Patagonian Conure
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I like Patagonian Conures out of all of them! We have a place here that sells Parrot supplies and they have a Patagonian that sits on a Playstand in the shop... When you go in, he comes down and follows you everywhere and if you bend down to look at something, he climbs up onto you and all he keeps saying is " hello " He is very cute
cdog
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breeding pair of gcc, Scooter & BeeBee-Sully and Bella's normal son's, Rosey- Bella and Sully's cinnamon daughter, Ella & Sunny-American budgies
I don't have experience with them but a member on here(ann) has one, you should pm here and I'm sure she will be more than willing to answer all of your questions!
Our Patagonian came into our lives about 11 years ago. George was purchased at 4 months old, as a new friend for our then 16-year old Nanday Conure "Elvis." Though George's vocabulary is limited (about 20 words & phrases), we noticed that he would use his words appropriately for bedtime, bath, greeting us, asking for a sip of tea, etc. When visiting the pet store for more supplies, my husband mentioned this eerie coincidence to our world-renowned dealer, who said, "Of course. Patagonian Conures are one of the few species capable of cognitive thought." Yup. Scary smart. And curious. Wants to see whatever we are doing, be it in the kitchen, fixing something, playing a game, etc. He's even hanging off my shoulder, watching as I type this. He knows how to use his body language to let us know what he wants when his words fail him. Very smart indeed, and a problem solver too. OH and the best part, incredibly loyal, protective, and affectionate. He is a complete and total love. My husband tells me this bird is the dog I always wanted, only better. I highly recommend them as a pet. Check with your state's pet laws to make sure they aren't banned in your area. Paddies are considered agricultural threats in NJ for one (I only found that out today from my cousin who was out buying a lovebird in that state). They are on the edge of endangered because of loss of habitat, and worse, their chicks were considered a delicacy in their countries of origin. But it seems a campaign to restore the largest flock is showing some progress. Fingers tightly crossed. These birds are just fantastic!
I have 32 years of experience with one!
Just go to the links below to learn all you want (maybe MORE than you want)!!!!
Just go to the links below to learn all you want (maybe MORE than you want)!!!!
I just HAVE to make another entry... my precious Rb is so different from the (few) other Patagonians I read about.
In short, he is a rowdy rooster who rules the roost, and not in a benevolent way. During mating season, he is a Romeo who doesn't take 'no' for an answer. There's no such thing as time-out, because he is flighted and FAST and fearless, territorial and stubborn. He is an amazing mimic... sings, dances, uses words strategically. His favorite two words are "NO!" and "GAIL!" He is non-stop into-everything, aggressive when it suits his purpose, cuddly only when he pleases.And he can ONLY be enticed back into his cage by tossing his favorite kind of green chile into his cage... he flaps and squawks in after it.
I have had him since he was 3 months old, through school and career and now retirement. Since he hit sexual maturity at about 3-4 years, he's been the same. Shows no signs of slowing down. My world-class avian vet saw him last week and told me I should be prepared for him to live another 20 years. This means I have to live that long if I want to keep my promise to him to take care of him forever.
Maybe it's because he's flighted. Maybe it's because I've spoiled the living daylights out of him. Maybe there's a gender difference in behavior. Or maybe every species produces a little Genghis Kahn every now and then.
Dunno. But that's my bird!
In short, he is a rowdy rooster who rules the roost, and not in a benevolent way. During mating season, he is a Romeo who doesn't take 'no' for an answer. There's no such thing as time-out, because he is flighted and FAST and fearless, territorial and stubborn. He is an amazing mimic... sings, dances, uses words strategically. His favorite two words are "NO!" and "GAIL!" He is non-stop into-everything, aggressive when it suits his purpose, cuddly only when he pleases.And he can ONLY be enticed back into his cage by tossing his favorite kind of green chile into his cage... he flaps and squawks in after it.
I have had him since he was 3 months old, through school and career and now retirement. Since he hit sexual maturity at about 3-4 years, he's been the same. Shows no signs of slowing down. My world-class avian vet saw him last week and told me I should be prepared for him to live another 20 years. This means I have to live that long if I want to keep my promise to him to take care of him forever.
Maybe it's because he's flighted. Maybe it's because I've spoiled the living daylights out of him. Maybe there's a gender difference in behavior. Or maybe every species produces a little Genghis Kahn every now and then.
Dunno. But that's my bird!
In researching Patagonians' weights, I find a lot of confusion pertaining to the sub-species. A source that's based on actual statistics collected by an avian vet who has clinics in several states, and therefore a lot of birds weighed (Scott E. McDonald) and 30 years' experience places the average weight of American-kept Lesser Patagonian Conures (Rickeybirds!) at 232 grams with a range of 210-255, with the biggest (most obese) at 268. The Rickeybird weighs 230-233. Also, our recent vet visit's exam prompted Dr. Lindstrom to place the Rickeybird's "keel rating" at 2.5 (1 being emaciated, 5 being morbidly obese). He said he wasn't concerned because Patagonians are light-framed birds.
For those of you who'd like to reference your other birds' weights, here's his table.
http://scottemcdonald.com/pdfs/Average Weights.pdf
For those of you who'd like to reference your other birds' weights, here's his table.
http://scottemcdonald.com/pdfs/Average Weights.pdf
snowflake311
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Olaf, male, Budgie/
Sweetpea, female, Budgie/
RIP Kiwi, female, Senegal
I have yet to Sex my little Sprinkles. Ricky sounds like a more intense version of my sprinkles who I think is male. I will find out in a month or so I don't like going to the VET in the winter time too cold to travel.
I might be the only person on here that think male and female birds act different. My Aunt with her 3 parrots sees a difference. She has 2 females and one naughty male golden capped conure who I love.
sonja
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I love Patagonian conures! If you are considering getting one, make a point of listening to their call, in person if you can, but certainly online. It is extremely loud and piercing and many can not tolerate it. I was at an event in a large conference hall, filled with tons of people and activity, but we could very clearly hear the Patty that was on the exact opposite side of the center from us. But they sure are beautiful!
Amen, Sonja.
My avian vet, upon seeing the Rb for the first time in a while (my bad) heard the bird in the waiting room and told me he exclaimed to staff back in the back room... "THERE'S A PATI IN THE HOUSE!"
Snowflake... if you watch videos of wild Patagonians, *I* think it's pretty easy to pick out the males, who constantly fuss and scrap at the burriows' entrances while the (I'm guessing) females just squawk and stare at them. Side by side, the males are bigger with more square heads, I believe.
Isn't bird-watching (especially parrot-watching) just the best thing????
My avian vet, upon seeing the Rb for the first time in a while (my bad) heard the bird in the waiting room and told me he exclaimed to staff back in the back room... "THERE'S A PATI IN THE HOUSE!"
Snowflake... if you watch videos of wild Patagonians, *I* think it's pretty easy to pick out the males, who constantly fuss and scrap at the burriows' entrances while the (I'm guessing) females just squawk and stare at them. Side by side, the males are bigger with more square heads, I believe.
Isn't bird-watching (especially parrot-watching) just the best thing????
