How do blue-throated conures breed? How to raise blue-throated conures
How do blue-throated conures breed? How to raise blue-throated conures
How do blue-throated conures breed?
Blue-throated Conure (Blue-throated Sun) is the largest species of Pyrrhura Conure, and it is not common in China because it is a first-class conservation parrot. In addition, there are usually more males than females on the market. Hand-raised birds are very playful and naughty; there is no obvious difference in appearance between males and females, but the plumage of males is brighter.
Habitat has been continuously destroyed, illegally caught and sold to the international market, causing their number to decline year by year. In addition to being protected by the Washington Convention, it is also protected by domestic laws in Brazil; blue-throated conures mainly live in Atlantic climates. Rainforest and forest fringe areas are mainly areas below 400m above sea level. They are swarming. They mainly live or forage together with about 8-12 animals. They like to gather on high branches and look for fruits on trees when foraging. , flowers, berries, seeds and other food, because of the protective color of the feather color, it is not easy to be found during activities, most of them stop activities at noon, stay in the shady tree to rest, and gather in the evening tree or nest. The gathering is quite noisy and noticeable, and the breeding season may be between June-October, with a litter of about 2-4 eggs.
How to raise blue-throated conures
Compared with other parrots, blue-throated conures are relatively quiet, they do not screech at will, and they are very suitable as pet birds. Birds have a common hobby of bathing, so it is very necessary to provide them with a water bath environment on a regular basis. So what should be paid attention to in the living environment when raising blue-throated conures?
Keep it dry and ventilated. Because blue-throated conures produce feather dust when moving, do not hang the bird cage in the bedroom.
Do a good job in preventing cold and heatstroke. The most suitable temperature for the blue-throated conure is 20 ℃ - 24 ℃, the temperature is too high and too low will bring adverse effects on the blue-throated conure. In the hot summer, it is necessary to prevent heatstroke and cool down to prevent heatstroke. Do not allow direct sunlight, and appropriate sunlight in other seasons. In winter, pay attention to keep warm and avoid cold wind blowing directly, but do not place the bird cage above the heater or beside the coal stove.
3, pay attention to exercise the guts of the bird. Don’t spoil the blue-throated conure, let it be exposed to strangers and noises, otherwise the birds will be startled if there are strangers or noises. The breeding season will result in abandoned nests, abandoned eggs and no brooding.
Prevent mosquitoes and flies. Mosquitoes bite the bird’s claws, causing inflammation and causing the bird’s claws to fall off. Flies bite the feed, causing feed spoilage. The prevention method is to install screen doors and screen windows in the bird house.
Prevent cats, dogs, mice, weasels, snakes and other animals from entering the breeding place to harm blue-throated conures. Do not leave the cage outdoors unattended to prevent predation of blue-throated conures such as gray magpies, eagles, and falcons.
Do not change the cage or change the placement direction and position of the breeding cage during the breeding season. Do not clean the cage for chicks within 10 days of hatching.
Always keep the bird cage and tableware clean and hygienic to prevent the breeding of feather fleas and mites.