How much does a parakeet cost?
Price compared to other pet birds
| Bird species | Cost per bird |
|---|---|
| Australian Parakeet (Green) | $20-$30 |
| English Parakeet (Blue) | $25-$40 |
| Parrot | $100-$300 |
| Cockatiel | $50-$150 |
What are parakeets lifespan?
Budgerigar: 5 – 8 years
Monk parakeet: 20 – 30 yearsPlain parakeet: 15 years
Parakeet/Lifespan
Are parakeets good pets?
Parakeets can be very rewarding pets to own, and they make great companions. It is important to understand how to meet their needs, however, in order to give them a comfortable and healthy life and create a strong owner-parakeet bond you can both enjoy. Parakeets are social birds that require significant companionship.
Are Monk parrots illegal in California?
“They don’t bother other birds, at least I’ve never seen this.” States that have banned Quaker parrots as pets are California, Colorado (unless owned before 1990), Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Wyoming, according to the Quaker Parakeet Society (QPS.)
Do parakeets bite?
Parakeets will bite when they feel threatened, afraid, protective or cornered. When protecting eggs, or their mate, parakeets become territorial. They can also feel threatened by unfamiliar humans or pets, which can cause them to bite. A pet parakeet can be trained not to bite.
Can budgies bite?
Though its beak may be small, a budgie’s bite packs a wallop that can break the skin. Biting is indeed an issue, but budgie/parakeet owners are also concerned with the bird being afraid of them. This is more confusing for most people than biting.
Why you shouldn’t get a parakeet?
Parakeet Cons: Don’t let their small size fool you into thinking these parrots are silent. While they don’t squawk loudly, they can chirp constantly. Short lifespan of 8-12 years (compared to 20+ for larger parrots). Parakeets don’t exhibit the same high level of intelligence as some of the larger species.
Do parakeets bite you?
Parakeets will bite when they feel threatened, afraid, protective or cornered. When protecting eggs, or their mate, parakeets become territorial. They can also feel threatened by unfamiliar humans or pets, which can cause them to bite.