Sun Conure

Dietary Requirements

When it comes to breeding conures, it's important to have a solid diet plan in place to support their reproductive needs. Here's a quick guide on what to feed your conure before, during, and after the breeding season.

Before Breeding:

  1. Pellets: Provide a high-quality pellet-based diet that is formulated specifically for conures. These pellets should provide a balance of protein, fat, and essential vitamins and minerals.
  2. Fresh fruits and vegetables: Offer a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, berries, carrots, and broccoli. These foods provide important vitamins and minerals that help promote healthy breeding.
  3. Protein: Offer a source of protein such as cooked eggs, cooked chicken, or small amounts of cooked fish. These foods will help support the growth and development of eggs and chicks.
  4. Supplements: Consider offering a calcium supplement to support egg production and healthy bone development in chicks.

During Breeding:

  1. Increase protein and calcium intake: Offer more protein sources such as cooked eggs and cooked chicken, as well as a calcium supplement to support egg production and healthy bone development in chicks.
  2. Provide fresh fruits and vegetables: Offer fresh fruits and vegetables to provide a balanced diet and to support the health of the parents and chicks.
  3. Monitor weight: Keep a close eye on the parents' weight and adjust their diet as necessary to ensure they are maintaining a healthy weight.

After Breeding:

  1. Gradually reduce protein intake: Once the chicks have hatched and are weaned, gradually reduce the amount of protein in the diet to prevent overfeeding and obesity.
  2. Provide a balanced diet: Continue to offer a balanced diet of pellets, fruits, and vegetables to support the overall health of the parents and chicks.
  3. Monitor weight: Keep a close eye on the weight of the parents and chicks and adjust their diet as necessary to ensure they are maintaining a healthy weight.

By following this diet plan, you can ensure that your conures are getting the proper nutrition they need to support a successful breeding season.