F to 80○F
- Habitat should be off the ground and away from any drafts
- Habitat should be approx. 24’’W x 24’’D x 30’’H ( Largest habitat possible should be provided)
- Perches should be at least 9’’ long, and food and water should not be placed below
- Can be kept alone or in pairs

 

Maintenance:
- Habitat should be cleaned with a 3% bleach solution, and substrate or liner replaced at least 1x a week
- Replace any damaged toys or perches
- Make sure that no toys or habitats have lead, zinc or lead-based paint or galvanized parts
- Make sure to have filtered, chlorine-free lukewarm water for regular baths
- Make sure birds feathers and nails are clipped professionally to prevent injury to the bird

 

Red Flags Of Health Issues (If you see any signs of these symptoms please contact your vet)
- Swelling of the beak
-Accumulations of the beak
-Feathers that are fluffed, plucked or soiled
-Sitting on the floor of habitat
-Coughing
-Wheezing
-Stools that are runny or discolored
-Favoringonefood when not sleeping
-Discharge from the nose or eye
-Eyes that are red and/or swollen
-Loss of appetite