Conure Patagonian, Andean Health Information

When feeding the Andean Patagonian Conure, it is always best to offer either a pellet diet or at least a fortified seed diet. As with most parrots, always offer them fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as foods such as beans and cooked eggs. Fresh water daily is necessary, as is removing fresh food quickly so it does not spoil. The Andean Patagonian Conure only needs a vitamin supplement if on a strictly seed diet. The size of the cage should be sufficient to accommodate their wings and room to play. Usually, a 24" by 24" by 36" cage will do, but bigger works well, too. A variety of perches is good exercise for the Andean Patagonian 's feet, and make sure the food dishes are not directly below a perch, so the food and water is not soiled. Toys are necessary, since Conures are good chewers. Like all Conures they love to bath and they should be misted regularly, and a bath should be provided in their cages.

Conures may be prone to a vitamin K deficiency and a bleeding disorder, but with the proper nutrition, those can be avoided. Conures are also good flyers, and require more clipping, but never too much, so the bird will fly gently to the floor.

Breeding
The breeding season for the Andean Patagonian Conure begins in December but sometimes as late as March. Their nest box should be vertical and 14x14x24 inches. They usually have three eggs in a clutch, with incubation lasting 24-25 days. The babies will fledge in about eight weeks. The males do take part in their care and have been seen feeding the chicks in the nest.