Conure

Screaming is usually about attention, boredom, or an inconsistent routine. Never reinforce it by rushing in or yelling back. Instead, reward quiet moments and make sure sleep (10–12 hours of dark, undisturbed rest) and daily enrichment needs are met.

Biting is common during adolescence (roughly 6–18 months) and is usually fear- or hormone-driven rather than random. Watch for tail fanning, eye pinning and fluffed feathers as early warning signs before a bite happens.

A varied diet of mainly pellets with seeds, fruit and vegetables works best. An all-seed diet doesn't provide full nutrition and is linked to more behavioural issues.

Feather Chef Conure Blend ($15.99–$89.99), a diverse millet, buckwheat, quinoa, rye and sesame base with fruit, nuts and spices, or Vetafarm South American Pellet ($15.99–$124.99), formulated with the amino acid profile South American parrots need.

At least 2–4 hours of supervised time daily. Without it, conures are prone to separation anxiety, screaming, and feather plucking.

Foraging Shredder Ball ($15.49–$21.99) and the Hanging Foraging Capsule ($29.99) both encourage the shredding and problem-solving conures need to stay occupied.

It can help, but two conures may bond to each other rather than to you, which is worth considering if your goal is companionship for the bird versus a close human bond.