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aaaa what a handsome bird  and that baby green-cheek! little bundle of fluff. too cute.Pippin would be an adorable name for a GCC, they are fiesty little scamps. That said Lola is also adorable and your bird won't care if he's a boy with a girl's name, so if you think he's a Lola, run with it! I think Laurie is a cute possibility too. Definitely get them separate cages. There's no guarantee they will like each other, and even if they do, conures can get territorial and Cicero's going to be big enough that he could really hurt Lola. If they do get along you can put the cages next to each other: they'll have a safety barrier so there are no squabbles and mishaps, and still have somebody to keep them company when you and your daughter aren't around. As far as enrichment goes, get them a few different toys and see what they like. Some birds like toys that rattle, others like to shred or chew, and foraging toys are great once you start learning which treats they enjoy. I highly recommend getting a package of those plastic cat jingly balls, they make conures crazy. Ice cream waffle cones are also popular and are dead cheap. Get a variety of perches, both in sizes and materials. Avoid the rough cement perches advertised for nail trimming, because it can hurt the undersides of their feet and are not effective anyway. Natural wood and rope are great. You want to vary the widths so that their feet aren't locked in the same position day in and day out, but don't be alarmed when they pick a perch or two (usually one near the top!) as their favorite. 
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Pellets and fresh fruits & veggies should be the staples of their diets. ZuPreem and Harrison's are both good brands, but Kaytee tends to have a lot of recalls on various products so I'm not keen on them. In most cases you'll want to keep a bowl of pellets available throughout the day, and fresh food at mealtimes so that you can remove uneaten portions before they get gross. You can prepare a "parrot chop" for your birds out of various fruits and vegetables and freeze it so you have easy access to fresh veg in the morning. Nutriberries are great supplementary treats because they've been nutritionally balanced, but contain fruit and seeds and can be held in one foot to eat, making them both tasty and something fun to wave around. Seeds and millet should be kept as "sometimes" treats only, and a lot of times they make great motivators when you're teaching your bird tricks or better behavior. Also, you should post in the main bird thread! Conure pictures make the world go 'round. 
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