Once they do breed, however, they will continue to breed year after year. Though breeding conures is not very difficult, you must first determine their sex. Generally, psittacine hens lay eggs at 24 hour intervals until their clutch is complete. Conures lay between 2 — 5 eggs per clutch, sometimes more. Incubation begins when the last egg is laid and for conures occurs over days. Although Green Cheek Conures are easy to breed because of their loving nature, you should prepare for the process to make it successful and enjoyable.
They usually start breeding around one to three years old. Before that, they are mainly sexually immature. Incubation begins when the last egg is laid and for conures occurs over days. Vent rubbing, a casual wing pet, or cute regurgitation could be a sign your bird is ready to lay eggs. Never pet your bird any place other than the head, and if you notice regurgitation, vent rubbing or other sexual behaviors, discourage the behavior and put her back in her cage immediately.
Her abdomen will enlarge and feel firm. She will drink more water to replace the moisture that it takes to create an egg. Breeding season for Green-Cheeked Conures is February, which is summer in their native habitat. These are signs that she is ready to breed.
Generally, psittacine hens lay eggs at 24 hour intervals until their clutch is complete. Hybridization is commonly avoided. However, the recent increase in this experimental breeding approach of Green Cheeks yielded a variety of parrot individuals of interesting colors and treats. On top of that, Conures would not mind the species when mating. The preferred size is 16 inches x 24 inches. They need space in this period, so make sure the box is spacious enough, but do not make it large as a cage since that would make them uncomfortable.
In the warmer periods, the nest should be prevented from heat. The breeding performance is affected if they are exposed to too much of the heat. Keeping the nest away from the roof is beneficial in the warm season.
Make a lid. It would keep them away from light, as the darkness stimulates the process. That way the nest could stay cooler as well. The lid should be removable though, as you may want to watch for hygiene during the process. Inspections should be conducted only if necessary.
Wait until both of the parents are out so you can avoid aggression of prenatal instincts. Favorable inside dimensions are 6 and 8 inches, with the whole being 3 inches in diameter. Well-chosen wood shavings, dried grass, sawdust are just some of the materials you can use for the nest. Conures have a habit of removing all the linings, living the eggs on the bare wood. Anyway, try finding suitable material for their natural cushions, as comfort in this period aids the whole process.
One important thing to keep in mind is that these are the recommendations based on the overall experience of the keepers. However, preferences depend on each individual bird. If they reject the shelter you prepared, experiment with size and material to find a suitable option. To suit such a high energy level, the breeding cage should be 4 feet x 4 feet x 2 feet.
Then they can play, exercise, and bath as much as they need. Putting the nest box inside the cage, if it is large enough, maximizes the convenience for both the bird and the owner. An increasingly sensitive parrot requires strict conditions. The hormones are going wild, while the health should stay on point. Making diet nutritious is a must-do.
Log in Register. Search titles only. Search Advanced search…. New posts. Search forums. Log in. Welcome to Avian Avenue! To view our forum with less advertisments please register with us. Memberships are free and it will just take a moment. Click here. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Breeding Green Cheek Conures. RobbinHood Meeting neighbors. Hello, I am Thinking about breeding green cheek conures, and had a few questions.
First off I have bred cockatiels twice successfully for the most part handfeeding the last clutch. Question 3 Aside from them liking to pull out their nesting material is there any other unusual quirks I should know about?
Question 4 Can you inspect the nesting box? Question 5 Can I use alfalfa pellets as nesting material? Will it crack the eggs? I used it as brooder material for my cockatiels while I was handfeeding them and they were picking at it a lot so I want to use something that is edible.
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Question Are there many green cheeks in your location? Are there rescues in your location that have adult green cheeks given up waiting for homes? What set up do you have for housing green cheeks?
What supplies do you have for feeding, brooder.. Will you have a waiting list for babies? I'll answer your questions when I have a chance Answer 1 There are not very many green cheeks in my area, in the classifieds or at breeders. Answer 2 I have scoured the rescues and shelters and have not found 1 gcc looking for a home.
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