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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Hand-raised birds are affectionate and playful. Will form a bond with owner. May be noisy at times. Will tolerate other birds.

Captive Status:
Fairly common in US, less so elsewhere.

Longevity:
15-20 yrs

Housing:
Aviary or suspended enclosure, minimum length 2-3m (6.5-9.8 ft). Provide roosting/nest box.

Enrichment:
Provide overhead misters or fresh water daily for bathing. Provide bird-safe branches, wood toys, heat sterilized pine cones, puzzle and foraging toys, ladders, swings.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 12" x 12" x 18" (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 46cm).

Clutch Size:
3-4

Incubation Time:
23 days

Fledging Age:
8 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.conure.org/index.html

More Info Sites:
http://www.avianweb.com/finschsconure.html

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