How to Post a Conure Wanted Ad and Get Replies in the United States
To post a "conure wanted" ad that gets replies, name the species you want, or the kind, such as a small Pyrrhura conure, say whether you will buy or adopt and what you can pay, give your general location, and describe the home you offer. Then reply only to people who will meet in person, and never pay a deposit or shipping fee to someone you have not met.
A clear, specific ad draws owners and breeders with the right bird, and a vague one mostly draws scammers.
Key points
- Name the species or kind: a green-cheeked, a sun, a nanday and a Patagonian conure differ in size, voice and lifespan.
- State your budget honestly; The Vet Desk gives typical breeder prices of $200 to $3,000 or more and adoption fees of $25 to $1,000 or more.
- Describe your home, experience and avian vet, because careful owners choose the poster who sounds ready.
- Give a city or region, not your street address, and keep your phone number out of the ad text.
- Refuse anyone who wants payment first for shipping, crates or insurance.
Which conure should you ask for?
"Conure" covers many species. Decide what you can live with before you post:
- Pyrrhura conures, such as the green-cheeked and maroon-bellied: small, 55 to 70 grams on average (VCA Animal Hospitals), and relatively quiet according to the Merck Veterinary Manual, though still vocal. Merck gives them up to 25 years.
- Aratinga conures, such as the sun, jenday and nanday: 100 to 200 grams on average (VCA), colorful and, says Merck, piercing when they scream. Merck gives them up to 30 years; the World Parrot Trust lists 35 to 45 for the nanday.
- Larger conures, such as the blue-crowned (about 14 inches), mitred (about 15) and Patagonian (about 17.5): all loud, and the World Parrot Trust calls the Patagonian very noisy and suggests a walk-in aviary for it.
- Golden conure: a CITES Appendix I species, listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Its special rule allows sales across state lines without an ESA permit. The Trust lists it as rare in captivity, and The Vet Desk notes that rare species cost more, so ask for captive-breeding records.
If you are not sure, ask for "a Pyrrhura conure" or "a green-cheeked or similar small conure" rather than any conure at all. Color names such as pineapple are green-cheeked mutations, so say whether a normal-colored bird would also do.
What should a conure wanted ad include?
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| Title | Wanted: green-cheeked conure, buy or adopt, Austin area |
| Species and flexibility | Green-cheeked preferred; maroon-bellied or another small conure also welcome |
| Age and sex | Weaned young bird or adult; either sex |
| Buy or adopt | Happy to pay a breeder or a rehoming fee |
| Budget | Up to an amount you name, plus cage if included |
| Location | City or region; will collect in person within a set distance |
| Your home | House, no shared walls; works from home; no other birds |
| Experience and vet | Kept a cockatiel for 8 years; avian vet lined up |
Add a sentence on why you want a conure and what you have ready: a cage of at least 2 by 2 by 3 feet, which is VCA's minimum, pellets and toys. You can post your conure wanted ad free on PetzLover, and owners reply through its messages.
What budget should you put in a conure wanted ad?
- Breeder price: typically $200 to $3,000 or more, with the rarest species costing more (The Vet Desk, updated January 2026).
- Adoption or rehoming: typically $25 to $1,000 or more; Phoenix Landing, a parrot rescue, charges $300 for a conure.
- Set-up: typically $260 to $1,600 or more if no cage and supplies come with the bird.
- First avian vet check: typically $50 to $200 before tests.
The Vet Desk warns that extremely low prices are suspicious, so a budget that is far below the range for the species you want will mostly attract scammers and sick birds.
How do you avoid scams when replies come in?
The Better Business Bureau describes bird scams in which a seller offers parrots cheaply, takes a first payment and then demands more for shipping, crates or health problems. A wanted ad invites these replies, so screen them:
- Talk by phone or live video, and ask to see the bird move and call.
- Ask for the species, hatch date, band number and vet records, and check that the photos are not copied from elsewhere online.
