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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Presumed to be similar to P. picta: active, inquisitive, moderate-voiced parakeet. New birds shy and nervous; captive-bred birds more confiding. New birds also susceptible to stress and disease during acclimatisation.

Captive Status:
Not generally seen in aviculture.

Longevity:
Probably about 12-15yrs.

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

Enrichment:
Presumably similar to P. picta: Avid chewers so provide plenty of bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, pine, willow, elder and saskatoon branches, wooden block or vegetable tanned leather toys, heat sterilized pine cones; swings, ropes and ladders; foraging/puzzle toys. Also enjoys bathing so provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical nestbox 20cm x 20cm x 70cm (8 x 8 x 28 in).

Clutch Size:
5-7

Incubation Time:
23 days

Fledging Age:
40-51 days

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.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E252.htm&Pic=252_1.JPG

http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt1352.html