The Greater Patagonian Conure is sometimes known as the Burrowing Parrot or the Bank-burrowing Parrot. This is because they have been known to 'burrow' up to 6 FEET into the side of a cliff or a bank just to build their nest!
Heather - 2009-03-06 James - so sorry to hear about your little parrot. I got mine from someone who couldn't keep her in a flat. she was nearly bald from plucking but so eager to be friends. She loves me and starts calling the minute she hears my car pull up although she is with my mom all day. She just wants to be on my shoulder or under my chin and gives me so much happiness. I know how big a space she will leave in my heart. There are many unwanted parrots who would love you as an owner. Think about 'adopting' and enjoying giving and receiving from another lovely bird.
Annelie Dietrich - 2010-02-04 We are addicted to our Pattis. We have both a male and female, but not a breeding pair. These are the most awesome pets, noisy and rule the household, but lovable beyond words. Could someone advise me, if their birds have experienced any form of fits, similar to epilepsy. Out vet prescribed additional calcium feeding. Also the one bird is nearing 18 years old, and if they experience a loss of balance, and or disorientation. Can someone also advise the life span for these babies... Much appreciated. Regards
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susan - 2010-04-27 I have read the life span is about 30 years. I was wondering how to tell the male from the female.
Dawn Jensen - 2010-05-12 Can anyone help me.. we just adopted "Rudy" and he was so loving when we adopted him from a rescue and now he is being very aggressive and wants to bite all the time... at a loss here! He used to step up on my finger and now all he wants to do is draw blood! What can I do? Help>>>
Paul - 2010-06-24 Susan - the only way to identify males from females is by genetic testing. Your vet should know how to draw a little blood and where to have it sent.
Dawn - our Charlie went through the same stage when he was maturing. We would "punish" him by closing the cage door and walking away, sometimes covering it, since he loves to be around us. Good behavior got a peanut as a reward (he is an addict). It took some weeks but he is a smart bird. Doesn't mean he won't still bite on occasion, chewing is in their nature. When he does, he is back in his cage.
cherisse - 2011-07-22 Hi there, We also have a patty:) he had symptoms of epilepsy, which was a result of lead poisoning:( We were very lucky to find a bird specialist that knew what to do and got him sorted:) he's alright now. If you like here is the vets number if you would like to get a second opinion. He's names Philip 0114758680 (south africa). He's very passionate about his birds and we wouldn't go anywhere else. For now just to be safe, give your birds some peanut butter to eat. It helps bind anything in the stomach that shouldn't be there and gets it out the system. If you need to know anything else, my email address is cherissegn@hotmail.com, feel free to send me a email if you need to:)
Randy Frito - 2010-06-24 I have had a "patti" for about two years. His name is Squeakers. He is loud and very protective of his cage. He seems to be in love with one of my amazon parrots. I love him so much but he does not like to be with me. He will bite if I try to take him from his very large cage. I live in Mexico and I want to buy him a mate. These birds are not common here in Mexico so it could be awhile before I find one. Everyday I sit by his cage while working on my computer. I tell him how beautiful he is and how much I love him. He just sits there and screams but it doesn't bother me because he is one of my best friends. I don't know what I would do if I lost him.
Tony Bilsborough - 2012-02-18 We have just purchaes a patagonian conure parott. He has a ring on this being JRBB 303 does anyone know what this means? How do you age a parott also? Thanks Tony
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Charlie Roche - 2012-02-18 The ring is the breeders band identification. The breeder is JRBB or JRBB aviary and the number 303 usually stands for the baby number so the 303 rd baby born there (or close to it). It is how breeders keep track of babies, parents etc. How you tell the age - minus certain phases like 2 months, 3 months, possibly a year, middle age and old age - beats me. I never thought of it cuz I always knew how old mine were.
sirjoe - 2011-11-29 I recently adopted 'Chula' a Patagonian Conure from a family member. I'm not familiar with how she was raised but she has become very territorial with my husband. She does not allow me to get near him when she is resting on his sholder. She snaps at me and chases me away. I love her however I dont think our family can give her the attention she requires because of this behavior. Please help!!!!
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Charlie Roche - 2011-11-30 Conures are normally very good family pets. They like the whole family. I would feed her treats with your hand when hubby is not around and see if she comes around. She was just moved and your hubby is a man and maybe a gal hurt Chula or maybe he is the tallest in the home and birds will always go high. I would wait and see if you can bring her around. Feed her treats with your hand. Talk to her. Whistle or sing. Try and spend some alone time with her without hubby around and make a friend.
