CRIMSON BELLIED CONURE
The Crimson Bellied Conure
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The Crimson Bellied Conure
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Size: 9 inches
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Lifespan: up to 20 years
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Bird Species: Conure
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Sounds: Vocal, Quiet natural calls, Murmurs, Mimics, Chirps
Crimson Bellied Conure General Info
These playful, cuddly and affectionate little parrots are one of the best and most popular representatives of the Conure family. With a variety of desirable aspects and traits that are essential for great pet parrots, these little sweethearts are definitely quite the feathered charmers.
One of the cuddlier conures, these affectionate parrots will love to bond and snuggle with their favourite person in the house.
Overall Description: The Crimson Bellied Conure is easily spotted by its distinct colors. A small head and beak, slender bodies and a long, tapered tail are some of the key features. The adults reach an average length of 9 inches (24 centimeters), a part of which is taken up by the tail feathers. They can weigh up to 4 ounces (100 grams). Conures are highly energetic and will require a spacious cage, even if they are considered to be small birds
Crimson Bellied Conures are one of the quieter breeds in this family of parrots, making them a good choice. Their natural calls are rare and unobtrusive, consisting of low chirps and whistles. Their contentment and joy are often shown through soft, muffled chirps and murmurs, which are often heard during playtime. Even though they are not the best of talkers, they can learn a few words to repeat. They will likely pick up common sounds to mimic, like alarms, barks or whistles.
The crimson Bellied Conure displays a variety of colors arranged in interesting patterns and combinations. This makes them exceptionally beautiful and quite unique-looking. The body is full of different colors. The thighs, back, and wings are mostly green, with turquoise blue on the lower half of the wings and upper back. Their entire abdomen is strikingly red, giving them their name. It stands out as the center point and draws the eye. The head, neck, and chest are a mix of white and grey, combined in a unique pattern resembling scales. The cheeks are green, and the forehead is light blue. This stunning combination of colors and a variety of exotic shades make them quite unique in appearance.
Crimson Bellied Conures are hardy and enduring parrots. In optimal conditions and with enough good care, they will achieve their lifespan of 20 years. A big part of caring for these parrots is social interaction. These friendly and affectionate parrots depend on it. A bored conure will become increasingly noisier, then lonely, and can eventually become sick. Always find enough time to play with your pet parrot... With their friendly, affectionate and seemingly silly personality, they will charm you.
Crimson Bellied Conures
babies we have in our nursery at the moment
At present, we have three baby Crimson Bellied Conures
We have hatched and hand-raised these chicks from an egg, and they will be available once they are fully weaned and socialised with other birds
They come DNA sexed and with a hatch certificate and a care booklet, hand-raised from egg till fully weaned at around 10 weeks old, and weaned onto fresh fruit and greens, freshly sprouted seed, and an all-Australian, good-quality small parrot mix.
Weaning
In the wild, weaning occurs well after fledging, which is a crucial period for the development of cognitive skills. Unfortunately, many breeders in captivity wean birds at the time of fledging. When birds fledge, they typically lose about 10% of their body weight and may refuse food for a few days as they learn to fly. Some breeders misinterpret this behaviour as a sign that the birds are ready to be weaned and abruptly stop formula feeding. This practice is known as "crash" or "abrupt" weaning. However, most birds will usually return to eating after a few days, having lost that initial 10% of body weight.
We recommend and practice the natural approach to weaning, known as "abundance" weaning. In this method, a formula is offered to birds for a few weeks or even months after they have fledged, especially for larger species. This approach allows birds to spend time in a crèche, where they can learn proper bird behaviour from other chicks they are raised alongside.
The advantages of this method are discussed in our Article section under Behaviour, titled “The Human-Bird Bond and Its Impact on Companion Bird Behaviour.” We cannot emphasise enough the lifelong positive effects that abundance weaning and an extended crèche period can have on the mental health of our companion parrots.
