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From: benefiel@wyse.wyse.com (Daniel Benefiel xtmp x2531 dept234)
Newsgroups: rec.birds
Subject: INDOOR:  Conure Questions
Keywords: indoor, conure
Message-ID: <2801@wyse.wyse.com>
Date: 20 Jul 90 21:12:35 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Wyse Technology, San Jose
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I'd like to get a pet bird.  I had a pre-tamed cockatiel before but don't
know much about raising birds.  Another cockatiel would be good, but I'm 
also interested in slightly smarter & affectionate birds such as I believe 
a conure would be.  Whatever I get will cost < $100.

I have a chance to buy an untamed maroon-bellied conure which is ~8 months old
for $70.

1.  Is this bird likely to be more difficult to tame and train because of
    its age?

2.  How and when can I sex a conure?  What are the differences between the
    sexes?

3.  What are good sources for conures and cockatiels in the South (San
    Francisco) Bay Area?

All other helpful info will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!