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Cockatiels
Cockatiels are one of the most popular family pets and make one of the best pet birds due to their docile yet playful nature. They are a good pets for supervised children who learn proper handling techniques. There are several different color mutations to choose from.
Life Span: 15-20 years with good diet and care
Size: 11-13" inches
General requirements & Care: The cage should be at least 18"x14"x18" with no more than 1/2" bar width spacing. Toys are a must and perch sizes, as with all birds, should be varied to exercise the feet. These birds really enjoy cuddlebones as well. They can be housed in a flight cage which they will enjoy.

Diet should include some fresh fruits and vegetables such as apple (never include the seeds, they're toxic), carrots, dark leafy greens, pasta, cooked brown rice, legumes, small pieces of nuts, on a daily basis. Cockatiels do well with a seed diet supplemented with the above items. There are also pellets specially formulated for Cocktiels that may be considered.


 
Lutino and Standard Cockatiel babies
 
 

Princess of Wales
Beautifully colored, with a gregarious but gentle personality, these are truly little "characters". You do not see these commonly but they do make great pets if handled daily and given proper attention. They love to forage and run around on the floor (take care not to step on them though). They also make some of the cutest sounds a bird can make and although they are generally considered a quiet bird, they may become a little loud at times (but not as loud as Conures). They're a joy to watch!
Life Span: 18-30 years
Size: 12-16" from head to tail end
General requirements & Care: The Princess of Wales parakeet needs a large cage to accommodate its long tail. 1/2" bar width is recommended. These birds especially enjoy a large flight cage, but a cage 24"x20"x30" is suitable.

Provide a diet that consists of a combination of both pellets and seeds as well as fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, cooked brown rice, beans or pasta. Fresh greens is especially favored.

 
   
5 month old
Princess of Wales
 
   
  Indian Ringneck Parakeets
Charming birds full of personality. They come in various color mutations and the males have a much more prominent ring around the neck. They can learn speech and many different whistles. Good pets but need daily interaction and handling to stay tame.
Life Span: 25-30 years average
Size: 16", 120-140 grams weight
General requirements & Care: Since these birds have such long tails they require a cage at least 24x24x30 inches with 1/2" bar spacing. They also enjoy bathing often.

Diet is a high quality pellet/seed mix with fresh fruits, cooked brown rice, whole wheat pasta, legumes, nuts and vegetables. These birds like a variety!

  Green Cheek Conures - and various mutations
These have been known as "little feathered Monkeys" because they're little acrobats and are very comical characters. Although they may be considered small in size, they're categorized here as a medium size bird due to their personality and need for a patient owner, as they can be nippy at times if not given their own way. They are very mobile and unlike other Conure types, they are quite quiet. They can speak in a quiet little voice and they will whistle. They make great pets if kept tame by daily attention and handling. They enjoy attention from their favorite person and love to ride on the shoulder or cuddle. They enjoy bathing very often. Toys are a must! A lot of bird in a little package!
Life Span: 25-30 years average
Size: Small - about 10" from head to tail end
General requirements & Care: Since these birds are so active, they love a larger cage with many perches, swings, and toys. They also enjoy bathing often. The cage should be at least 18x18x28-30" for proper exercise requirements, with 1/2" bar width spacing. They need handling and out-of-the-cage time daily. They can be quite affectionate!

Diet is a high quality pellet/seed mix with fresh fruits, cooked brown rice, whole wheat pasta, legumes, nuts and vegetables. These birds like a variety!

 
3 Young Green Cheeks
 
  Dusky Conures
Not commonly seen much anymore, these are still wonderful pets from the Conure family. They can be very affectionate and fun loving. They are known to talk well and can be quite snuggly. Their noise level is low-moderate.
Life Span: 20-25 years average
Size: Small - about 11" from head to tail end, weight 90-120 grams
General requirements & Care: Provide your conure with plastic, wood, puzzle, musical, rope,and other varieties of toys. The cage should be at least 20x20x30" for proper exercise requirements, with 1/2" bar width spacing. They need out-of-the-cage time daily and handling. They can be very affectionate!

Provide a diet that consists of a combination of both pellets and seeds as well is fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, cooked brown rice, beans or pasta.

Dusky Conure
 
   

 

 

 


White Eyed Conure

Another uncommonly seen conure, White-eyed Conures are loveable, entertaining birds. Not as flashy as the Sun Conure, but still a beautiful bird with vibrant green feathers and a touch of orange and yellow under the wings. They are similar in size and looks to the Blue Crowned Conure.. They can learn tricks and will imitate other birds and animal sounds in the home. Many can also learn to say a few words and phrases. They need a lot of attention from their owner and require out-of-cage time as well as human contact to stay tame. They are also med-large sized so the cage must be large enough for them to spread their wings safely. Chew toys are especially important. They also love baths.
Life Span: 25-30 years with proper care.
Size: med-large conure, about 14-15"
General requirements & Care: They should be housed in a larger cage, at least 24" x 24" x 30" with bar width of 1/2-3/4".

Provide a diet that consists of a combination of both pellets and seeds as well as fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, cooked brown rice, beans or pasta.

Senegals
They can be a little shy around strangers and in new situations. They can be very playful, even laying on their backs at times. Talking ability is fair to good but not all individuals will talk (as in any species). Senegals aren't for everyone though. Do your research.
Life Span: 30+ years
Size: about 9-10", 120-150 grams weight
General requirements & Care: A cage 20"x20"x30" inches high is recommended, though a larger cage would always be appreciated. Bar width should be 1/2" - 3/4" at most. Toys, toys, toys!

Provide a diet that consists of a combination of both pellets and seeds as well as fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, cooked brown rice, beans or pasta.

Jardines
These birds are very good at human speech and are highly intelligent. They have a somewhat loud alarm chirp at times but aren't known to be a loud bird. The personality is usually very social and they enjoy human interaction. Also, big chewers...give plenty of safe chew toys. They are in the Poicephalus family of African parrots (Poicephalus Gulielmi).
Life Span: 25+ years
Size: about 11", about 200-250 grams weight
General requirements & Care: A cage 24"x24"x30" or larger is recommended. Bar width shouldn't be more than 3/4". Lot of toys, especially chewables.

Provide a diet that consists of a combination of both pellets and seeds as well as fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, cooked brown rice, beans or pasta.

Meyers
This species is very similar to the Senegal parrot and is in the same family (Poicephalus meyeri). They can make great pets for an experience hand, although every situation is different. Talking ability is fair to good.
Life Span: 25-35 years
Size: about 8-9", weight 80-110 grams
General requirements & Care: A cage 20"x20"x30" inches high is recommended, though a larger cage would always be appreciated. Bar width shouldn't be more than 3/4".

Provide a diet that consists of a combination of both pellets and seeds as well as fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, cooked brown rice, beans or pasta.


 
 
Young Senegal Parrot

Did you know?

Poi means different,
cephalus means head.
Each member of the
Poicephalus family has
a different color head
than their body.

  Pionus
The 3 types of Pionus offered are:
Blue Fronted, Maximillion, and White Capped. Their nature is sweet and they have a consistent temperment. They make a good family pet and usually get along with all members of the family if treated with respect. Though not known for their talking abilities, they can master a few words. They are usually quieter than some other types of parrots. Very cute and playful!
Life Span: 30+ years with good diet and care
Size:
General requirements & Care:

Diet should include some fresh fruits and vegetables such as apple (never include the seeds, they're toxic), carrots, dark leafy greens, pasta, cooked brown rice, legumes, small pieces of nuts, on a daily basis.

"Maxi" Pionus baby
 
   
 
White Capped and Blue Headed Pionus youths

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