Which variety of conures is the most smartest and speaking abilities?

[italeki]

I am not a bird person, but just the other day I was captivated by a beautiful conure at Petsmart. I could not believe how animated and playful it was. My question is, which color type variety is the smartest and best speaking abilities? Is the Quaker a better speaker or smarter than a conure? I really appreciate your response!!! Thanks

 

[witchbaby]

Blue Crown Conures seem to be pretty good talkers.

Keep in mind there's never any guarantee a bird will talk, even with the species which are known for their talking abilities. Conures aren't really on that list, but some of them do talk. It really depends on the individual.

 

[Selestine]

I have no personal experience with it, but most lists of "best talking birds" put Quakers very high up there.

Budgies talk a lot, too -- my grandparents had one who never stopped Think I've heard it is only the boys that talk though?

 

[italeki]

So Quakers are better speakers and smarter than Conures? What is the average cost for a Conure? At Petmart it was $340.00. Where is the best place to purchase them? I was just taken aback with a green conure at the Petmart. It spoke to me!!!!!!!!!

 

[BoomBoom]

Hi Italeki,

Blue Conures tend to learn fast. However I always tell people not to purchase parrots just for the speaking ability, because not all parrots will learn or want to mimic the human language. If you want to experience the joys of parrot ownership, along with all the bad that comes with it (multiple daily clean ups, training, food prep, toys, vet bills, biting), then I say go for it.

The General Information section has sticky threads to get you started on all the reading. Here one helpful link for example: http://www.parrotforums.com/general-parrot-information/8769-so-you-want-get-parrot-first-time.html

 

[italeki]

BoomBoom, I just read the whole post you linked. I guess I might not get one after all. Thanks for letting me know.

 

[BoomBoom]

It is a noble quality to admit when something is not for them. Major props to you, Italeki.

 

[Nexus]

I am not a bird person, but just the other day I was captivated by a beautiful conure at Petsmart. I could not believe how animated and playful it was. My question is, which color type variety is the smartest and best speaking abilities? Is the Quaker a better speaker or smarter than a conure? I really appreciate your response!!! Thanks

If you're not a bird person, don't even consider buying one!!

A bird is a large commitment, and if your heart isn't in it, the bird will suffer.

Too many parrots end up neglected and sent off to rescues with sometimes irreversible mental disorders, from plucking to aggression. They look pretty, some even talk, but they need TLC and a lot of it.

 

[MrsKay]

It is a noble quality to admit when something is not for them. Major props to you, Italeki.

Well said BoomBoom. Kudos to you Italeki