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09-18-2005, 10:11 AM
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Jendaya Conure
Im getting a Jendaya Conure from my sister later today. She doesnt have the time to care for him and give him the attention he needs and deserves.
From what my mom and sister have told me his name is Petey and he is about a year old. the gentleman who initiatially owned him when he was young didnt socialize much with him and then my mom got him and my sister fiancee wanted him so they have him now.
I have the feeling im gonna have to have alot of patience with this bird but its not hard for me as I totally love all animals. And am home most of the time expect when i have classes at college 2 days a week for about 3 hours in the morning.
Wish me luck im sure im gonna need it lol
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Just a rat" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a rat", but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man", because I am an animal lover So the next time you hear the phrase "just a rat", just smile -- because they "just don't understand."
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09-18-2005, 10:52 AM
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You're going to have fun!
Jendays are great birds, ..lots of energy, playful, and sweet.
Just be prepared for that conure screech. It can wear on your eardrums after awhile...
Bob
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09-18-2005, 11:37 AM
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I Think I Need a Bigger Bear
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: North Carolina
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Congrats! Jendays can be great birds! Like Bob said, those conures have quite the screech though!!
Give the bird a few days to settle into it's new home. Best of luck with the new guy and be sure to let us know if you have any questions!
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09-18-2005, 12:06 PM
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yeah i know to give him a few days and thanks for the vote of confidence gang ill let ya know if anything comes up.
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2 rats: Noah & Winston
2 cats Princess, Boodah
Just a rat" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a rat", but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man", because I am an animal lover So the next time you hear the phrase "just a rat", just smile -- because they "just don't understand."
Rest in Peace: Rascal (10/17/06) Tigger (2005)
"I have been frosted"
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09-18-2005, 12:48 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: N. Attleboro, Massachusetts US
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Here he is in all his glory: he climbed out of the cage they had transported him in and right on to my hand i fed him a few mealies and filled his water dish and food dish
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2 rats: Noah & Winston
2 cats Princess, Boodah
Just a rat" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a rat", but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man", because I am an animal lover So the next time you hear the phrase "just a rat", just smile -- because they "just don't understand."
Rest in Peace: Rascal (10/17/06) Tigger (2005)
"I have been frosted"
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09-18-2005, 01:03 PM
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Paw Talk's prodicle son .
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Saaf Norwood, London UK
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Wow Petey looks a right handsome bird very colourfull, I like the cage theres lots of things to do and its nice and big as well, im sure He will be very happy in there.
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09-18-2005, 02:54 PM
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yeah the cage is huge but bigger is definitely better. it came with him so i aint complaining one bit.
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2 rats: Noah & Winston
2 cats Princess, Boodah
Just a rat" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a rat", but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man", because I am an animal lover So the next time you hear the phrase "just a rat", just smile -- because they "just don't understand."
Rest in Peace: Rascal (10/17/06) Tigger (2005)
"I have been frosted"
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09-18-2005, 03:04 PM
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Great pics! That is an impressive cage allright. ...and a nice selection of toys too!
I'm curious though...
What are "mealies"?
Bob
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09-18-2005, 03:19 PM
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Paw Talk's prodicle son .
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? Mealworms I think.
Your not feeding a conure wrggly wrigglers.
Euurgh Yukk !!
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09-18-2005, 03:44 PM
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yes mealworms is what i gave him. and he loves mango too lol and sunflower seeds. so that will be good when i start training him.
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2 rats: Noah & Winston
2 cats Princess, Boodah
Just a rat" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a rat", but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man", because I am an animal lover So the next time you hear the phrase "just a rat", just smile -- because they "just don't understand."
Rest in Peace: Rascal (10/17/06) Tigger (2005)
"I have been frosted"
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09-18-2005, 04:54 PM
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I'd have some second thoughts about feeding mealworms to a conure.
For one thing, in the wild, insects are not a major component of their diet. Fruits and seeds are their primary diet. Several authorities classify them as frugivores. Mango (even though not native to S. America) is now a natural part of their diet. Figs also play a prominent part.
Secondly, I and my vet have both seen way too many of them succumb to gout.
They, as well as Suns and a couple of other species, seem to be very sensitive to too much protein in their diets.. Mealworms are great little protein packets for reptiles and other carnivores, but for most frugivores and granivores they shouldn't be considered for the diet.
A good pelleted diet that makes up more than 50-70% of the parrots total intake would be my suggestion. For the rest, veggies, fruits ...and the VERY occasional "mealie" would be okay, ...but I think it'd be way too easy to go overboard with something like that.
I'd give that protein in another way.. cheese tidbits (supplements calcium) or maybe some peanut butter on whole wheat bread.
I think you'd do great using sunflower seeds for training. That's what many professional trainers use for birdshows. You could also try Pine nuts for a little variety.
Just my suggestions..
Bob
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09-18-2005, 05:59 PM
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I Think I Need a Bigger Bear
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Yeah, I'm with Bob on this one. I wouldn't suggest feeding mealies to a conure. Pellet diets are excellent nutrition and quite sufficient. As for human foods, you can try some veggies, brown rice, sweet taters, etc. Just like nuts, hard cheeses (cheddar, romano, parmesan, etc) are excellent treats!
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09-18-2005, 06:28 PM
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Adolescent Pup
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: N. Attleboro, Massachusetts US
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thanks for the tips guys i guess i wont feed him any more mealworms but yeah he has a mixed diet with seeds n other things that my sister had gotten for him but im not sure if its the best for him. ill look tomorrow to double check the name on the bag and let yall know what it is.
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2 rats: Noah & Winston
2 cats Princess, Boodah
Just a rat" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a rat", but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man", because I am an animal lover So the next time you hear the phrase "just a rat", just smile -- because they "just don't understand."
Rest in Peace: Rascal (10/17/06) Tigger (2005)
"I have been frosted"
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09-18-2005, 06:40 PM
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Adolescent Pup
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: CedarBluff,Mississippi
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he is so cute
Congrads on conure. He is beautiful but i think he looks like sun conure. Good Luck Have Fun. KEEP US POSTED
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09-18-2005, 06:55 PM
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Nutriphase® Parrot Formula Bird Food is the food i have now.
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2 rats: Noah & Winston
2 cats Princess, Boodah
Just a rat" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a rat", but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man", because I am an animal lover So the next time you hear the phrase "just a rat", just smile -- because they "just don't understand."
Rest in Peace: Rascal (10/17/06) Tigger (2005)
"I have been frosted"
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