Finally got my self my conure

[nick]

Will post some more pics soon once he settles down and i figure how to upload them
Apologize for quality of pics

[nick]

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[Dragonlady2]

Your little conure is a sweetie and looks like it is enjoying it's corn.
Will you be getting a different cage for it? I could be mistaken, but the cage it is in looks like it's made of galvanized metal which could lead to heavy metal poisoning. I would hate to see something happen to your new friend.

[nick]

Your little conure is a sweetie and looks like it is enjoying it's corn.
Will you be getting a different cage for it? I could be mistaken, but the cage it is in looks like it's made of galvanized metal which could lead to heavy metal poisoning. I would hate to see something happen to your new friend.

Ohh i was not aware that it could be a so bad for the bird i will collect up and buy a new cage pretty soon
Thx for the tip

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[Casper's 2nd best friend]

If you see a cage that you like post it up and we will advise (in a helpful way). You may be able to get a good second hand one :)

[kendrafitz]

Congratulations!! Looks like a sweetie!


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[PlaxMacaws]

Cute little guy :). And yes, as Helena mentioned, that cage is made from galvanized wire mesh - which means its coating contains zinc. It will be best to obtain a safer one for your new buddy.

[nick]

If you see a cage that you like post it up and we will advise (in a helpful way). You may be able to get a good second hand one :)Here is the link
PETHUB HIGH QUALITY SQUARE STAINLESS STEEL BIRD CAGE PNK WHT LARGE [Users must be registered and logged in to view attached photos or hyperlinks]

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[Dragonlady2]

That cage is a little small unless you plan on having your bird out for most of the day. It's important to give your bird lots of room to move around, play with toys, have different perches, etc. Are you able to get something a little bigger?

[nick]

That cage is a little small unless you plan on having your bird out for most of the day. It's important to give your bird lots of room to move around, play with toys, have different perches, etc. Are you able to get something a little bigger?

How big cage should i look at getting

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[Dragonlady2]

One of my conures is in a 24inch wide, 22 inch deep and 36" high cage. He doesn't like a bigger cage and seems to manage in this one. I checked your Amazon site and you do have a very limited selection. Do you have other online stores you can access?

[Quakerella]

I wouldn't go any less than the what Helena has stated she uses. Once you add the food dishes, toys, possibly a swing, your little one won't have much room to stretch his wings.

[Casper's 2nd best friend]

I saw the price and thought "yikes" but then realised it is not in dollars :)

[Quakerella]

I saw the price and thought "yikes" but then realised it is not in dollars

I did too Jean Pierre, just about fell off my chair.

[nick]

I did too Jean Pierre, just about fell off my chair.I know im sorry should have mentioned it was in INR

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[nick]

One of my conures is in a 24inch wide, 22 inch deep and 36" high cage. He doesn't like a bigger cage and seems to manage in this one. I checked your Amazon site and you do have a very limited selection. Do you have other online stores you can access?Ohh i see
I am thinking of making one of these cages as per my requirements would be cheaper than ready-made ones also what should be size of the bars and spacing in between them
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[Dragonlady2]

The bar spacing should be no more than 3/4 of an inch. As to bar size...they shouldn't have any noticeable flex to them. Although your conure is small, it still has a strong beak which could bend bars and create an opening large enough to get its head stuck.
Another suggestion would be to get two of the cages you have picked out, put them together to make one larger cage.

[nick]

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[Dragonlady2]

Kiwi is a great name! She looks very happy. Will she try other vegetables as well? Mine like carrots and peas and broccoli.

[nick]

Not sure but will try i am not sure what happened but she is scratching herself too much nowadays thinking of taking her to the vet any suggestions

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[Dragonlady2]

If you are unsure, it's always best to take Kiwi to the vet. There could be lots of reasons for scratching. Molting and food allergy are two of them. Some birds develop or have allergies to corn and Kiwi seems to love her corn. Try giving Kiwi some different fruits and vegetables to see if there is a change.

[PlaxMacaws]

Not sure but will try i am not sure what happened but she is scratching herself too much nowadays thinking of taking her to the vet any suggestionsWhich area on her body is she scratching? Have you noticed any feather loss or skin rawness/inflammation?

[Lady]

:th_hi: Nick,

:th_welcomesign: to you both and :congrats5: to you. Kiwi is a little cutie. So nice that she is already taking to your hands. How old is she?

