If you’re interested in a Sun Conure and you live in Melbourne or Geelong, then you have 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.

We sometimes also have younger ones that can be tamed and trained to talk and step onto your arm if you have the dedication and perseverance. We welcome you to visit us instore and handle one of our pet Sun Conures at Ferntree Gully, Hoppers Crossing or Geelong.

Check out our videos below for examples of Hand Raised Sun Conure.

Check out our Sun Conure videos below.

The price for a Sun Conure ranges from $399 – $999

The variance in price is effected by the following :

Fledgling – From $399

A fledgling that has been raised by its parents, 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. 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 Sun 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 lots of love and fun times. $799 – $999

A baby Sun Conure is a delicate little creature and to hand rear one takes a lot of care and nurturing time. 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 environment 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 Sun 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.