- Never pay a deposit, shipping, crate, insurance or customs fee before you have met the bird.
- Walk away from anyone who wants a wire transfer, gift cards, a payment app or cryptocurrency; the FTC advises paying by credit card.
- Never share a verification code sent to your phone.
Use the Report Scam button on any listing that follows this pattern, and report losses to the FTC through its ReportFraud website.
What should you check before you take the bird?
- Species: compare it with World Parrot Trust descriptions. An adult sun conure is yellow across the back and wing coverts, while a jenday has a green back and wings; a green-cheeked has a brownish crown, a maroon-bellied a green one.
- Age and sex: a closed band, hatch date and, if the sex matters, a DNA certificate; VCA notes that males and females of most conures look alike.
- Health: alert, clear eyes and nostrils, smooth feathers and a clean vent; ask for vet records and any PBFD, avian bornavirus or psittacosis tests.
- Paperwork: a signed bill of sale or rehoming note with both names, the species, band number and price.
Book an avian vet exam within the first 7 days, as VCA advises, and keep the bird apart from your other birds until it is cleared. The Merck Veterinary Manual says PDD primarily affects macaws, conures and African greys, and the CDC warns that birds can carry psittacosis without looking sick.
What else can you do while you wait for replies?
Browse current conure listings and save a search to get alerts about new ones. Read how to buy a conure for questions to ask a breeder, or how to adopt a conure if a rescued adult would suit you. Owners who answer your ad may have read how to respond to a conure wanted ad, so expect questions about your home and experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I post a conure wanted ad?
Post it where people in your area list birds, and contact local bird rescues and avian vet clinics too. Give your city or region so owners nearby can find you.
How much should I offer for a conure?
The Vet Desk gives typical breeder prices of $200 to $3,000 or more and adoption fees of $25 to $1,000 or more, depending on the species. Name a realistic amount for the species you want.
Is a conure wanted ad a good way to find a quiet bird?
Yes, if you ask for the right species. Merck calls Pyrrhura conures such as the green-cheeked relatively quiet, while the larger Aratinga conures, such as the sun, have a piercing scream. Ask to hear any bird before you agree.
Should I pay a deposit to hold a conure?
Not to someone you have not met. Fake bird sellers often ask for a first payment and then more for shipping or crates. Pay only when you collect the bird in person.
What if no one replies to my wanted ad?
Widen the species or the area, or consider adopting. Bird rescues such as Phoenix Landing place conures, and saved searches alert you when new listings appear.
Helpful guides
Pet WantedHow to Respond to a "Conure Wanted" Ad in the United StatesBefore you answer a conure wanted ad, check that your bird's species and voice fit the request, give honest details, verify the poster and hand over in person.
Pet for SaleHow to Buy a Conure in the United StatesBefore you buy a conure in the US, choose the species, from a small, quieter green-cheeked to a loud sun or Patagonian conure, confirm what a listing really offers and get the species, band and hatch date in writing.
Pet for SaleHow to Sell Conures in the United StatesSelling a conure in the US starts with the exact species: it decides the USDA and CITES rules, the price buyers expect and which homes can live with its voice.
Pet for FreeHow to Get a Free Conure Safely in the United StatesA free conure can be a good adult pet if you meet it locally, confirm the species, budget for a vet check and cage, and refuse any offer that needs shipping or fees up front.
Pet for FreeHow to Give Away a Conure for Free Without Risk in the United StatesGiving a conure away free works best with an honest description of its species and noise, careful screening, a written rehoming agreement and an in-person handover.
Pet for AdoptionHow to Adopt a Conure in the United StatesAdopting a conure in the US means a regional bird rescue, an application, class, home visit and often a foster period, and choosing a species whose voice suits your home.
Pet for AdoptionHow to List a Conure for Adoption in the United StatesTo list a conure for adoption, describe its species, voice and habits honestly, set criteria that fit the species, charge a modest fee and use a contract with a return clause.