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Sun Conure bonding

If I got a Sun Conure would it bond or be friendly towards a Guinea Pig

Hi Zai,

I would keep these guys separate. I know people post “cute” photos on the internet of their birds sitting on other pets, but I discourage this type of thing. Conures have a powerful beak and could hurt a guinea pig. And while guinea pigs are gentle, they have teeth and it could possibly bite the conure in defense. There is no benefit for these two pets to have contact with each other.

Thank you for asking Lafeber,

Brenda