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"ROCKO"
Green Cheek Conure
fostered by Karen A. of Gibsonton, FL
Rocko is a cute little cinnamon green cheek conure that is about 1 1/2 years old. Green cheek conures are very active parrots that like to play, explore and chew, so Rocko will need lots of toys and social interaction to stay happy. Green Cheeks are also known for being the most quiet of the conure species and usually do well in condos and/or apartments. Rocko is a little nervous in his new foster home at the moment, but we feel that with a little love and a lot of patience, he will open up soon. We are working on stick training him as he does not like to be picked up out of his cage. He does not seem to mind the other bird or pets and seems curious about children. He is on a diet of pellets with some seeds and we are working on broadening his diet to include fruits and vegetables as well. Green cheeks can live to be about 25-30 years old and therefore this little guy will be your best bud for a long time to come!!
Adoption fee $75 with cage $125
Update October 2010
Rocko has made so much progress in such a short amount of time! He now steps up consistently from inside of, on top of, or outside of his cage. He loves to snuggle up in your hair and groom your face. He seems to prefer women, he does not like my husband at all, but he loves my two oldest daughters (ages 11 & 9). He does not like very small children though (will actually chase my 5 year old and try to bite her feet!). Other animals do not bother him at all, however, he does not want to socialize with them, he seems to only want human companionship in the form of a female. He will hop down from the top of his cage and walk around on the floor until he finds you, so he does need to be watched closely so he does not get hurt, but we are working on curbing this behavior and it is happening less and less. He has also now been successfully converted to a pelleted diet with fresh fruits and vegetables with only some seed. In short, he has become very sure of himself and will make a great companion!