Lawrence - 2011-07-09 I am a newbie in the bird world and have a singular parakeet that I dearly love and I am positive the feeling is mutual.It does my heart well to see so many people who love their birds as well. I too have cats and one has adopted Sammy and sleeps under his huge cage.The other cat looks at Sammy as a sandwich so I don't dare to let him roam free. I bought him a huge flight cage and filled with toys that I rotate. His cage is cleaned daily and we spend about three hours a day at the minimum interacting. We sing together but he doesn't talk but nevertheless he loves to sing duets. You folks made my day.
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Charlie Roche - 2011-07-09 Somec cats are just fine with birds and some aren't. Usually the bigger birds bob the cat in the nose and the at just stays away but you have a little guy. I am glad you love him. I love birds.
Gustavo - 2005-08-30 Indeed, "patagonia" means big foot. it
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renee - 2011-01-15 Hi I lost my jenday conure, and I live alone was just me and angel, 25 yrs then one day I found her on bottom of cage wrapped her in blanket ran to vet beg help me I'll pay payments, I live on disability, but I took good care of angel, well a lady offered me this patagonian conure, she told me she is a cockatoo person, she had this breed for 8 mos says she was told it was 5yrs old and the lady kept on her shoulder and did everything with her, she is cage bound, I have to get towel and hide cage to spend time with her, she has bitten me till I was bleeding, but I am still working on trying to get a bond, lady changed her name she had for 5 yrs she has called her another name, her name was molly so I am calling her molly and she seems to know that name, since she has spent 8 mos in cage with not much attention can this bird be returned after this treatment she has been through, if anyone could let me know I fed zupreen pletts, but she has been on seeds, not used to this breed of conure and not much infor on web either, please give me any ideas, do they not like too sit on your shoulder very long I had to make my jenday get in cage to eat and drink water, lost my bird 2006, thanks renee
Vickie Alber - 2011-01-11 I have had Farley my Patagonian Conure for 25 years. She was a wild caught import. She is very affectionate, talks well and loves her toys. Enjoys playing on the ground and finds mud holes wonderful entertainment. We have 6 other birds, a Scarlett macaw, Military macaw, Blue & gold macaw, Umbrella Cockatoo, African Gray and a Blue front Amazon. Farley gets along will with everyone, however she does put claims to being in charge and is very bossy.
Orla - 2010-11-14 I had had my patagonian conure named george who will be 8 in january 2010 and I love him to bits. Yes he is quite noisy but he was very traumatized when I got him from the last family that had him, they didn't like the sound but it's only now he's coming around and I can use a feather to rub his head and he's trying really hard to talk, if anything happens to him it will be like losing my baby and the cats adore him as well they sleep by his cage and won't go near him but he has a whole room to himself as well.
Sharon - 2009-03-12 James, I am so sorry to hear about your lost! Rest assure she wasn't just a silly little bird....she was your companion and friend. You will miss her but she is waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge. There you two will be together once again. Huge Birdie Hugs coming your way from all of us here.
The Greater Patagonian Conure is sometimes known as the Burrowing Parrot or the Bank-burrowing Parrot. This is because they have been known to 'burrow' up to 6 FEET into the side of a cliff or a bank just to build their nest!
James - so sorry to hear about your little parrot. I got mine from someone who couldn't keep her in a flat. she was nearly bald from plucking but so eager to be friends. She loves me and starts calling the minute she hears my car pull up although she is with my mom all day. She just wants to be on my shoulder or under my chin and gives me so much happiness. I know how big a space she will leave in my heart. There are many unwanted parrots who would love you as an owner. Think about 'adopting' and enjoying giving and receiving from another lovely bird.
Heather
We are addicted to our Pattis. We have both a male and female, but not a breeding pair. These are the most awesome pets, noisy and rule the household, but lovable beyond words. Could someone advise me, if their birds have experienced any form of fits, similar to epilepsy. Out vet prescribed additional calcium feeding. Also the one bird is nearing 18 years old, and if they experience a loss of balance, and or disorientation. Can someone also advise the life span for these babies... Much appreciated. Regards
I have read the life span is about 30 years. I was wondering how to tell the male from the female.
Can anyone help me.. we just adopted "Rudy" and he was so loving when we adopted him from a rescue and now he is being very aggressive and wants to bite all the time... at a loss here! He used to step up on my finger and now all he wants to do is draw blood! What can I do? Help>>>
Susan - the only way to identify males from females is by genetic testing. Your vet should know how to draw a little blood and where to have it sent.
Dawn - our Charlie went through the same stage when he was maturing. We would "punish" him by closing the cage door and walking away, sometimes covering it, since he loves to be around us. Good behavior got a peanut as a reward (he is an addict). It took some weeks but he is a smart bird. Doesn't mean he won't still bite on occasion, chewing is in their nature. When he does, he is back in his cage.
