Black Cappped?

[Foxx]

Hi everyone,
Still trying to figure out which bird is right for me. I seem to be leaning towards the Black Capped....I`d love to hear what you think of them?

[Lovebird Lady]

This is an article that I found on About.com.Pet Birds :

Size:

Black Capped Conures are small conures, reaching a length of approximately 10 inches from the beak to the tips of the tailfeathers.
Average Lifespan:

Properly cared for, Black Capped Conures can live for up to 30 years in captivity.
Temperament:

Known as friendly, easy-going birds, Black Capped Conures are highly social and highly trainable pets. They enjoy interacting with their owners, and they crave daily playtime and attention. Those who would like to own a Black Capped Conure should make sure that they have plenty of time to socialize and interact with their new pet. A lonely Black Capped Conure can become depressed and develop both medical and behavioral problems as a result.
Colors:

Black Capped Conures have a smattering of black feathers on their heads, faces, and chests. They also display various shades of green on their backs and tails, and a crimson blaze on their bellies.
Feeding:

Like all parrots, Black Capped Conures thrive on a varied diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables, a high quality seed mix, and a quality commercial pelleted diet. Feeding your Black Capped Conure a varied diet ensures proper nutrition and better health.
Exercise:

All Conures are active birds, and especially the Black Capped Conures. Those who own a Black Capped Conure need to make sure that the bird has a minimum of 2 hours out-of-cage playtime per day in a safe, supervised area. These birds need plenty of room to exercise their strong muscles, and plenty of toys for chewing and mental stimulation.
Black Capped Conures as Pets:

Black Capped Conures make beautiful, intelligent, and fun-loving pets for the right people. While they do require a great deal of attention from their owners, they always seem to reward human efforts with their hilarious antics. Known to be little clowns, Black Capped Conures can be mischievous and curious, and have a tendency to get into things that they shouldn't when not properly supervised. For this reason, it is important for those who are interested in owning a Black Capped Conure to be sure that they have plenty of free time to spend with their new pet.

Even hand-raised parrots can reject human interaction if neglected, and the same holds true for Black Capped Conures. Handling these birds every day is an important part of building a bond with them and having them accept you as a flock-mate. While they are not known to be especially good talkers, Black Capped Conures can learn a few words from time to time, and delight their owners with their chatter when they do. They can be very loud, noisy birds, and because of this, they are not recommended asgood birds for apartments.

In a nutshell, Black Capped Conures make the best pets for those who are true bird lovers -- those who don't mind cleaning up a mess from time to time or waking up to screeches and screams every morning at sunrise. Black Capped Conures pack all of the personality of a larger parrot into a small package, and for this reason, they are best for experienced bird owners. For the right person, however, they make extraordinarily loving, affectionate pets, and will surely enjoy their place among the most popular pet bird species for years to come.

[azcowgirl]

we have a black capped conure and let me tell you, he needs and i do mean needs physical interaction with us all the time, he is so much fun, he is out of his cage except to sleep at night and if we r gone for a long time, other than that he has several ropes, and perches and toys to play with. he will sit on rope and quack yes quack like a duck til one of us goes and gets him, he is a energizer conure that never stops. he is very affectionate, loves to do tricks, gives kisses, and absoutly loves pasta, eggs, apple cider, popsicles, and nuts. i cant imagine having any other conure, we also have 2 budgies and a senegal, any other questions feel free to ask i will answer if i can, good luck

[Foxx]

Thanks for the info! Right now I`m torn between the Green Cheeks and Black Caps ( thinking about Lovebirds a bit too)....I`ve been told that the GC and BC are very similar but that GC tend to be less shy with strangers. Both are available right now for the same price, one would have to be shipped the other is a 4 hour drive.....

[Mizzely]

That's a hard decision! I don't know what I would do in your place. Koopa GC is only shy for about 20 minutes, and then she is good to rock and roll, stepping up and giving everyone fabulous hair styles with her beak. As long as you socialize them young with lots of people, I don't think you'd have much of a difference between the two as far as strangers go.

[Lauren]

Gah!! Such a touch decision!!

I am very much a lovebird fan My Skittles is independent, however, she just love being snuggled. If I ignore her for too long she'll make the effort to fly onto my head and snuggle for the entire night. She goes completely against the stereotypical lovebird and never bites (unless she doesn't know you).

I've actually only ever physically interacted with black capped conures and they were just wonderful! So hyper, hands on, loved the attention, comical. I love them! If I hadn't come across Seth (blue crowned) I definitely would've considered a black capped.

All I can really say is:

1) Interact with as many as you can, whether it be in a pet store or a breeder facility. If you have a bird you're highly considering, see if you can visit this bird multiple times before your decision

2) Make sure you are aware of all the pros and cons of any bird - IE:the nippy phase that all baby conures go through.

and last but not least

3) Consider adopting a conure as opposed to buying from a breeder <3 (all of my lovebirds have been adopted, my only one was from a breeder and he's the weirdest bird I've ever met haha)