TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Chapter One: Introduction 1
- Chapter Two: Meet Conures 7
- 2.) Facts About Conures 10
- Quick Facts 12
- 3.) Conures in History 13
- Sun Conure (Aratinga solstitialis) 34
- Jenday Conure (Aratinga janday) 35
- Blue Crowned Conure (Thectocercus acuticaudata) 35
- Nanday Conure (Nandayus nenday) 36
- Patagonian Conure (Cyanoliseus patagonus) 36
- Peach Fronted Conure (Eupsittula aurea) 37
- Dusky Headed Conure (Eupsittula weddellii) 37
- Maroon Bellied Conure (Pyrrhura frontalis) 37
- Green Cheeked Conure (Pyrrhura molinae) 38
- Chapter Three: Conures’ Requirements 39
- 3.) Ease and Cost of Care 43
- a.) Initial Costs 43
- b.) Monthly Costs 46
- Chapter Four: Tips in Buying Conures 49
- 3.) Practical Tips in Buying Conures 53
- a.) How to Find a Conure Breeder 54
- b.) Local Conure Breeders in the United States 55
- c.) Local Conure Breeders in Great Britain 78
- 4.) Selecting a Healthy Conures 82
- Chapter Five: Maintenance for Conures 83
- a.) Ideal Cage Size for Conures 84
- b.) Cage Maintenance 85
- 2.) Diet and Feeding 92
- a.) Nutritional Needs of Conures 93
- b.) Types of Food 93
- c.) Toxic Foods to Avoid 101
- a.) Trimming Your Conure’s Nails 105
- Chapter Six: Breeding Conures 109
- Chapter Seven: Keeping Conures Healthy 119
- 1.) Common Health Problems 120
- Chapter Eight: Conure Checklist 139
- 2.) Cage Set-up Guide 141
- 3.) Nutritional Information 142
- 4.) Breeding Information 142
- 5.) Do’s and Dont’s 143
- 3. Conure Diet and Food Links 150
- Index 153
- References 163
