Are you looking to get a Green Cheek Conure? Do you live in Melbourne or Geelong? Then you have come to the right place. At Victorian Bird Company, we often have lovely hand-reared Green Cheek Conures which you can visit in store and have a play with at Hoppers Crossing, Ferntree Gully and Norlane in Geelong.

Our Green Cheek Conures vary from young untamed birds right up to super tame hand reared Conures who love to play and cuddle.  We also offer breeding pairs if that is something you are interested in.

Look at our videos below for an example of a DNA pair and a Hand Raised Baby Green Cheek Conure.

The price for a Green Cheek Conure ranges from $199 – $599

The variance in price is effected by the following :

Fledgling – From $199

A fledgling that has been raised by its parents, is still a baby but has left the nest and is flying in an aviary. You can teach these birds to talk, however they are difficult to train unless highly experienced.

Handled Baby – From $299

A baby that has been reared by its parents and when it is a couple of weeks away from leaving the nest, we spend time handling it. This may be 15 minutes, 3-4 times per day up until it fledges. Then the baby is taken inside the house and with a bit more human attention will become friendly. With this type of Green Cheek Conure, constant handling is normally required to keep the bird perfectly tame.

Hand Reared Baby – This is the best way to invest in a baby companion pet for many kisses and cuddles. $499 – $599

Baby Green Cheek Conures are delicate little creatures and to hand rear one takes a lot of care and patience. Therefore, hand reared birds sell for a higher price than one that is reared by its parents.

The hand rearing process begins at about 3 weeks where we hand feed the baby a specialized formula five times throughout the day, including early morning and late night. Their feathers are cleaned after each feed and their bedding is cleaned at least twice a day to ensure a healthy space for their growth and wellbeing. And this is only the beginning. As they grow, they need handling and human interaction throughout the day which accustoms them to being part of the family.

Above is a brief description of the time and effort it takes to hand rear and tame a baby Green Cheek Conure.  It is a very dedicated six-week period for our hand rearers who love what they do.

Availability

Another variable is the season and availability of babies. Eg off breeding season means that there is a scarcity and the price maybe much higher.

A cage is vital for your Green Cheek Conure; there should be plenty of room for your bird to stretch its wings and move around. Minimum size of 40x45cm is recommended. More importantly, it is a playground or an area where your parrot can be free.

Conures need to be out of their cage to be kept super friendly, and at VBC, we provide a variety of playgrounds and stands perfect for your feathered friend.

Check out the videos below of our Bird Cage area and some playgrounds.