Green Cheek Conure Cost

Last Updated on December 27, 2023
Written by CPA Alec Pow | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

Green Cheek Conures or Green-Cheeked Conures have plenty of character. They are among the friendliest family pet birds out there. They are caring, smart, easy to train, and understand a lot of words and human gestures.

These birds are from South America and are frequently mistaken for their Maroon-Bellied Conure cousins. Although they look pretty much similar, if you look close enough, Green-Cheeked Conures are in fact brighter.

They also have a gray barring on their chest unlike the golden barring on the Maroon-Bellied ones.

You might also like our articles about the cost of other birds like Sun Conures, Quaker Parrots, or Lovebird Parrots.

They reach 10 inches from head to tail when mature and they are not all that tough to take care of. If all works out, they can live up to 25 years or more.

Green Cheek Conure Rate

Green Cheek Conures, typically, cost $150 to $350. Some breeders might also sell them for as much as $900 or even more. Pretty expensive for a little bird, isn’t it?

There are a handful of breeders currently throughout the United States. Chicks and older conures are normally less expensive. Nevertheless, already weaned ones around 8-9 weeks are the ones with the biggest cost.

When you want to purchase one, it’s pretty hard to see if it’s male or female. For this reason, if the breeder can not give you the info, you might need to get a DNA Gender Determination test at the closest vet around you.

Bird gender identifying can be done through blood or plume samples. Blood samples cost $17 to $19 per sample to process, while plume samples cost $21 to $23 at DDC Veterinary in Ohio.
Some places will provide the very same test for lower costs, as low as $12. Both tests offer real, direct results.

Its habitat

The next thing to think of after getting your very own Green-cheeked conure is where to put it. It requires sufficient space to fly around. They will also need some climbing spots.

The minimum size for a conure cage would be 18 x 22 x 24 inches with metal bars spaced 1/2 or 3/4 inches. When it comes down to the cage, the larger, the better.

The  Giantex Bird Cage Large Play Top Parrot Finch Cage is a pretty affordable option – less than $150.

Green Cheek Conures can live alone or with a parent or a partner. If they are bred, they will usually lay 4 to 6 eggs.

They can also be with same-size conures even if they are not the Green-cheeked species. You should only make sure that they do not breed if that is the case. And make certain they are similar in size otherwise the larger one may try to attack and hurt the other.

Also, it is a good idea to put some play spaces for your birds. Rope perches are perfect.

You should make sure you go for soft materials for your bird’s feet. They cost less than $30. Windy City Parrot in Chicago provides a big one – 96 inches, priced at $26.

Diet plan

Green Cheek Conures are mostly herbivores. They will need a diet plan of pellets, fresh veggies, and fruit, in addition to seeds. They also eat some bugs and their larva, fish, or meat from time to time.

When going for dry food or pellets, you should make sure that they are organic and 100% natural. Leafeber has a classic mix for little birds costing somewhere around 6 for 8 ounces.

It also provides fruit blends costing less than $10. Its Fruit Delight type is less than $7 for 8 ounces while the Tropical Fruit product is around $9 for 10 ounces.

Nevertheless, some natural or organic blends, like Leafeber, might still have some sulphurated dried active ingredients. You can always decide to purchase seed and nut blends that are processed for human beings. Even child food with vegetables and fruits is pretty much alright for your bird.

Their diet plans must also be high in calcium and vitamins (particularly vitamins K and A) to prevent health issues. Dark leafy veggies like kale, spinach, and lettuce are excellent for them.

Your conures will also need some fresh, dried, or dehydrated fruits. Just make certain that no coloring or other synthetic active ingredients particularly sulfur oxide were added. Also, do not feed your birds fruit pits.

Seeds must be included in your bird’s diet plan too, however, in regulated quantities. Too many seeds might result in a high-fat diet plan which in turn, causes a range of problems.

According to VCA Hospitals, seeds for birds will be similar to sweet for a kid. They like to have a lot, however, it leads to poor nutrition.

You can also grow your seeds for added nutrition and health benefits. Other protein sources such as home cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and monkey chow ought to also be a food option. A hanging cuttlebone, mineral block, or oyster shell could also be added in the cage.

Try to vary the vegetables and fruits you give them routinely. If they do not like, for instance, carrots, one day, that does not mean they will not like it sometime next week. Just make sure to vary the food you give like how they might find it in the wild.

It is also essential to keep in mind that seeds and pellets ought to be kept in different bowls.
Fresh water must also be available at all times. The majority of the time water gets filthy since your birds like to play in it. For this reason, you must constantly keep a watch and be prepared to change it. Make sure water is clean and chlorine-free on a daily basis.

Their health

To keep your Green Cheek Conures healthy, offer them the best food possible. Also, let them bathe every other day. Put a bowl of fresh water every other day so they can clean themselves.

They will also need to be checked and treated for possible worms every 3 months if they are outside your home or every 6 months if they are kept inside at all times. However, do not treat them on really hot or rainy days.

Also, do not worm mothers. A great worm remover gel is from Vetafarm. A 50ml pump bottle will cost you around $17.

Treatments are added to their water. You should make sure that there are no other water sources or fruits readily available during this treatment. If there are other water sources, your birds will not take the water that has medicine in it.

Like people, some birds might dislike the taste and smell of some treated liquids. VetaFarm Australia recommends you put a percentage of orange juice to mask the taste and make it a little sweeter.

It also recommends making the treatment readily available for 2 days. However, a brand-new mix needs to be offered every day to prevent other issues.

Conures also have to be treated with medicine against termites and lice. This must be done every 3 months. Ultracare has one at around $8 per 8-oz bottle.

To prevent injury amongst your birds, you should make sure that their nails are frequently cut. Some people also recommend clipping their flight plumes. You need to talk to your vet to understand what’s best for your bird.

Some warning signs you should look for are plume picking, back swelling, stained or fluffed plumes, wheezing or coughing, runny or stained stools, making use of just one foot while awake, eye or nasal discharge, red or inflamed eyes, and the loss of appetite.

If you see any of these symptoms, it is best to go to the closest vet to know for sure. Conures are susceptible to a variety of illnesses and these symptoms might show some bigger issues. A consultation at the veterinarian can cost anywhere from $30 to $80 depending upon the place while emergency situations can cost from $100 to a lot more.

Conures are susceptible to proventricular dilatation illness, psittacine beak and plume illness, psittacosis, beak malocclusion, aspergillosis, chlamydiosis, diarrhea, and the polyomavirus.

To prevent these problems, make sure to supply your birds with an extremely healthy diet plan and a clean environment.