How Do You Care For A Nanday Conure?
Nanday conures can be mischievous birds but they can also make great pets. Every bird is different just like people, but they are known to knock bowls over on purpose or even open their own cage doors! With proper care your nanday could live up to 30 years and be lots of fun its whole life. Purchase or build the largest bird cage possible. The minimum requirements should be 20 by 20 by 30 inches tall, but larger is always better. The cage bars should be 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch apart. Line the bottom of the cage with newspaper or corn cob to make cleaning easier. Place three cups in the cage: one for non-chlorinated water, one for food and a third for treats. Give your nanday conure a 70 percent to 30 percent mix of commercial pellets and fortified seeds. You should also feed fresh fruits and vegetables as a treat a few days of the week. Change all of the food and water dishes as well as the substrate every day. Clean the cage and all of its contents on a monthly basis with a dilute bleac
