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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Quiet but playful and inquisitive. Needs socialization, but also needs quiet times.

Captive Status:
Uncommon in captivity.

Longevity:
20+yrs

Housing:
Aviary or suspended enclosure, minimum length 2m (6.5 ft).

Enrichment:
Are active so provide a lot of toys, such as bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, pine or willow branches, wooden toys, vegetable tanned leather toys, heat sterilized pine cones, puzzle/foraging toys, noise-makers, swings, ladders and ropes. Also provide misters and shallow bowls for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
Nest log or box 8" x 8" x 24-28" (20.3cm x 20.3cm x 61-71cm).

Clutch Size:
3-5

Incubation Time:
24-25 days

Fledging Age:
7-8 weeks

Hatch Weight:
5-7g (0.2-0.25 oz)

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

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

More Info Sites:
http://www.birdcare.com.au/pearly_conure.htm

http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt1338.html

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