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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
As for Painted Conure: active, shy and nervous parrot; new birds susceptible to stress and disease. Once acclimatised is inquisitive and less shy.

Captive Status:
Almost unknown in captivity.

Longevity:
Probably 12-15yrs.

Housing:
As for Painted Conure: aviary or suspended enclosure, minimum length 2m (6.5 ft).

Enrichment:
As for Painted Conure: enjoys chewing so provide bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, pine, willow and elder branches; wooden or vegetable tanned leather toys; foraging/puzzle toys; ladders, swings, multiple perches and ropes. Also provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
As for Painted Conure: vertical box 8" x 8" x 28" (20.3cm x 20.3cm x 71.1cm)

Clutch Size:
4-8

Incubation Time:
23 days

Fledging Age:
40-51 days

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available