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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Playful, rarely sit still, good mimics, good talkers, good for family who likes a lot of action; may be noisy at times; can be clever escape artists.

Captive Status:
Lesser Patagonian Conure: common; Greater Patagonian Conure: rare

Longevity:
Up to 35yrs.

Housing:
Walk in aviary or enclosure, minimum length 4.5-7m (14.7-23 ft).

Enrichment:
Love bathing, puzzle toys, bird-safe woods such as fir, pine, willow, elder; other bird-safe chewables (vegetable tanned leather toys), climables (ladders, swings); noise makers, foraging toys.

Nest Box Size:
14" x 14" x 24" (35.5cm x 35.5cm x 61cm) rectangular box.

Clutch Size:
2 to 5

Incubation Time:
24-25 days

Fledging Age:
7-9 weeks (longer for bloxami)

Hatch Weight:
10-12g (0.35-0.4 oz)

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
225g (8 oz)

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

More Info Sites:
http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt1331.html

http://www.avianweb.com/patagonianconure.html