Buying a Sun Conure...

danielmiller82 · Post by **danielmiller82** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 1:43 pm

I am looking to buy a Sun Conure in the next couple of months. Do any of you have a med sized bird cage laying around? I am looking for something about 2' x 2' and about 30-36" tall minimum with 3/4"-1" gaps between bars. I found one in town that is really nice and they want $200 for it. Not a bad price, but I'm looking for something a little cheaper. Also, if any of you know of good breeders for Sun Conures let me know.

Thanks

Brandon · Post by **Brandon** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 2:03 pm

Daniel, You know anyone that has a sun conure? Ever been around them for a while?

If you know about conures, then that's cool, otherwise..

Melissakins · Post by **Melissakins** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 2:05 pm

You do know the sound they make, right?

And really, for a bird that size, you'll want something a little bigger than that....look on ebay for a parrot cage, I got a big ass one for my Quaker for 150 bucks, WITH shipping.

Seriously, look into conures before you make the decision to buy one. They are not quiet birds. If you want a bird that talks there's others out there that do not make the screeching sound that Conure's make.

PM me.....

Brandon · Post by **Brandon** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 2:25 pm

I reread my post and it sounded like I was being an Ass.. that's not how I meant it, just meant, they have a certain uhm sound that I personally can't take, and they are rather vocal. I can't stomach lovebirds for the same reason. Just a real high pitched call. If you don't find their call objectionable, they are cute and very active little clowns :

http://www.geocities.com/heartland/bluf ... creech.wav

danielmiller82 · Post by **danielmiller82** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 2:31 pm

I know about Conures...and I have a friend who has had a few of them and was successful to almost completely rid them of the obnoxious screaming, and if they are fully hand weaned, they will have much less of a chance to be a screamer(most screamers are from big bird farms). As long as you give them attention... they will be fairly quiet. Besides, a conures snuggly personality makes up for the screaming. I would really prefer a Cockatoo, but the price for one is about 3 times as much. I know that cage is a bit on the small side, Thats why I said thats the minimum size I'm looking for.

Now if anyone knows where I can get a fully hand weaned Sulfur Crested or Umbrella for less than $700 I am ALL EARS!!!!!!!

Melissakins · Post by **Melissakins** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 2:42 pm

Daniel,

Me either

We have 4 parrots and they're all very loud. I have a friend who has a conure and have been around them many times....As Brandon said, not trying to be an ass, but it's a big commitment.

Conures live 20-25 years.

Brandon · Post by **Brandon** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 2:49 pm

These are what I see coming up for bird fairs fairly close:

We're planning on hitting the Mobile SACBS show in July.

June 18-19 Jackson, MS: Bird Fair- Central Mississippi Bird ClubSat 9-6 Sun
11-5 Admission: $3Trade Mart Bldg, Jackson Mississippi Fairgrounds (I-55, North
High St Exit 96-B) Fair Info: Myrlene Carraway, 601-845-7639
orAzaleaAviary@juno.com

June 11-12 Metairie, LA: Bird Mart- Cajun Canary and Finch Club Sat 9-5 Sun
10-4 Admission: $2 Children Under 6: FreeVFW Hall, 3314 Richland Av,
Metairie, LA, 70001, @ Veterans Hwy Mead Phelps 504-887-
0724NewOrleansMeade@cox.net

June 25 Bossier City, LA: Bird Fair & Show- Ark-LA-TX Caged Bird Club
Sat 10-6 Admission: Bossier City Civic Center, 620 Benton Road
71111Contact Amy Cooper, RR2 Box133-A, Doddridge AR 71834
http://www.acbc.net

July 9-10 Greater New Orleans ExpoBird FairSat 9-5 Sun 9-4:30 Adm. $4
Children Under 6 Free Landmark Best Western Hotel
Landmark Hotel- 2601 Severn Ave, Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 888-9500Group
Reservations before 3:30 PM Group "Bird Fair" Rate: $69 (800) 277-7575Ron or
Sandy Williams 504-831-7385 Email To: GNOExpo@att.net Metro-Area Map

July 16-17 Ft Walton Beach, FL- West-Florida Exotic Bird Fair Bird
Extravaganza Sat 9-5 Sun 11-4 Admission: $3Emerald Coast
Conference Center, 1250 US Hwy 98 Fair Info: Carri901-878-1307
http://www.birdshows.com

July 30-31 Mobile, AL: Bird Fair- South Alabama Cage Bird SocietyBird
Extravaganza- Sat 9-6 Sun 9-5 Admission: $3 Under 12 FreeAbba Shrine Temple
Auditorium- 7701 Hitt Rd, Mobile,AL Karen AbsherKarenDA813@mchis.com
http://orgsites.com/al/sacbs

Post by **snoopdog** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 3:08 pm

I cannot stand the sound a Lovebird makes for very long. Actually the only bird that did not drive me nuts with high pitched shrills was a Macaw(sp), it just rambled all day.

Melissakins · Post by **Melissakins** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 3:16 pm

Actually, birds that have been hand fed scream a lot too

Doesn't matter what breed, age, color, size anything

Really the big thing on "making" them not scream is to not react to it (a lesson *I* need to learn!) Kinda like when kids cry

ShagMan · Post by **ShagMan** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 3:36 pm

I have a co-worker that has one that was used for a quaker, it's in good condition and she'll take 100 for it... you can email her at dragonofthedesert AT hotmail.com , she's located in Robertsdale, if you're interested, email her and she can email you some pics.

Melissakins · Post by **Melissakins** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 3:49 pm

You can get a decent sized one for a Conure at the SACBS show in Mobile (South Alabama Caged Bird Society - who incidentally are a club for the aviculturist) for pretty cheap. AND toys. AND food.

lzb3 · Post by **lzb3** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 7:34 am

I have a conure cage in my attic.....you can come get it if you want. No charge! I wish I was closer!

Elizabeth

danielmiller82 · Post by **danielmiller82** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 9:03 am

lzb3 wrote:I have a conure cage in my attic.....you can come get it if you want. No charge! I wish I was closer!

Elizabeth

Do you know the dimensions? Do you have any pictures?

marinebiologist · Post by **marinebiologist** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 4:40 pm

Good luck with the birds. I really one day want to get a pair of suns but at this time dont have the free time to take on that responcibility. If you are interested there is a really good breeder in new orleans. check them out

http://stormloader.com/mrreefer1/Rivers_Edge.html

Melissakins · Post by **Melissakins** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 9:04 am