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How do you know if a conure is right for you?
Conures love activity, and they thrive when there are people around. You should be able to spend several hours a day at home socializing with the conure. If you work long hours, a conure may not be the right pet for you. Likewise, if you travel often, for work or pleasure, you may not be suited to caring for a conure.
Are green cheek conures good first birds?
Green cheeks can do well as a first bird, but the owner would have to be willing to put time and effort into the training process. Green-cheeked conures are a fun, personable, active and quiet little bird that can be the perfect companion for someone who wants the “large parrot experience” without quite so much work.
Should I get a green cheek conure?
Green-Cheeked Conure parakeets are an excellent option for a family pet. The birds are small, affectionate, full of personality and relatively quiet. They demand attention but owners who put in the time playing with them can be rewarded with tricks, cuddles and even a few spoken words.
Are green cheek conures bigger than cockatiels?
It’s not a big difference, but a green-cheeked conure is about 10 inches long, similar to a cockatiel in size. The sun conure is roughly 2 inches longer at 12 inches. The sun conure is stouter, with a bigger beak.
What conure talks the most?
Also be aware that they are LOUD and love to vocalize. As far as the best talkers in the group, Patagonian Conures, Blue Crowned Conures, and Red Masked Conures are your best bet.
What is the difference between a green cheek conure and cockatiel?
Meanwhile, a green cheek conure vs cockatiel is more fun and acrobatic, requiring a lot of attention, being loveable and playful, but feeling safe in her or his cage. Sun conures are quite similar in needs and personalities to the green cheeked species, standing out by the colorful plumage only.
What is the lifespan of a green cheek conure?
These parrots commonly live 20-30 years, being quieter than the other conure species. Meanwhile, a green cheek conure vs cockatiel is more fun and acrobatic, requiring a lot of attention, being loveable and playful, but feeling safe in her or his cage.
What is the difference between a parrot and a cockatiel?
Quite naturally, cockatiel and green cheek conure are both parrot species, quite similar is behavior, sizes, and needs. Male pets commonly whistle a lot, adding some pleasure to your daily life. Meanwhile, parakeets are a commonly a bit different, being: interactive.
Are green cheek parrots quieter than other parrots?
Greencheeks are typically quieter, and prefer quiet human time, where they will sit on your shoulder and make soft noises while burying themselves in your hair, in my experience. ‘Better’ is a very subjective word… which one works out best for you really depends on what you are looking for in an avian companion.