The Conure Handbook

Titles in Barron's popular series of Pet Handbooks present comprehensive information and helpful advice from breeders, veterinarians, and other pet experts. These full-color books instruct on housing, feeding, healthcare, and more. In The Conure Handbook, prospective and current conure owners can learn about the proper way to care and interact with this small, intelligent, and sociable member of the parrot family.

Conures, which belong to the parrot family, come in several species, and are available in many sizes and colors. This book advises on selecting, feeding, caging, health care, and understanding the conureï¿1/2s body and vocal language. Written by breeders, trainers, and veterinarians Barronï¿1/2s Pet Handbooks present expert advice on feeding, health care, housing, breeding, and all other important aspects of pet care. They are filled with vivid color photos and instructive line art.

The adorable conure, named for its conically shaped tail, is one of the world's favorite parrots and the subject of this Complete Care Made Easy pet guide that presents new and experienced bird keepers with insight into every aspect of selecting, caring for, and maintaining well-behaved happy pet birds.Bird specialist and trainer Nikki Moustaki has written an ideal introductory pet guide about the boisterous conure, with chapters on the characteristics of the conure, the varied behaviors of these small macaw-like parrots in the wild, selection of a healthy, typical pet bird, housing and care, feeding, training,and health care.The chapters "The Many Conure Species" and "Selecting a Great Conure" offers potential owners excellent advice about dozens of species and how to select the best one from those available commercially, from the blue-crowned conure and the green-cheeked conure to the sun conure and red-fronted conure.In the chapter on housing and care, the author discusses selection of the right cage, placement of the cage, and all the necessary accessories. A bird's diet is critical to its ongoing health, and the chapter devoted to feeding gives the reader all the info he or she needs about choosing the best diet .The chapter "Conure Behavior and Training" gives expert advice about how to train the very talkative conure to speak and be quiet, too. The book concludes with an appendix of bird societies, a glossary of terms, and a complete index.

Green cheek conures are small parrots that also go by the name green cheek parakeet. Green cheek conures are among the most popular pet birds today. They love to play. Once they are used to you, they will also let you cuddle and pet them quite a bit. They are extremely fun loving birds that can even be goofy at times. They will keep you entertained with antics like hanging upside down from the cage and bathing in their water bowls. These birds are mostly independent and can keep themselves entertained for the most part. However, they do need your attention from time to time, without which they may develop behavioral issues. When you bring home a green cheek conure, you need to understand the responsibility of the bird. These birds have a long life span and can stay with the family for close to 30 years. This book will tell you everything that you need to know about raising conures. This is your go-to guide if you are still a beginner and do not have any experience with pet birds. From the time you bring the bird home to the common challenges with the bird's health, this book covers everything that you need to know to have a happy time owning a pet conure. Covered in this book: Care Costs Daily care Do's and don'ts Feeding Health Hygiene History Intelligence One or two Personality Pro's and Con's Tips on buying Training Travelling ...and much more

Parrots have long been favorite pets, and the conures are some of the most popular parrots. These pint-size companions are famous for their exuberant, playful personalities and clownish antics. Some species of conure are among the most spectacularly colored parrots. All conures can make delightful family pets when properly trained and cared for. This book includes all aspects of proper housing, nutrition, and health care, as well as training techniques that both parrot and owner will enjoy.

Conures as Pets answers everything you need to know about conures in general, and specifically contains a more detailed overview of raising green-cheeked conures and sun conures. Guaranteed to answer all your questions regarding conure care, training, breeding, diet, lifespan, sounds, behavior, health, mutations, where to buy, and green cheeked parakeet and sun parakeet comparison. There is also an abundant amount of detail regarding common health problems conure owners could experience, as well as illness signs to look for. The book also discusses which conures are best suited for apartment-style living. This book is written in an easy-to-read and understandable style, set in beautiful color to experience the true beauty of these glorious birds.

Facts, advice, and fascinating insights tell you everything you need to know about purchase, care and feeding, housing, safety, breeding, the lovebird's body language.