| Common Name | Jenday Conure |
| Latin Name | Aratinga jandaya |
| Average Lifespan | 30 Years |
| Average Length | 12 Inches |
| Average Weight | 125 - 140 Grams |
| Song Type | Tropical Squawk |
Noise Level & Talking Ability
Jenday conures tend to vocalize infrequently. Like most conures they will contact call when their person is out of sight. They can achieve significant volume, and are generally considered for detached housing only. Talking ability is limited, however they can learn many different sounds and noises from kisses to beeps to clicks.
Physical Features
General plumage green; head and throat yellow becoming orange on upper breast; front of the forehead and often also eye area red; abdomen, flanks and under wing-coverts orange-red; edges of feathers to lower back red; outer webs of primaries, primary-coverts and secondaries blue; upperside of tail olive-green with blue tips; underside of tail and flight-feathers blackish; periophthalmic (eye) ring whitish; iris greyish-brown; bill blackish; feet grey. Immatures have a pale yellow head with scattered green feathers; iris dark.
Young bird are siginficantly more yellow in the face and breast. As they mature the become increasingly orange up the frontside. The orange mask may intensify as well, creating a very attractive mix of colours on this bird.
Pet Profile
Jenday's are one of the best pet conures! They have a sweet, snuggly disposition and want to spend every second they can with their owner. Because they are a larger parrot we generally recommend them toward experienced owners and families with children older than 12-13 years. That being said, these birds can be candidates for first time bird ownership and younger families so long as the person/people is willing to put effort into educating themselves, and is not afraid to ask for help/advice if they need it. As stated, they are generally gentle birds, but the size may be intimidating for people who are not used to parrots.
Diet
Jendays do best on a well-varied diet. As with any bird, fresh water must always be available. A quality pellet, like ZuPreem Natural, should be free-fed. Fresh prepared veggies, grains, herbs, etc should be offered at least 4 times a week. Fruit can be offered once or twice a week. Any fresh food items that are not eaten within 3 hours must be removed from the cage and discarded to prevent bacterial and fungal growth. Seeds and nuts can be offered in controlled amounts and as a training reward. Generally it is recommended to avoid striped sunflower and peanuts. Black sunflower and white sunflower can be given but they are high in fat, sprouting them helps to increase the nutrient density and reduce the fat content. If you have a bird that insists on eating a seed-based diet, nutritious vegetables, grains, legumes, etc should be offered as frequently as possible. Jenday conures, like other Aratinga species, are at an elevated risk of vitamin A deficiency, "conure bleeding syndrome" , and many other preventable health conditions if fed a poor diet.
Housing
Jenday Conures require a medium-large cage to accommodate their long tail. Jenday Conures are very active birds that need room to roam and climb in their cage. These birds do best with a wide range of materials for toys and perches. Both destructible (wood, cardboard, seagrass, etc.) and indestructible (plastic, metal, acrylic, etc.) toys should be given to maximize enrichment. Perches should vary in material (cotton/rope, wood, cement, swings, ladders, etc.) and size to promote grip strength.
Breeding Information
| Age of Maturity | 14-18 Months |
| Breeding Aviculture | Somewhat Common |
| Average Clutch Size | 3 - 5 Eggs |
| Nest Box | 16 x 8 inches L-box |
| Breeding Life | 20 Years |
Gender determination is indeterminable by appearance However you can take a guess by looking at the shape of the bird's head. Females tend to have a rounder and smaller head than the male. The male's head is squarer with a flatter forehead.
Wild Status
Stable - Least Concern
Last assessed October 2016 for the IUCN Red List.
- Our website has an abundance of information about species, behaviour, talking ability, and ownership essentials you may need to begin. This is a great place to start narrowing down your search for the bird best suited for your family. Once you have researched various bird species and narrowed down your choices, please contact us via phone or email to create an appointment to meet the birds and ask any questions you may have in regards to care, nutrition, and the best fit for your home.
- We will set up a date and time for you to meet the bird(s). We will notify you of our current protocols and procedures. If you have decided on a specific bird, we recommend that you put a deposit on it. Birds will not be held without a minimum 50% deposit. If you put down a deposit before meeting the bird and after meeting the bird decide it is not a good fit, we can refund your the deposit in full. If you are placing a deposit prior to meeting a bird, your appointment to meet the bird must be within the following week.
- If you are meeting a bird(s) that is not weaned, you will not be able to take the bird home that same day. If you are meeting a bird that is weaned, and you are properly prepared to have the new bird in your home, we will go over a care sheet and answer any questions you have during your appointment. If that is too soon, and your home is not ready, you can book a pick-up appointment within the following week. Again, to reserve a bird you must put down at least a 50% deposit or payment in full.
- When your bird is weaned and ready to go home you will receive an email with the following information
• A link to our care sheet in printable PDF form.
• A link to book a timeslot for your care sheet / bird pick-up.
• A link to the food your bird is eating as well as toys, treats, and other essential items to start your new adventure!
