Two weeks in :-)

[StephenM]

We’ve had two weeks as conure carers and it has been quite fun so far!

A small change of plan saw us taking home two rather than one, so we shall have to adapt as time goes by but for now they are quite happy to cuddle up together in their cage and also to spend time mingling with us.

They are both super fliers and spend several minutes zig zagging around the room at high speed as soon as they’re let out, a great way to burn off excess energy lol

This is Merlin

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This is Magnus

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This is their shared cage which they seem to like for now, it’s over 6ft tall so plenty of space although I can decide if there’s too much in it or not enough?

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[Classy]

So cute! That cage is a great size, my only concern is that have they been sexed yet? You don’t want them to mate with each other as that will cause some behavior issues. Also, get rid of that happy hut ( the fuzzy tunnel). Your birds may chew it up and you don’t want them to ingest that stuff, it’s also a premaid nest and that could cause some behavior issues. Besides that it all looks good, have fun with these amazing animals!

 

[GaleriaGila]

I like your style, Stephen.
And I agree with the above. Also, an avian vet is such a great resource... mine is a comfort and a lifeline.
I'm thrilled at how well things are going.
There's so much to learn and share about diet and cages and toys and such.
And this is a great place to do that.
Welcome!

 

[Caitnah]

Agree with eliminating the hut. My Pineapple loved his but I noticed he started chewing the ends,so I removed it.

Good luck with your "guys". They look amazing.

 

[EllenD]

Everything looks great except for the Happy Hut, please remove it right now, they have killed so many birds, specifically Green Cheek Conures...

This is a very sad but eye-opening page, read the dozens of stories about these Huts killing birds for many reasons...After you remove it!

Happy Hut Warning

 

[CrowCall25]

Wow, you seem to take really good care of them! GCCs are beautiful little birds!

 

[StephenM]

Thanks everybody, hut is gone, much to Merlin’s annoyance! He especially liked sleeping behind it. He has a preference for sleeping under things, even when napping outside of cage he likes to squeeze behind a cushion or one of our necks ��

DNA test will be done in next couple of weeks and we’ll arrange their living quarters as next cage neighbours rather than cage mates if required ����

 

[SassiBird]

congrats on two. social animals should have a society! (I concur on the mating issue though.)

 

[StephenM]

The girls (it’s official!) having a break from aerial gymnastics just long enough for some banana, they’re already back to their laps of the room, floor to ceiling, can’t keep up with them to get a pic of that 😱

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[StephenM]

The blur in the middle of the pic is Merlin reclaiming her favourite toy, my phone, she likes playing with the widgets 🙄

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[ChristaNL]

Congrats ont them both being girls and thank you for more glorious pictures of your two cuties!