The Sun conure can be housed and bred in a large indoor cage.
They do better in a small parrot aviary than in a large cage.
Should be kept as one pair per aviary and not housed with any other species= of birds.
Leafy branches can be placed in the aviary or cage for the birds to chew up. This will entertain the birds, help minimize boredom and give the birds some beak exercise. Natural branches can be used for perches. These natural perc= hes will be chewed by the birds and may need to be replaced regularly. Ch= eck with local aviculturalists or an avian veterinarian to ascertain which shrub/tree species are non toxic and safe to give to the birds.<= /span>

Conures are best housed as one p= air per cage or aviary and it is generally unwise to have any other birds in the same aviary. They may kill any bird they do not like.

Diet / Feeding:

Along with a quality seed mix, S= un conures like a variety of fruits and vegetables. Most fruits (except avocad= o) people eat will be eaten by conures. Most vegetables (except onion) people = eat will be eaten by conures. They love corn-on-the-cob. Thawed frozen vegetabl= es can be used when fresh is not available.

Quality dry commercial parrot pe= llet feeds are becoming available and may form part of a balanced diet.

Nesting: A basic overview only. Dimensions are typical / average and can vary widely, influenced by the owner's preferences and the birds preferences. Parent bird's preferences can also be influenced by the size and type of nest-box / log in which the bird was hat= ched and reared. If space allows, offering a choice of sizes and types of logs or nest-boxes, and placed in various locations within the aviary, can allow the parent birds to make their own choice. Once a pair has chosen a specific nest-box/log and been successful in it, offer that one to them each breeding season. Try and keep that one for their exclusive use. Once a pair has chos= en its log or nest-box, the other ones can generally be removed. If the "spare" boxes are to be removed and moved to another flight, ensu= re the log / nest-box is cleaned to ensure the receptacle has the minimal contamination of mites, parasites and pathogens.

Nesting months: May breed year round. Spring to autumn is preferable.
Log / Nest-box:

Length / depth 300 - 500 mm (or approx. 12 - 20 inches)
Log internal diameter approx. 250 mm. (or approx. 10 inches)
Nest-box internal dimensions approx. 200 - 225 mm square (or approx. 8 - 9 inc= hes square)
Entrance hole approx. 70 - 80 mm (or approx. 3 inches)
Inspection hole (square or round) 100 mm (or approx 4 inches)
Removable top / lid can be a useful access point for inspections and f= or cleaning.
Location and height of log / nest-box =3D in a sheltered part of the = aviary and at about 1.5 metres height, but not too close to the roof to cause heat problems in the hotter months
Angle of log or nest box =3D 45 degrees through to vertical. Most box= es are vertical.

Nesting log / nest-box material: Decomposed non-toxic saw dust, wood shavings or ot= her suitable material/s.
Who incubates the egg/s: Hen / cock / both share.

Timber nest-boxes generally requ= ire a climbing structure attached inside the box below the entrance hole. Both = logs and nests need an entrance hole/opening about 100mm (about 4 inches) from t= he top. Many species of parrots like the entrance hole to be just big enough to squeeze through.

Breeding: Egg Co= lour White. Clutch/s per year 2 - 3. Eggs per nest 3 - 5. Incubation approx. 24 - 26 days. Fledge approx. 7 - 8 weeks. Independent approx. another 2 - 3 weeks. The young may return = to the nest box after they fledge.

The Sun conure is generally easy= to breed. Make good parents and have been used to foster valuable larger parrots. Young can be leg rung with closed leg rings at about 15 days of ag= e. Some hens will try to breed continually, however they should be restricted = to no more than 3 clutches per year. More than 3 clutches per year may adverse= ly affect the hen reducing her breeding life, health and longevity<= /p>