Conure St, Tomas Health Information

When feeding the St. Thomas Conure, it is always best to offer either a formulated pellet diet or 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 St. Thomas 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, an 18" by 18" by 22" wide cage will do, but larger cages are even better. A variety of perches is good exercise for the St. Thomas Conure's feet, and make sure the food dishes are not directly below a perch, so the food and water is not soiled. Toys are a must, since Conures are good chewers. In addition add a dish for bathing. If a bathing dish is not provided they should be showered regularly.

Breeding
Breeding among the St. Thomas Conures usually happens between February and September. The female will need a nesting box, with good nesting material, cork being a good choice. Make sure the entrance hole in the box is about 3 inches in diameter. If your St. Thomas Conure is using the nestbox for sleeping, that is a good sign. They usually have to get used to it before laying an egg. The clutch will have from 3 to 6 eggs that incubate approximately 23 day. The young Conures usually fledge after 50 days. The young ones will sometimes stay with their parents, even after leaving the nest. St. Thomas Conures can have several clutches a year.