THE PETHOUSE
"Friends" at the PetHouse
"The difference between friends and pets is that friends we allow into our company, pets we allow into our solitude." ~ Robert Breault
High Red Green Cheek Conure
A high red green cheek conure is a color variation of the green cheek conure, a small parrot with a warm personality that's known for being a good pet:
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Appearance: High red green cheek conures have a red breast with some yellow, a tan head, and lime green back feathers. Their tail feathers are similar to those of a yellow-sided conure.
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Size: They're relatively small, averaging around 10 inches in length.
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Personality: Green cheek conures are known for being affectionate, playful, and intelligent. They are also known for being acrobatic and learning new tricks. They are generally quiet, with soft, gravelly voices.
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Care: Green cheek conures are considered a good starter bird because they are not too loud and are a good size. They require a cage that is at least 25 in long, 21 in wide, and 29 in high.
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Training: Green cheek conures can be trained, but they are not known for being good talkers. They can learn a few words, especially keywords that get them what they want.
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Lifespan: Green cheek conures have an average lifespan of 15–20 years.
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Sexing: A DNA test has shown that he is male
Pineapple Green Cheek Conure
A pineapple green cheek conure is a color variation of the green cheek conure, a small parrot with a warm personality that's known for being a good pet:
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Appearance: Pineapple green cheek conures have plumage that resembles the skin of a pineapple, with a combination of yellow, green, and brown colors.
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Size: They're relatively small, averaging around 10 inches in length.
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Personality: Green cheek conures are known for being affectionate, playful, and intelligent. They are also known for being acrobatic and learning new tricks. They are generally quiet, with soft, gravelly voices.
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Care: Green cheek conures are considered a good starter bird because they are not too loud and are a good size. They require a cage that is at least 25 in long, 21 in wide, and 29 in high.
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Training: Green cheek conures can be trained, but they are not known for being good talkers. They can learn a few words, especially keywords that get them what they want.
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Lifespan: Green cheek conures have an average lifespan of 15–20 years.
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Sexing: A DNA test has shown he is male
Blue Masked LoveBird
A blue masked lovebird a color variation of the lovebird, a small parrot with a warm personality that can be a good pet:
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Appearance: Blue Masked Lovebird has a grey head, blue body, a white collar around its neck and pinkish beak. It has a wide white eye-ring around its eyes.
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Size: They're small, averaging around 15 inches in length.
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Personality: Lovebirds are known for being playful, inquisitive, and sassy. They are also very social and can form strong bonds with their owners. However, their intense personalities can also make them prone to nipping and territorial behaviors.
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Care: Lovebirds need a cage that's placed at eye level or about 6 ft off the floor in a well-ventilated area with good light. The cage should be covered at night to prevent drafts. Lovebirds also like to have special resting places, such as nest boxes placed high up.
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Training: Lovebirds are pretty easy to train if you are patient and kind. They are intelligent and can learn many things. The trick is to start slowly, be gentle, and play with them daily. Give them treats, and they'll learn tricks and follow commands.
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Lifespan: Lovebirds typically live 6–12 years, with a maximum lifespan of 14 years.
Fisher's LoveBird
A Fisher'slovebird a color variation of the lovebird, a small parrot with a warm personality that can be a good pet:
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Appearance: Fischer's lovebirds have green backs, chests, and wings, with a yellow neck that darkens to orange and they have a dark orange beak. Their eyes are surrounded by a white ring, and their tails have a few dark blue or purple feathers.
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Size: They're small, averaging around 15 inches in length.
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Personality: Lovebirds are known for being playful, inquisitive, and sassy. They are also very social and can form strong bonds with their owners. However, their intense personalities can also make them prone to nipping and territorial behaviors.
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Care: Lovebirds need a cage that's placed at eye level or about 6 ft off the floor in a well-ventilated area with good light. The cage should be covered at night to prevent drafts. Lovebirds also like to have special resting places, such as nest boxes placed high up.
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Training: Lovebirds are pretty easy to train if you are patient and kind. They are intelligent and can learn many things. The trick is to start slowly, be gentle, and play with them daily. Give them treats, and they'll learn tricks and follow commands.
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Lifespan: Lovebirds typically live 6–12 years, with a maximum lifespan of 14 years.