[Macuser]

...to buy as a pet?

[janetbray95]

As with any parrot, it depends on your lifestyle and your priorities.Conures as a whole are pretty loud birds, so if you live in an apartment, they're not suitable companions.However, if noise is not an issue, conures are playful, affectionate, and don't require as much space as larger parrots.I highly recommend doing some research into different parrot species to find the one that fits your lifestyle. Each species has pros and cons that make it compatible with different living arrangements.For example, parakeets (budgies), cocktiels, and lovebirds make excellent apartment companions as they are generally not noisy when compared to other parrots, and require just a little space.However, there are some common themes with all parrots you should be aware of before deciding:1. All parrots will vocalize around sunrise and sundown. This is instinctive behavior and should NOT be discouraged!2. All parrots are messy; the size of the mess depends on the food they eat, the size of the bird, and the setup of the food bowls and seed catchers around the cage. If you don't like having to vacuum daily, scrub down walls, or clean up poo, don't get a bird of any kind.3. All species of parrots (including budgies and lovebirds) require more than seed as food. Depending on the species, you will need to provide greens, fruit, vegetables, and even protein sources such as chicken and beans in addition to seed as treat. A quality pelleted diet should make up a portion of the parrot's diet, though the portion depends on the species of parrot.4. All parrots will require time out of the cage and with you. If you cannot make a regular commitment to at least an hour out of the cage every single day, then don't buy a parrot. Parrots are high-maintenance creatures and need an owner that can provide for all their needs; otherwise they can, at minimum, become unhappy. At worst, they can actually go insane.5. Training and regular interaction with the parrot are required to keep them tame and happy. If you do not take the time to train your parrot, you and other family members can be bitten, and some parrots (yes, even conures) can draw blood.I highly recommend you do some intensive research on parrot species before making this very important decision.