Hi there,
We also have a patty:) he had symptoms of epilepsy, which was a result of lead poisoning:( We were very lucky to find a bird specialist that knew what to do and got him sorted:) he's alright now. If you like here is the vets number if you would like to get a second opinion. He's names Philip 0114758680 (south africa). He's very passionate about his birds and we wouldn't go anywhere else. For now just to be safe, give your birds some peanut butter to eat. It helps bind anything in the stomach that shouldn't be there and gets it out the system. If you need to know anything else, my email address is cherissegn@hotmail.com, feel free to send me a email if you need to:)
I have had a "patti" for about two years. His name is Squeakers. He is loud and very protective of his cage. He seems to be in love with one of my amazon parrots. I love him so much but he does not like to be with me. He will bite if I try to take him from his very large cage. I live in Mexico and I want to buy him a mate. These birds are not common here in Mexico so it could be awhile before I find one. Everyday I sit by his cage while working on my computer. I tell him how beautiful he is and how much I love him. He just sits there and screams but it doesn't bother me because he is one of my best friends. I don't know what I would do if I lost him.
We have just purchaes a patagonian conure parott. He has a ring on this being JRBB 303 does anyone know what this means? How do you age a parott also? Thanks Tony
The ring is the breeders band identification. The breeder is JRBB or JRBB aviary and the number 303 usually stands for the baby number so the 303 rd baby born there (or close to it). It is how breeders keep track of babies, parents etc. How you tell the age - minus certain phases like 2 months, 3 months, possibly a year, middle age and old age - beats me. I never thought of it cuz I always knew how old mine were.
I recently adopted 'Chula' a Patagonian Conure from a family member. I'm not familiar with how she was raised but she has become very territorial with my husband. She does not allow me to get near him when she is resting on his sholder. She snaps at me and chases me away. I love her however I dont think our family can give her the attention she requires because of this behavior. Please help!!!!
Conures are normally very good family pets. They like the whole family. I would feed her treats with your hand when hubby is not around and see if she comes around. She was just moved and your hubby is a man and maybe a gal hurt Chula or maybe he is the tallest in the home and birds will always go high. I would wait and see if you can bring her around. Feed her treats with your hand. Talk to her. Whistle or sing. Try and spend some alone time with her without hubby around and make a friend.
I am a newbie in the bird world and have a singular parakeet that I dearly love and I am positive the feeling is mutual.It does my heart well to see so many people who love their birds as well. I too have cats and one has adopted Sammy and sleeps under his huge cage.The other cat looks at Sammy as a sandwich so I don't dare to let him roam free. I bought him a huge flight cage and filled with toys that I rotate. His cage is cleaned daily and we spend about three hours a day at the minimum interacting. We sing together but he doesn't talk but nevertheless he loves to sing duets. You folks made my day.
Somec cats are just fine with birds and some aren't. Usually the bigger birds bob the cat in the nose and the at just stays away but you have a little guy. I am glad you love him. I love birds.
Indeed, "patagonia" means big foot. it
Hi I lost my jenday conure, and I live alone was just me and angel, 25 yrs then one day I found her on bottom of cage wrapped her in blanket ran to vet beg help me I'll pay payments, I live on disability, but I took good care of angel, well a lady offered me this patagonian conure, she told me she is a cockatoo person, she had this breed for 8 mos says she was told it was 5yrs old and the lady kept on her shoulder and did everything with her, she is cage bound, I have to get towel and hide cage to spend time with her, she has bitten me till I was bleeding, but I am still working on trying to get a bond, lady changed her name she had for 5 yrs she has called her another name, her name was molly so I am calling her molly and she seems to know that name, since she has spent 8 mos in cage with not much attention can this bird be returned after this treatment she has been through, if anyone could let me know I fed zupreen pletts, but she has been on seeds, not used to this breed of conure and not much infor on web either, please give me any ideas, do they not like too sit on your shoulder very long I had to make my jenday get in cage to eat and drink water, lost my bird 2006, thanks renee
I have had Farley my Patagonian Conure for 25 years. She was a wild caught import. She is very affectionate, talks well and loves her toys. Enjoys playing on the ground and finds mud holes wonderful entertainment. We have 6 other birds, a Scarlett macaw, Military macaw, Blue & gold macaw, Umbrella Cockatoo, African Gray and a Blue front Amazon. Farley gets along will with everyone, however she does put claims to being in charge and is very bossy.
I had had my patagonian conure named george who will be 8 in january 2010 and I love him to bits. Yes he is quite noisy but he was very traumatized when I got him from the last family that had him, they didn't like the sound but it's only now he's coming around and I can use a feather to rub his head and he's trying really hard to talk, if anything happens to him it will be like losing my baby and the cats adore him as well they sleep by his cage and won't go near him but he has a whole room to himself as well.
James, I am so sorry to hear about your lost! Rest assure she wasn't just a silly little bird....she was your companion and friend. You will miss her but she is waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge. There you two will be together once again. Huge Birdie Hugs coming your way from all of us here.