- Read the care sheet, write down any questions you have, ensure you’ve got the correct food and a proper variety of toys and perches, as well as a suitable cage. Then book your pick-up appointment! Please show up within 5 minutes of the appointment start time. If you have a carrier for your new bird, feel free to bring it. We can provide a travel box if needed.
If you have additional questions about how to purchase one of our birds please take a look at our FAQ's for purchasing a new bird:
Before You Buy
We offer a seven-day health guarantee on our handfed birds. A mandatory educational care sheet will be gone over at time of purchase. You must provide your bird with suitable shelter, food, water, vitamins and minerals from time of purchase.
We suggest that within three days (72 hours) of purchase, you bring your bird to an avian vet for a complete examination. This is at the cost of the pet owner. Should any health problem occur or be discovered, inform us IMMEDIATELY, with a written report otherwise the health guarantee is void. Any veterinary fees at this point need to be cleared by Exotic Wings & Pet Things Inc.
The health guarantee does not apply if there is another bird in your home that was not purchased from Exotic Wings & Pet Things Inc. or if the bird leaves the store unclipped.
We cannot guarantee the gender or temperament of your bird. Our handfed birds are tame but may take some time to adjust to their new surroundings. The more time is spent socializing with your pet bird after they have settled into your household, the better your relationship with your pet will be. After the seven day period any warranty will be at the discretion of Exotic Wings & Pet Things Inc.
Shower your feathered friend (or furry companion!) with love and rewards at Exotic Wings! Our customer rewards program makes it easy to earn points and save on everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Simply create a free account and you're automatically enrolled. Every dollar spent (excluding taxes and shipping) earns you a point, and those points add up quickly to valuable discounts! Redeem your points at checkout for savings on a variety of bird food, treats, toys, cages, and other pet essentials. We also offer bonus points for referring friends, so spread the love and watch your rewards grow even faster! Sign up today and start earning rewards on all your pet purchases at Exotic Wings!
Our program currently consists of both points & referrals!
Access your rewards by clicking the blue rewards widget on the bottom left of your screen.
Points:
- For every dollar you spend (excluding taxes and shipping) you are rewarded a point!
- Spend your points on discount codes which can be redeemed at checkout.
- 500 Points = $10.00 off an order over $50.00.
- 1000 Points = $25.00 off an order over $100.00.
Referrals:
- Sign into your account and share your referral link!
- Located in the rewards widget on the bottom right of your screen.
- They get a $5 off discount (For orders over $50.00)
- You get a bonus 25 Point for each successful referral.
Have questions about our rewards program? View rewards FAQ's.
| Common Name | Jenday Conure |
| Latin Name | Aratinga jandaya |
| Average Lifespan | 30 Years |
| Average Length | 12 Inches |
| Average Weight | 125 - 140 Grams |
| Song Type | Tropical Squawk |
Noise Level & Talking Ability
Jenday conures tend to vocalize infrequently. Like most conures they will contact call when their person is out of sight. They can achieve significant volume, and are generally considered for detached housing only. Talking ability is limited, however they can learn many different sounds and noises from kisses to beeps to clicks.
Physical Features
General plumage green; head and throat yellow becoming orange on upper breast; front of the forehead and often also eye area red; abdomen, flanks and under wing-coverts orange-red; edges of feathers to lower back red; outer webs of primaries, primary-coverts and secondaries blue; upperside of tail olive-green with blue tips; underside of tail and flight-feathers blackish; periophthalmic (eye) ring whitish; iris greyish-brown; bill blackish; feet grey. Immatures have a pale yellow head with scattered green feathers; iris dark.
Young bird are siginficantly more yellow in the face and breast. As they mature the become increasingly orange up the frontside. The orange mask may intensify as well, creating a very attractive mix of colours on this bird.
Pet Profile
Jenday's are one of the best pet conures! They have a sweet, snuggly disposition and want to spend every second they can with their owner. Because they are a larger parrot we generally recommend them toward experienced owners and families with children older than 12-13 years. That being said, these birds can be candidates for first time bird ownership and younger families so long as the person/people is willing to put effort into educating themselves, and is not afraid to ask for help/advice if they need it. As stated, they are generally gentle birds, but the size may be intimidating for people who are not used to parrots.
Diet
Jendays do best on a well-varied diet. As with any bird, fresh water must always be available. A quality pellet, like ZuPreem Natural, should be free-fed. Fresh prepared veggies, grains, herbs, etc should be offered at least 4 times a week. Fruit can be offered once or twice a week. Any fresh food items that are not eaten within 3 hours must be removed from the cage and discarded to prevent bacterial and fungal growth. Seeds and nuts can be offered in controlled amounts and as a training reward. Generally it is recommended to avoid striped sunflower and peanuts. Black sunflower and white sunflower can be given but they are high in fat, sprouting them helps to increase the nutrient density and reduce the fat content. If you have a bird that insists on eating a seed-based diet, nutritious vegetables, grains, legumes, etc should be offered as frequently as possible. Jenday conures, like other Aratinga species, are at an elevated risk of vitamin A deficiency, "conure bleeding syndrome" , and many other preventable health conditions if fed a poor diet.