[Casper's 2nd best friend]

A check by the vet is often very helpful, they can give lots of advice, even about things you hadn't even thought were a problem.
Do you have Kiwi registered with a vet already and do they have an avian specialist on the team?
We tend to try and get an appointment with one particular veterinarian whom Casper has a good rapport with as this is less traumatic for him.

[nick]

Which area on her body is she scratching? Have you noticed any feather loss or skin rawness/inflammation?I just spoke to the guy i got him from he says its normal as he is grooming himself

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[nick]

:th_hi: Nick,

:th_welcomesign: to you both and :congrats5: to you. Kiwi is a little cutie. So nice that she is already taking to your hands. How old is she?Tbh im not sure but the guy told me that
he is still a baby

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[nick]

These are some of the pics
Kiwi is a little guy for sure that i know cause he likes sitting near my wifes nigthys especially the yellow ones than sitting on my hand [emoji4]
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[PlaxMacaws]

I just spoke to the guy i got him from he says its normal as he is grooming himselfThey do scratch a fair amount to crack away their feather sheaths. I'm glad if that's all it is.

[nick]

They do scratch a fair amount to crack away their feather sheaths. I'm glad if that's all it is.Thanks for the reply what is a feather sheath

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[PlaxMacaws]

what is a feather sheathA feather sheath is the tube-like structure that encases a new feather as it emerges from the skin. They're also called pin feathers. They're initially soft, tender and flexible... but they progressively become harder and fairly brittle. And that's when they're ready to break away from the feather they've been protecting. Since they typically require some assistance to start cracking off, birds use their beaks and claws to help the process along. Take a closer look at your bird and I'm sure you''ll see a few :)

[nick]

Thx for the reply

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[nick]

Here is a pic of kiwi trying to bite my ear [emoji4] but he loves sitting on my shoulder
He does the same thing my wife does which is trying to bite my ear[emoji12] but i still love him [Users must be registered and logged in to view attached photos or hyperlinks]

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[Dragonlady2]

There is nothing like a conure trying to nibble on your ear. My crimson belly conure does that too.

[Cherryblossom]

Your bird needs to be able to spread his/her wings open all the way whilst in the cage. He/she also needs enough room to throw his/her head back (birds drink water by scooping it up with their beaks and throwing it back into their throat). These are absolute musts. I'll link some good cages for a green cheek conure down below. :)


This is the exact cage I have for my green cheek Phoebe. I love it. In my opinion this is one of the best cages you could get.
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Here's a different kind of cage that would be good for a Green cheek conure.
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[MacawMomma]

This is the exact cage I have for my green cheek Phoebe. I love it. In my opinion this is one of the best cages you could get.
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Congrats on your new baby Kiwi!! Love that name!!

I have the exact cage as Phoebe, and I know of a few Conure owners that do as well. It gives them plenty of room to play and stretch out.

Conures are just adorable! Just know that biting is very normal for them, just let them know when it’s too much or too hard. I just say “Too hard Nibbles” and pull him away from me.

I rescued mine not long ago and his bite was really hard! Took some patience and some time outs and now he’s a lot better. I keep alternating new toys for him quite often so that I don’t become the chew toy! [emoji6]

As Tony mentioned, he’s probably scratching his pin feathers. Does Kiwi like showers or baths? That helps get them softer and alleviates the itching a bit. My Nibbles loves showers, I put him in the sink or shower (I make sure it’s disinfected with a solution of vinegar and water) and let him chose to walk in the stream of water. He loves it!

With time you can also be the one that helps rub those pin feathers out, you just have to be gentle.

Give him ton of love [emoji172][emoji172][emoji172]



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23 yr old Katie - Catalina Macaw
34 yr old Max- GW Macaw
1 yr old Nibbles- GC Conure
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[Lady]

(I make sure it’s disinfected with a solution of vinegar and water)
As much as I also use vinegar, I don't think it is a disinfectant.

[MacawMomma]

As much as I also use vinegar, I don't think it is a disinfectant.

You are totally right!! [emoji33] I just hate using strong cleaners around my birds, what do you use?


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23 yr old Katie - Catalina Macaw
34 yr old Max- GW Macaw
1 yr old Nibbles- GC Conure
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[Lady]

I've been using GSE, Grapefruit seed extract.