Sun Conure For Sale In Victoria

If you’re interested in a Sun Conure and you live in Melbourne or Geelong, you’ve come to the right place. At Victorian Bird Company, we regularly have adorable hand-reared Sun Conure parrots that are super tame, make great companions, and will sit on your shoulder and cuddle with you.

Sun Conures Available at our stores in Victoria

Victorian Bird Company regularly has hand-reared Sun Conure parrots available for customers in Melbourne and Geelong, including super tame companion birds and (sometimes) younger birds that may be tamed with dedication.

Pricing on this page is shown by raising type, ranging from $399+ for fledglings, $599+ for handled babies, and $799+ for hand reared babies.

 You’re welcome to visit in-store and handle a Sun Conure at Ferntree Gully, Hoppers Crossing, or Geelong, please call, email or enquire to confirm availability.

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Sun Conure Pricing

This page lists Sun Conure pricing in two ways:

It states an overall range of $399–$999, and
It also lists pricing by raising type below.

Fledgling — from $399

A fledgling is raised by its parents. It is still a baby but has left the nest and is flying in an aviary. These birds can be taught to talk; however, they are difficult to train unless highly experienced.

Handled Baby — from $599

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

Hand Reared Baby — $799–$1199

This is described here as the best way to invest in a baby companion pet for lots of love and fun times.

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Availability note

Another variable is the season and availability of babies. Off breeding season means there can be scarcity and the price may be higher.

Hand Rearing a Baby Sun Conure Takes Lots of Work

When you see a happy, confident hand-reared baby Sun Conure in our store, it’s the result of 6–8 weeks of dedicated care. From very early on they require specialised formula feeds, often five times a day, including early mornings and late nights. Every feed has to be the right temperature and consistency.

Beyond feeding, each bird needs daily handling and interaction so they grow up trusting people. As they grow, chicks must be carefully weaned onto solid foods, encouraged to perch, and supported through key development stages with constant attention to behaviour, health, and development.

By the time a bird is ready to leave its hand rearer for a new home, it has already been fed, nurtured, socialised, and guided through its most important stages of life—resulting in a friendly, well-adjusted bird.

Sun Conure Dietary Requirements

The best diet for your Sun Conure (as described on this page) is:

A quality small parrot seed mixture
High protein crumbles or pellets
Fruit and vegetables

Fresh, clean water is a must. If you keep your Sun Conure inside, a Vitamin D3 and Calcium supplement is required. At VBC we use ‘Avian Sunglo’.

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Sun Conure Cages and Accessories

A cage is important for your Sun Conure and should have enough room for your bird to flap and stretch its wings. A minimum size of 60 × 60 × 60 cm is recommended. More importantly, a playground or an area where your bird can have freedom is helpful.

Sun Conures need to be out of their cage to be kept the friendliest, and at VBC we have a variety of playgrounds and stands available.

Breeding Sun Conures

Sun Conure parrots are ready to breed after two years of age. They produce from July to February and lay two eggs, which hatch after 28–30 days. Chicks leave the nest at 11–12 weeks and are ready for new homes 2–3 weeks after leaving the nest.

A parrot-sized nest box approximately 30 × 70 cm, lined with parrot nesting material available from VBC, is suitable to use for breeding.

If you are interested in breeding Sun Conure parrots, your investment for a pair specifically for breeding will range from $799–$999.

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Sun Conure Parrots

Sun Conure parrots are native to South America, from countries such as Brazil and Guyana. They have great personalities; both male and female talk well, but they can be a bit noisy. Belonging to the Aratinga family, these birds are very amusing, easy to train, and can learn a few simple words.

They can grow up to 30 cm long and live between 15 and 30 years. Their plumage is bright yellow and orange with splotches of green and blue on their wings and tail. There is no visual difference between male and female.

Juvenile birds have green plumage which turns yellow and orange as they mature.

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Looking to Buy a Sun Conure in Melbourne?

If you want to buy a Sun Conure parrot in Melbourne or Geelong, hit the buttons below and talk to us. We can help you choose the right bird cage and give you tips on how to care for your birds.

Visit Our Stores

Hoppers Crossing – 2/2 Shaft Court 3029: hoppers@victorianbirdco.com.au,
(03) 8360 8887 or 1300 MY BIRD

Mon–Fri: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Sat: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Sun: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Ferntree Gully – Shop 58 Mountain Gate Shopping Centre: ferntreegully@victorianbirdco.com.au, (03) 9898 3350 or 1300 MY BIRD.

Mon–Fri 10:00 am–5:30 pm; Sat 9:30 am–5:00 pm; Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm

Norlane – 57 Alkira Ave: geelong@victorianbirdco.com.au,
(03) 4212 7007

Mon–Sat 9:30 am–5:00 pm
Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm

For enquiries, please fill out the form below and one of our team will get in touch with you. Thank you for your interest in Victorian Bird Company.

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