Debbie Mitchell - 2011-03-06 We just got our Dusky 2 weeks ago and what a total joy baby he has been so far. He was hand fed. We named him 'Loubert' (parts of me and my husbands middle names combined). I am really anxious to hear Loubert talk (I hope he does). He is so loving and my favorite thing so far is the kisses and snuggles when he gets sleepy at night. We are trying to learn the best ways to train him so any helpful tips would be appreciated.
Melissa - 2010-11-30 To the message posted underneath mine, I can advise on some treats for your conure! I used to have a green cheek conure, and she would try almost anything, but definitely had her favorites...apples and strawberries among those! She also liked sweet potato and corn. However, it is not good to give them too much fruit, and lots of apples make their poop even runnier than normal, so try to sneak mustard greens or kale in with their fruit if they are hesitant to eat it on their own. Hope this helps!
Jeanny - 2010-04-12 I love conures, and I have a special love for Duskys! My very first conure was a Dusky, named Weicho, and I had him for about 5 years. He has lived with a friend of mine previously, before she gave him to me. Wiecho was the most intelligent bird I ever met, following me up and down stairs and breaking out of his cage. Unfortunately, Wiecho passed away due to old age, and I have missed him severely. Now, I have a new Green Cheek Conure named Lexis, and I'm hoping I am able to train her as well as Wiecho. Wiecho a.k.a. Paulie ~ R.I.P.
Kasey - 2010-01-07 I purchased Kiwi about a year ago, he was half a year old and handfed which helped him be more social. He used to scream a lot more when his wings were clipped, but now that we have let them grow out he is less dependent and flying around the house. I should have worked on potty training before hand haha but it was too late. I'm now trying to associate a noise with every time he poops, hopefully it can become our summer project. He is a definite part of the family, he sometiems walks on the floor with the dogs, though no barking yet. He gets up early in the morning, and if I set food out for him in the kitchen and some water trickling into a bowl he will be happy and singing to himself while I get more sleep. He loves grapes and breaking into mixed nuts tubs in the pantry. His favorite is taking warm showers with me, he will sing and make water noises till I let him on my finger and sprinkle water on him till he is soaked! As for drying him, I usually have to point the hair dryer in his general direction till he grooms dry more. His vocabulary includes water noise, his own version of 'please' and 'thank you', kiwi, and 'what are you doing' in a very gravely voice. He likes to meet new people and having his head rubbed poofy :] which of course makes up for all the times when he's not adorable which is just poop and alert screeching. I'd only recommend a conure when you're prepared for a little flying toddler, the mess and misunderstanding which gives way to a love for the person they are. They live for at least 20 years, and though it's not easy, I can't imagine giving him away to a stranger ever.
annette pinedo - 2009-12-09 We just purchased a 4 month old male Dusky Conure. His name is Dusky. He is the cutest sweetest and best pet we have ever owned. In 3 days he has learned to come to his name, and gives kisses constantly. I can see him trying to mimic words. At night when hes real sleepy, he will crawl under my blankets and cuddle up against my body. I would so let him sleep with us if i didnt think he would be crushed. Its amazing how much Joy this little fella is bringing to our lives. I highly recommend a dusky conure to anyone looking for a bird companion.
daniel - 2007-11-13 Well I just got my dusky and named him FRANCO. He tends to bite, he is 6-months old but had it bad as a little baby. I just taught him to get on my finger and he is starting to make wierd noises. He poops a lot and has very sharp nails. Right now he's lonely because he got separated from his girl, but hopefully I'm getting a sun conure to be his little buddy. I highly recommend getting a conure, they're really fun and cute.
Glynis - 2007-07-27 I just recently purchased my Dusky Conure...Connie short for Conrad. I love him to bits. He is such a joy, and makes my day brighter and more enjoyable. He is only 2 months old, but already has an outstanding personality. He loves to play and sing along with me. Connie loves to eat and play with puzzle toys. No words yet but he has started mimicing kissing sounds and Beeps. I can't imagine not having Connie now. I hope to have him forever :D
David & Sherri Homola - 2007-05-22 My wife and I purchased a Dusky conure last year. We called him (Drusky). He was such a lover. He shared a cage with our Sun Conure (Ducky). They fell in love right away. He would crawl down from his cage and come right to us, and as soon as we put him back,h e would crawl down again. He fell ill early this year of liver disease. We did everything to save him, but GOD called him home. He was a real joy in our lives. We recently purchased a Red Sholuder Macaw to help out Ducky. She was grieving and our new Macaw (Odie) has helped her and us. I would recommend getting a Dusky Conure. They are real lovers.
Kenny E. - 2007-05-11 My Dusky Conure Jocko, is the best pet I have ever had. She is loving, gentle, and full of life. She is never in a bad mood. She is two years old. She is a blessing to me. Dusky Conures RULE!
laurie - 2006-10-21 I've had Connie for 10 years now..still has the energy and ambition, hasn't mellowed a bit. Always the escape artist and jewelry thief. My 10 year old nephew has been carrying her around daily since the day he could reach the cage. Friends were suprised to see 2/3 year old playing with Connie like a teddy bear. They're best buddies {plus Tyler has his own personal "birdy" guard}. Connie's very protective. Hope to have her forever.