Housing
Jenday Conures require a medium-large cage to accommodate their long tail. Jenday Conures are very active birds that need room to roam and climb in their cage. These birds do best with a wide range of materials for toys and perches. Both destructible (wood, cardboard, seagrass, etc.) and indestructible (plastic, metal, acrylic, etc.) toys should be given to maximize enrichment. Perches should vary in material (cotton/rope, wood, cement, swings, ladders, etc.) and size to promote grip strength.
Breeding Information
| Age of Maturity | 14-18 Months |
| Breeding Aviculture | Somewhat Common |
| Average Clutch Size | 3 - 5 Eggs |
| Nest Box | 16 x 8 inches L-box |
| Breeding Life | 20 Years |
Gender determination is indeterminable by appearance However you can take a guess by looking at the shape of the bird's head. Females tend to have a rounder and smaller head than the male. The male's head is squarer with a flatter forehead.
Wild Status
Stable - Least Concern
Last assessed October 2016 for the IUCN Red List.
- Our website has an abundance of information about species, behaviour, talking ability, and ownership essentials you may need to begin. This is a great place to start narrowing down your search for the bird best suited for your family. Once you have researched various bird species and narrowed down your choices, please contact us via phone or email to create an appointment to meet the birds and ask any questions you may have in regards to care, nutrition, and the best fit for your home.
- We will set up a date and time for you to meet the bird(s). We will notify you of our current protocols and procedures. If you have decided on a specific bird, we recommend that you put a deposit on it. Birds will not be held without a minimum 50% deposit. If you put down a deposit before meeting the bird and after meeting the bird decide it is not a good fit, we can refund your the deposit in full. If you are placing a deposit prior to meeting a bird, your appointment to meet the bird must be within the following week.
- If you are meeting a bird(s) that is not weaned, you will not be able to take the bird home that same day. If you are meeting a bird that is weaned, and you are properly prepared to have the new bird in your home, we will go over a care sheet and answer any questions you have during your appointment. If that is too soon, and your home is not ready, you can book a pick-up appointment within the following week. Again, to reserve a bird you must put down at least a 50% deposit or payment in full.
- When your bird is weaned and ready to go home you will receive an email with the following information
• A link to our care sheet in printable PDF form.
• A link to book a timeslot for your care sheet / bird pick-up.
• A link to the food your bird is eating as well as toys, treats, and other essential items to start your new adventure!
- Read the care sheet, write down any questions you have, ensure you’ve got the correct food and a proper variety of toys and perches, as well as a suitable cage. Then book your pick-up appointment! Please show up within 5 minutes of the appointment start time. If you have a carrier for your new bird, feel free to bring it. We can provide a travel box if needed.
If you have additional questions about how to purchase one of our birds please take a look at our FAQ's for purchasing a new bird:
Before You Buy
We offer a seven-day health guarantee on our handfed birds. A mandatory educational care sheet will be gone over at time of purchase. You must provide your bird with suitable shelter, food, water, vitamins and minerals from time of purchase.
We suggest that within three days (72 hours) of purchase, you bring your bird to an avian vet for a complete examination. This is at the cost of the pet owner. Should any health problem occur or be discovered, inform us IMMEDIATELY, with a written report otherwise the health guarantee is void. Any veterinary fees at this point need to be cleared by Exotic Wings & Pet Things Inc.
The health guarantee does not apply if there is another bird in your home that was not purchased from Exotic Wings & Pet Things Inc. or if the bird leaves the store unclipped.
We cannot guarantee the gender or temperament of your bird. Our handfed birds are tame but may take some time to adjust to their new surroundings. The more time is spent socializing with your pet bird after they have settled into your household, the better your relationship with your pet will be. After the seven day period any warranty will be at the discretion of Exotic Wings & Pet Things Inc.
Shower your feathered friend (or furry companion!) with love and rewards at Exotic Wings! Our customer rewards program makes it easy to earn points and save on everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Simply create a free account and you're automatically enrolled. Every dollar spent (excluding taxes and shipping) earns you a point, and those points add up quickly to valuable discounts! Redeem your points at checkout for savings on a variety of bird food, treats, toys, cages, and other pet essentials. We also offer bonus points for referring friends, so spread the love and watch your rewards grow even faster! Sign up today and start earning rewards on all your pet purchases at Exotic Wings!
Our program currently consists of both points & referrals!
Access your rewards by clicking the blue rewards widget on the bottom left of your screen.
Points:
- For every dollar you spend (excluding taxes and shipping) you are rewarded a point!
- Spend your points on discount codes which can be redeemed at checkout.
- 500 Points = $10.00 off an order over $50.00.
- 1000 Points = $25.00 off an order over $100.00.
Referrals:
- Sign into your account and share your referral link!
- Located in the rewards widget on the bottom right of your screen.
- They get a $5 off discount (For orders over $50.00)
- You get a bonus 25 Point for each successful referral.
Have questions about our rewards program? View rewards FAQ's.
Ownership Essentials
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