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We adopted Cooper and Kichi, unsexed and approximately 5 years old now, 2 years ago from a pet store, where they were being neglected. They can be fairly loud if they want attention, and we were just forced to move into an apartment complex where the noise is a big issue for our neighbors.
Cooper is somewhat trained, but his past owners were obviously very cruel to them and it has taken some work to get Coop to trust us. He will bite if startled! They talk a little (No dirty words!), but the breed in general is not well known for clarity of speech. Cooper wants nothing more than to be with you and just sit or do whatever you are doing. He still needs more training, though, please understand! Black Capped conures are big climbers, and Coop spends alot of time clinging to the side of his cage. When we brought him home, we thought it was a vitamin deficiency, and while the rest of his feathers got healthier, his tail feathers remain a bit frazzled looking.
Kichi, on the other hand, is terrified of people. She seems to like men better than women, though. Her anxiety when being handled is terrible, so I try not to bother her. She seems happy enough to sit in her cage with Cooper and be left alone. All she really needs is a good home with understanding owners. I have doubts she will ever be comfortable enough to be handled.
These two, whether they are clutchmates or a mated pair (we've never had eggs), are extremely attached to one another. They need to go together. We're heartbroken to have to give them up, but it's become necessary.
I can't part with the cage, as they share it with another, much quieter, conure that we are attempting to keep.
Black capped conures are a relatively rare species in the US, as the import ban was issued after only a few pairs were brought into the country. These birds have great potential if you have the patience to work with them and gain their trust.
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