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I just bought a sun conure, any helpful advice you can give me2007-11-24 17:22:49

Owning a bird like that is a major undertaking and only those who have the good sense to check them out totally then make the decision to buy one or not?

I'm surprised the seller didn't at least tell you all that along with giving you a book on those type of parrots.

Plenty of books in local library or a GOOD pet store.

Get informed now.

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the important thing they are very noisy and can upset the neighbours.did you NOT read about them before you purchased.

people ANNOY me that go out and buy a pet but have not a clue how to care for them.

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delightful bird altho a little loud sometimes, they like seeds, fruits and vegetables, as far as training, get a good book on conures at your pet shop

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I have a sun and as you know by now they can be very loud. When mine gets particularly loud - it means she wants her cage cleaned. It may not look that dirty - but she is sensative to smells.

Also, I make sure i handle her for at least 1 hour a day - which is not that much. Usually I take her out several times a day for anywhere from 5 mins to an hour.

I plan on getting her a play gym with perches and ladders -

http://www.angelfire.com/ak4/birds/wstan.

And I do get her wings clipped so she will bond with me and not be too independant. I also have got her beak filed back when it gets too sharp. She is due for a beak filing now. Because they do bite and you don't want them to draw blood - it really can hurt.

Never hit your bird if she does bite you really hard - you could hurt her feelings and she might never trust you again.

Read lots of books and talk to other bird owners.