FAQs:

Where to buy a sun conure?
If you live in a state that borders Arkansas, contact me at webmaster@everpets.com and I will set you up with a meeting with your new favorite pet!

DO you sell birds?
We are a private aviary and only sell to pet stores.

How much does it cost to buy a sun conure?
A baby Sun Conure hand fed normally will cost between $300 and $500.

When is the best time to buy a sun conure?
Right now! This is an area of continued debate, but we have found suns to be best bought very early, even before getting their feathers are in, and hand fed. Most pet stores have a hand feeding training course which consists of an employee showing you how to do it and observing you while you feed it several times before releasing the bird to you. If you cannot hand feed a baby, then get one that is already weened from hand feeding.

Why hand feeding?
Birds are tiny animals that have millions of years of evolution telling them that anything larger than them, will probably eat them. It takes time for a bird to get used to the idea of throwing those instincts to the wayside, and what better time to start than before they can bite through your fingers?

Should I buy from a breeder or a pet store?
It is totally up to you. If buying from a breeder, be sure to ask for references, and follow up on those references before buying. Most pet stores have researched their suppliers very well.

My sun conure has defects. What should I do?
This could be genetic or an earlier injury. Genetic defects have become a very real concern with birds. It seems that some believe it to be ok to breed affected birds, and unfortunately, the defects are beginning to show in offspring down the lines later on, even several generations later. In most cases the bird should be fine as long as the defect doesn't affect it's ability to fly, eat, or to walk. Feet problems are the most common and in most cases the birds are ok, but do require someone with some skill to care for them. Sometimes the defects are much worse and can affect the heart, lungs, and other organs of birds even after years of perfect health. Birds with disabilities should never be bred, as the defect could be amplified in the offspring sometimes causing catastrophic results. There is NO EXCUSE for irresponsible breeding of any animal