Conure Golden Capped Health Information

In your Golden-capped Conure's cage, give him a nesting box where he can hide and sleep. A clean cage is extremely important to avoid infection. Conures should have fresh water at all times and should be bathed occasionally; a plant mister will work fine for this. When you bring home your new Golden-capped Conure, quarantine him to prevent diseases being passed to your other birds. Be sure to take him for a check-up at a veterinarian experienced in avian care. Never, ever feed your Conure chocolate or avocado, as these foods may result in death. Golden-capped Conures will do nicely in cages of about 18 inches by 18 inches by 36 inches, and need plenty of exercise. Even with clipped wings, Conures may fly, so be sure to harness your bird outside. Golden-capped Conures make great first birds.

Breeding
Golden-capped Conures breed very well in captivity and reach sexual maturity at about two years of age. Immature birds have darker irises than adults and lack their golden caps. They do not have much red over their backs and rumps but have more yellow in the plumage of their undercarriages than adults. Golden-capped Conures must be DNA or surgically sexed.