"Duster bug" is a cute litte 5 months old Dusty Conure or Weddell's Conure... and a real character!
We just got our Dusky 2 weeks ago and what a total joy baby he has been so far. He was hand fed. We named him 'Loubert' (parts of me and my husbands middle names combined). I am really anxious to hear Loubert talk (I hope he does). He is so loving and my favorite thing so far is the kisses and snuggles when he gets sleepy at night. We are trying to learn the best ways to train him so any helpful tips would be appreciated.
To the message posted underneath mine, I can advise on some treats for your conure! I used to have a green cheek conure, and she would try almost anything, but definitely had her favorites...apples and strawberries among those! She also liked sweet potato and corn. However, it is not good to give them too much fruit, and lots of apples make their poop even runnier than normal, so try to sneak mustard greens or kale in with their fruit if they are hesitant to eat it on their own. Hope this helps!
I love conures, and I have a special love for Duskys! My very first conure was a Dusky, named Weicho, and I had him for about 5 years. He has lived with a friend of mine previously, before she gave him to me. Wiecho was the most intelligent bird I ever met, following me up and down stairs and breaking out of his cage. Unfortunately, Wiecho passed away due to old age, and I have missed him severely. Now, I have a new Green Cheek Conure named Lexis, and I'm hoping I am able to train her as well as Wiecho.
Wiecho a.k.a. Paulie ~ R.I.P.
I purchased Kiwi about a year ago, he was half a year old and handfed which helped him be more social. He used to scream a lot more when his wings were clipped, but now that we have let them grow out he is less dependent and flying around the house. I should have worked on potty training before hand haha but it was too late. I'm now trying to associate a noise with every time he poops, hopefully it can become our summer project. He is a definite part of the family, he sometiems walks on the floor with the dogs, though no barking yet. He gets up early in the morning, and if I set food out for him in the kitchen and some water trickling into a bowl he will be happy and singing to himself while I get more sleep. He loves grapes and breaking into mixed nuts tubs in the pantry. His favorite is taking warm showers with me, he will sing and make water noises till I let him on my finger and sprinkle water on him till he is soaked! As for drying him, I usually have to point the hair dryer in his general direction till he grooms dry more. His vocabulary includes water noise, his own version of 'please' and 'thank you', kiwi, and 'what are you doing' in a very gravely voice. He likes to meet new people and having his head rubbed poofy :] which of course makes up for all the times when he's not adorable which is just poop and alert screeching. I'd only recommend a conure when you're prepared for a little flying toddler, the mess and misunderstanding which gives way to a love for the person they are. They live for at least 20 years, and though it's not easy, I can't imagine giving him away to a stranger ever.
We just purchased a 4 month old male Dusky Conure. His name is Dusky. He is the cutest sweetest and best pet we have ever owned. In 3 days he has learned to come to his name, and gives kisses constantly. I can see him trying to mimic words. At night when hes real sleepy, he will crawl under my blankets and cuddle up against my body. I would so let him sleep with us if i didnt think he would be crushed. Its amazing how much Joy this little fella is bringing to our lives. I highly recommend a dusky conure to anyone looking for a bird companion.
Well I just got my dusky and named him FRANCO. He tends to bite, he is 6-months old but had it bad as a little baby. I just taught him to get on my finger and he is starting to make wierd noises. He poops a lot and has very sharp nails. Right now he's lonely because he got separated from his girl, but hopefully I'm getting a sun conure to be his little buddy. I highly recommend getting a conure, they're really fun and cute.
I just recently purchased my Dusky Conure...Connie short for Conrad.
I love him to bits. He is such a joy, and makes my day brighter and more enjoyable. He is only 2 months old, but already has an outstanding personality. He loves to play and sing along with me. Connie loves to eat and play with puzzle toys. No words yet but he has started mimicing kissing sounds and Beeps. I can't imagine not having Connie now. I hope to have him forever :D
My wife and I purchased a Dusky conure last year. We called him (Drusky). He was such a lover. He shared a cage with our Sun Conure (Ducky). They fell in love right away. He would crawl down from his cage and come right to us, and as soon as we put him back,h e would crawl down again. He fell ill early this year of liver disease. We did everything to save him, but GOD called him home. He was a real joy in our lives. We recently purchased a Red Sholuder Macaw to help out Ducky. She was grieving and our new Macaw (Odie) has helped her and us. I would recommend getting a Dusky Conure. They are real lovers.
My Dusky Conure Jocko, is the best pet I have ever had. She is loving, gentle, and full of life. She is never in a bad mood. She is two years old. She is a blessing to me. Dusky Conures RULE!
I've had Connie for 10 years now..still has the energy and ambition, hasn't mellowed a bit. Always the escape artist and jewelry thief. My 10 year old nephew has been carrying her around daily since the day he could reach the cage. Friends were suprised to see 2/3 year old playing with Connie like a teddy bear. They're best buddies {plus Tyler has his own personal "birdy" guard}. Connie's very protective. Hope to have her forever.