I tell them good bird and All right a lot as these are words they love to hear. When they are nippy they do not hear those words they long for. I work with these problems and don't let them obscure what a devoted and precious companion he is to me. After all, Angel is one cute parrot. The Jenday Conure has a life expectancy of 20-25 years.
Many parrots meet early deaths due to accidents or illnesses.
I have known a lot of Jenday owners. Most Jendays do not talk that I know. My Jenday speaks about 5 times annually and his vocabulary is 6 words. I serve 2 warm meals each day to my parrots and Angel is so excited he dances on his perch as he watches me make the meals. Four kinds of fresh vegetables are offered each day to my parrots.