Do they make good family pets? Do they get along with kids?
I do think that conures in general make good family pets, especially compared to some birds (naming no names!). For one thing, a well socialized conure does not mind a lot of activity… in fact, many enjoy a lot of activity! They will often get along with all family members, although again, they will probably choose a favorite.Another point is that conures usually love to be touched and handled. Many birds, such as most cockatiels, don’t like being picked up bodily, or petted and hugged in the way that kids like to pet and hug – most conures don’t mind!That said, the nippy phase that green cheeks have a tendancy to go through can be hard on kids. They’re especially likely to get nipped because they’re small and because they tend to react in the way that the bird wants them to react – by pulling away and making a fuss!For this reason and others, it depends a lot on the kids involved. They have to be mature enough to be able to handle the bird gently and confidently.
I do think that conures in general make good family pets, especially compared to some birds (naming no names!). For one thing, a well socialized conure does not mind a lot of activity… in fact, many enjoy a lot of activity! They will often get along with all family members, although again, they will probably choose a favorite. Another point is that conures usually love to be touched and handled. Many birds, such as most cockatiels, don’t like being picked up bodily, or petted and hugged in the way that kids like to pet and hug – most conures don’t mind! That said, the nippy phase that green cheeks have a tendancy to go through can be hard on kids. They’re especially likely to get nipped because they’re small and because they tend to react in the way that the bird wants them to react – by pulling away and making a fuss! For this reason and others, it depends a lot on the kids involved. They have to be mature enough to be able to handle the bird gently and confidently. Keeping birds wi
