Sun Conures reach sexual maturity at about 2 years of age. In captivity, they do not have a specific breeding season but usually begin breeding in the spring as daylight and temperature increase. They can breed 1-3 times a year, but it’s advisable to limit to twice to avoid overburdening the female.
Breeding cages should be spacious, with minimum dimensions of 4 feet long x 2 feet wide x 2 feet high (1.2m x 0.6m x 0.6m) and bar spacing of 1/2 to 3/4 inches. Provide a wooden nest box approximately 12x12x12 inches (30x30x30cm), lined with soft materials like shredded paper or non-toxic wood shavings to mimic their natural environment.
Females typically lay 3-4 eggs per clutch, with an incubation period of about 23-27 days. Chicks fledge at 7-8 weeks and become independent around 9-10 weeks. During the breeding period, the female handles incubation and feeding, while the male guards the nest.
