Bird - Parakeets
Why would you consider buying parakeets?
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Colorful social creatures
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Will never let you feel alone because of their constant chirping & chattering
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They can be taught to mimic a lot of words
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Fun to see them playing endlessly with toys
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You can leave them inside your house and let them fly around
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Can be taught simple tricks
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Low maintenance
How much does it cost at a minimum?
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Cage $70-$100 (usually comes with sticks for birds to perch on, water & bowl bowls)
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Pet $15-$50
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Food $70-$100 (per year)
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Toys $10-$30 (per year)
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Vet check - $50-$100 (per year) - optional
Minimum space requirements
For one parakeet, you would need 2 feet length x 1.5 feet width x 1.5 feet depth
What does it like to eat?
Pet store food, green leafy vegetables like coriander, lettuce & broccoli, fruits like apple in small quantity, sprouted pulses, seeds, cuttlebone
How much does it cost on a regular basis?
Not much, see above for expenses around food & vet
Is it lot of work to maintain this pet?
Not really, but their bottom tray should be cleaned once in 3-4 days and water-food replaced
Does it get stinky?
Not really, just clean the bottom tray on a regular basis
Needs in the cage
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Sticks to perch themselves on
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Water & food bowls
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Toys
Fun things to know
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Watch them play with their hanging toys endlessly
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Can feed them from your hand
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They can be taught to sit on your shoulder & hand
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It is very easy to make them mate
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Good education for small kids to know about these birds
Useful tips
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Ensure you give them cuttlebone in regular intervals for their calcium requirements
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Get a cage where bottom tray can be removed without opening the cage so that you can clean the tray easily
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Make sure you put them in a place that gets good ventilation
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Long lasting companion (12-15 years) - so make sure you are ready for the commitment
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Loves to play in water
