Sc0tt
New member
Hey Everyone.
I'm new around here, and my past experience with birds have only been with Budgies.
I'm adopting a Red Throated Conure who was hatched in September of 2011. I have never owned an actual parrot before, and am really really excited. I'm asking for general tips on keeping him healthy and happy. I have had some issues finding really anything about his species as it seems to be a rarer breed, and I'm hoping someone around here can help me.
Here is the cage I've ordered for him that will be here Tuesday (The same day I pick him up).
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FRV3M2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00]Amazon.com: Prevue Pet Products Wrought Iron Select Bird Cage Black Hammertone 3151BLK: Pet Supplies[/ame]
I will be stocking it with lots of toys as well. Some general questions I have are:
- How big do they get?
- What's a good diet to put him on?
- How should I go about interacting with him?
- Any toys in specific that would be good to entertain him?
If you can answer any of these or help me out with any knowledge about them, I'd be greatly appreciative. Thanks!
P.S Here's a picture of the little guy.
I'm new around here, and my past experience with birds have only been with Budgies.
I'm adopting a Red Throated Conure who was hatched in September of 2011. I have never owned an actual parrot before, and am really really excited. I'm asking for general tips on keeping him healthy and happy. I have had some issues finding really anything about his species as it seems to be a rarer breed, and I'm hoping someone around here can help me.
Here is the cage I've ordered for him that will be here Tuesday (The same day I pick him up).
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FRV3M2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00]Amazon.com: Prevue Pet Products Wrought Iron Select Bird Cage Black Hammertone 3151BLK: Pet Supplies[/ame]
I will be stocking it with lots of toys as well. Some general questions I have are:
- How big do they get?
- What's a good diet to put him on?
- How should I go about interacting with him?
- Any toys in specific that would be good to entertain him?
If you can answer any of these or help me out with any knowledge about them, I'd be greatly appreciative. Thanks!
P.S Here's a picture of the little guy.