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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Chapter One: Introduction 1
  • Chapter Two: Meet Conures 7
  • 2.) Facts About Conures 10
  • Quick Facts 12
  • 3.) Conures in History 13
  • Sun Conure (Aratinga solstitialis) 34
  • Jenday Conure (Aratinga janday) 35
  • Blue Crowned Conure (Thectocercus acuticaudata) 35
  • Nanday Conure (Nandayus nenday) 36
  • Patagonian Conure (Cyanoliseus patagonus) 36
  • Peach Fronted Conure (Eupsittula aurea) 37
  • Dusky Headed Conure (Eupsittula weddellii) 37
  • Maroon Bellied Conure (Pyrrhura frontalis) 37
  • Green Cheeked Conure (Pyrrhura molinae) 38
  • Chapter Three: Conures’ Requirements 39
  • 3.) Ease and Cost of Care 43
  • a.) Initial Costs 43
  • b.) Monthly Costs 46
  • Chapter Four: Tips in Buying Conures 49
  • 3.) Practical Tips in Buying Conures 53
  • a.) How to Find a Conure Breeder 54
  • b.) Local Conure Breeders in the United States 55
  • c.) Local Conure Breeders in Great Britain 78
  • 4.) Selecting a Healthy Conures 82
  • Chapter Five: Maintenance for Conures 83
  • a.) Ideal Cage Size for Conures 84
  • b.) Cage Maintenance 85
  • 2.) Diet and Feeding 92
  • a.) Nutritional Needs of Conures 93
  • b.) Types of Food 93
  • c.) Toxic Foods to Avoid 101
  • a.) Trimming Your Conure’s Nails 105
  • Chapter Six: Breeding Conures 109
  • Chapter Seven: Keeping Conures Healthy 119
  • 1.) Common Health Problems 120
  • Chapter Eight: Conure Checklist 139
  • 2.) Cage Set-up Guide 141
  • 3.) Nutritional Information 142
  • 4.) Breeding Information 142
  • 5.) Do’s and Dont’s 143
  • 3. Conure Diet and Food Links 150
  • Index 153
  • References 163

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