Ricky & Chikara Parrot Conure Indianapolis, IN

Ricky is a Blue Crown Conure and is about seven years old and does say a few phrases (Ricky is a pretty bird and What ya doin, for example). Chikara is a Quaker Parrot (also known as a Monk Parrot and Quaker Parakeet) and is about seven years old and has the ability to talk.

Ricky is very bonded with Chikara and they are a package deal.  Ricky and Chikara will not be seperated nor adopted to anyone who will seperate them.


 

Both tend to be cage aggressive but once out are perfect companion birds.  
They love attention and interaction.

The adoption fee is $300 and includes both birds and their cage.

More photos: http://indyclaw.shutterfly.com/pictures/1687

 



The Blue-crowned Conure (Aratinga acuticaudata) is endemic to South America.  

Their estimated lifespan, provided proper care is given, is 25 - 30 or more years.

 

The Blue-crowned Conures are known for their intelligence, sweet dispositions and playfulness. They do not make good apartment birds, as they can be destructive and are known to be very noisy. The Blue-crowned Conures are loving and devoted companions; but are can be bossy and boisterous. They have a very high energy level and toys and a playpen and plenty of out-of-cage activity must be provided to meet their requirements. They are generally not as rowdy or nippy as some other conure species can be. As is the case with all parrots, individuals often dramatically vary in temperament and disposition, and much depends on how they are socialized  and handled as pets. 

They love to play! They are very active parrots that like to play, explore and chew. Lots of toys are recommended to keep their beaks from 'getting busy' on your furniture.

 

In general, conures make good family pets as long as they have been well socialized. They don't mind a lot of activity - in fact, the more 'fun stuff' is going on, the more entertained and happier they tend to be. They usually get along well with all family members, although they are likely to eventually choose a favorite; but as long as they are exposed to, and socialized by, other family members, they should maintain their friendliness with the others. Conures love to be touched and handled - another reason why they often do well with kids.  However, they go through nippy phases that can be hard on children as well as on adults.  Teaching the child appropriate handling of the conure will help prevent some painful experiences - however, it will never entirely eliminate them. The tamest pet bird gets startled and bites - without this being a true reflection on its personality. It's a natural reaction. It is difficult to instruct smaller children on proper parrot handling, and their interactions with the conure should always be supervised. But children who have learned to handle the conure gently and confidently usually don't have a big problem with aggression. How well the child-parrot interaction goes really depends on the maturity level of the child, as well as the proper socialization-level of the parrot. 

Quakers are very confident and social birds. They love to interact with their 'flock' and are known around the world for their exceptional talking ability. In captivity, they tend to bond very closely with one person, and are known for their loyal nature. Most hand fed Quakers are quite gentle and many make wonderful pets for younger bird owners.

Quakers are known to be extremely good eaters. They thrive on fresh fruits and vegetables, and do well in captivity when this diet is supplemented with quality commercial pellets. Some quakers tend to become overweight if allowed to indulge in too many fattening nuts and seed treats, so be sure to offer your Quaker fresh greens, legumes, pasta, and other vegetables as a main food source.

Quakers are very active birds, and need to have an adequate amount of space in which to play. Provide your Quaker with plenty of toys, playgyms as 'exercise equipment', and time outside of the cage to ensure that your pet stays happy and physically fit.

Known for their charming, comical personalities and their willingness to learn human speech, the Quaker Parrot is an excellent choice for those who want all the fun of a large parrot in a smaller package. They adapt well to living in a 'human flock' setting, and enjoy spending time with their owners. 

It is easy to become enchanted with these sweet little birds! 



 


 


 


IndyCLAW Rescue is Creating Life-long Animal Welfare.  Our adoption process begins with an application, available on our website, www.indyclaw.org, and includes a home visit.  We do have a one hour from Indy time limit on our visits due to the large number of other companion pets needing attention at the shelter.  Our adoption contract does include a clause that should circumstances change and the pet needs to be rehomed, it will be returned to IndyCLAW.