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From: mru@unislc.uucp (Mara Ulis)
Newsgroups: rec.birds
Subject: Re: [Indoor] Picking the right bird
Message-ID: <1991Apr29.140134.29083@unislc.uucp>
Date: 29 Apr 91 14:01:34 GMT
References: <1991Apr22.195102.18507@s1.msi.umn.edu>
Reply-To: mru@unislc.UUCP (Mara Ulis,B2E10,5345)
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In article <1991Apr22.195102.18507@s1.msi.umn.edu> martin@TIGGER.STCLOUD.MSUS.EDU writes:
>Hello,
>I have been making plans for quite a while to purchase a bird.  The only
>problem I have is deciding what kind.  I have pretty much narrowed it down to
>the conure family because of their appealing size and personalities, but I
>really don't know which kind of conure would be best for my lifestyle.  
>
>I am looking for an affectionate bird that will be able to amuse himself with
>toys during the daytime while I am gone.  I live in an apartment so a breed
>that is notoriously noisy probably wouldn't be very desirable (even though he
>probably couldn't outdo my neighbor's stereo anyways!).  Does anybody know of
>any types of conures in particular which make loving pets and also good
>apartment pets?  Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
>
>BTW- if anyone knows of any other types of birds besides conures which would
>also fit what I'm looking for, please send me your thoughts!
>
>
>Amy Jorgenson
>K00004@tigger.stcloud.msus.edu
Hi Amy,

The magazine BIRDS U.S.A. 1991 has a nice article on conures and gives all
the information you would need to make an educated decision on which is
right for you.  I believe the magazine just recently came out so it is
available in some pet shops and book stores.  I can't remember all I
read, but, they did say that the sun conures are really loud and the
patagonians are quiet.  If  you can't get ahold of this magazine and would
like me to send you a copy of the article, email or post.

Good luck,
Mara Ulis


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