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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Aratinga conures are, in general, more aggressive towards other birds, but mainly affectionate, peaceful and playful. Moderate to loud voice. New birds shy, but become accustomed to keeper over time.

Captive Status:
Rare

Longevity:
Up to 35yrs.

Housing:
Walk-in enclosure or suspended aviary, minimum length 2-3m (6.5-9.8 ft).

Enrichment:
Probably are vigorous chewers so provide plenty of bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, pine, willow, elder or saskatoon branches and perches, wooden block or vegetable tanned leather chew toys; ladders, swings, ropes and play gyms. Also enjoys bathing so provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls.

Nest Box Size:
Diagonal nest box 25cm x 40cm x 30cm (9.75 x 15.6 x 11.7 in).

Clutch Size:
4

Incubation Time:
Probably 24-25 days.

Fledging Age:
Probably 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.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=15&cat=1840&articleid=2404

http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E223.htm&Pic=223_1.JPG