Bird Lover!!! How much does a macaw or a cockatoo cost in the US.?

Question

Okay I love birds and I was just wondering how much a talkative bird like a cockatoo or a macaw would cost.If u have any websites please tell me.10 points to the person who give me the best answer to my question!!!!!!

Answer 1

You didn't mention what type of macaw you are referring too? But, you are in luck I have been researching and RESEARCHING both of these for the past month!
cockatoos:
citron: $1000
triton: $1500
goffin: $$800
lesser sulpher crested: $1000
medium sulpher crested: $1200
greater sulpher crested: $1500
moulican: $1800
umbrella: $1200
rose breasted: $1800

macaws:
The only 2 I have looked into are:
blue and gold: $700-$1200
greenwinged: $1800

Neither cockatoos or the macaws I mentioned are great talkers. You need to do some serious research on cockatoos before you decide to be an owner. check out http://www.mytoos.com to decide if owning a cockatoo is something that you really want.
cockatoos are super cuddly, clingy, and loud :) Macaws are cuddly and fun. Both cockatoos and macaws might learn to talk but they of course aren't as good as the african grey. If you are wanting a parrot that talks look into an african grey or an eclectus.

Here is a good site for finding birds for sale and also discussion boards on most species of parrots. I love the site:
http://chats.upatsix.com/chats/index.php?sid=dd2ec7800032b8f002b10802812b4d70

good luck on your research and finding the perfect parrot for you! :)

p.s.....10 pnts plz? LOL :))

Answer 2

first of all a cockatoo is not that talkative and a macaw is only going to talk some (mine has @ 20-30 word vocabulary). both are going anywhere from 1200 up. but remember ..... you get what you pay for. just because bird A and B are look the same doesn't mean they are equal in quality. When you get ready to get a bird be sure to get it from a good reputable breeder that can tell you how the parents are cared for and they are not related.

Answer 3

If you bought one from a pet store or breeder, it would cost you between $1,000 and $5,000. Online people claiming to give you one for free or "just for the shipping cost" are scams. You will never see that bird.

Some petstores do not treat their birds well though, and they can be sick, so try not to get one from a chain. I recommend either a parrot rescue in your area (use Google to find one in your area), or contact a breeder directly. Rescue birds are often cheaper as well, but you have to fill out an application and convince them that you will be a good bird parent.

If the price is too high, I suggest starting with a cockatiel, they tend to cost around $100, plus a similar price for a good cage, toys, and food for a month or two, and another $100 for a well-bird checkup at an avian vet. Birds, just like humans, should have yearly checkups.

Answer 4

You need to research very carefully on the web - go to a lot of companion bird sites, call and talk with experienced bird owners, etc before you even consider getting a bird. They are NOT easy animals to have as companions especially if you've never had a bird before.

Birds are messy, sometimes VERY noisy and ALWAYS a full time commitment -- as well as a life-long financial commitment. They can live longer than you will (especially the larger birds) and can not be invited into you home lightly.

They make excellent friends but you must be willing to make the sacrifices to work with them at least a couple hours a day, feed them a varied, complex diet, and get them regular (and usually expensive) care from a vet that specializes in avian veterinary medicine. Plan on spending several hundred dollars for a cage for a large bird and $40 to $50 dollars a month on toys - which they destroy quickly and are a 100% total necessity for a healthy bird.

Many, many birds are purchased by people who have no idea and haven't researched what's involved. After a relatively short time, when the owner is disappointed that the bird isn't what they expected, can't cope with behavior problems usually caused by an inexperienced owner, can't care for it or just loses interest, the poor bird is abandoned to it's cage, sold to another person who may or may not know what they're doing either, or given to a bird rescue.

Also, other smaller birds such as Amazons ( a medium - to medium large size) or Cockatiels (smallish) or budgies (small - often called parakeets) are much better for intermediate or beginners. Amazons, budgies and African Greys are all usually great talkers and are very intelligent.

This very intelligence makes it even more important that you don't think of a bird companion as a "dog with feathers", a cool and flashy "thing" to impress your friends with, or "little kids with feathers". They are only a generation or 2 removed from the wild, don't think in terms of you "being boss" (they don't have a social hierarchy) and can't be bullied into doing what you want when you want it.

If you don't learn how to interact with your potential best friend, you can end up with a frightened, biting or screaming bird that is unhappy and makes you unhappy too.

I've listed a number of sites where you can begin your research. Please spend weeks - if not months - studying this before you decide if you can be a responsible bird companion.

Now - after all that! Birds are wonderful animals to have in your home and you could be extremely happy with one. They can be affectionate, comical, and just great to have around. Good luck in your journey.

P.S. Check out bird rescue and adoption places - they work very closely with you to make sure you know what you're doing and chose the right bird for your home. Plus they make sure that birds that can't stay with their previous owners get into the home they belong to be make every happy!

Answer 5

These birds can be very expensive and can range in cost from $1500 - $4000. Why not try looking up some bird rescue groups and adopt one that needs a home. You may have to pay a minimal fee, but you could help a bird that really needs a home and get lots of extras like a cage and toys without the added expense. Not to mention they'll be able to tell you about the bird's personality, so you know what to expect when you get them home.

Answer 6

I just bought my baby Greenwing Macaw and I paid 2500 for her. She's hand fed, and she's now 20 weeks old.

I bought my Military Macaw, Rio last year and he was 1500.

The same place I bought my Greenwing has Goffin's Cockatoo's for sale and they are going for 1600.

These are pretty mainstream prices for a pet store, and with the amount of good care and help they get there, I support those prices.

EDITED TO ADD:

Whoever gave me a thumbs down: Got a question for you. When's the last time YOU bought a macaw? Are you giving me thumbs down because you don't like how expensive they are? Are you giving me a thumbs down because you "researched" the prices on the internet? I've been to several breeders, several stores, and I went to the one who had the best staff and the bird that I liked the most. Their prices aren't really any higher than any of the other pet stores.

Plus, that price includes all of her toys, her first vet check, I get 20% off the cage and 20% off any playstands or anything else I get her at the same time. Do better than that for a Greenwing.

Yesterday I got reported for sending someone my condolences on the death of their brother. I'm sick and tired of the trolls around here going around and thumbs downing every other post for sport. It's irritating.

EDITED TO ADD AGAIN:

http://www.preusspets.com/index.php?option=content&task=section&id=5&Itemid=34

This is where I got my Greenwing Macaw. She isn't home yet because she's not fully weaned. She'll be home around the end of February. Check out the bird toy selection, the supply selection, the different seed mix selection for treats, and they have a full line of trick training toys, cages, playstands and everything else you need for your large birds. Most people would salivate to be able to get to a store like this. I'm lucky enough to live 5 minutes from there... Anyway, I hope that gives you some indication of what you should be looking for if you choose to get one from a pet shop. If it doesn't at least compare with this place...skip it and find some place that does.

Answer 7

I know the other prices everyone else mentioned may be true, BUT, I got mine for free by placing ads all over the internet in my area taking in unwanted birds. This man emailed me and said he had one I could have and he'd deliver. So after I thought about it, thinking he was kidding me, I gave him my home address for delivering the bird to if he was serious. Well, 4 hours later here he is knocking at my door and delivering this BLUE AND GOLD MACAW, KING CAGE , PLAY STAND and all the newspaper I could use for a year.

He came to me called MAXIE but I call him MAXIMUM EXPOSURE. He is the sweetest bird youd ever want to own. And all because of a ad that read, I WILL TAKE IN UNWANTED BIRDS.

Here is a page I personally made for him

http://babyblue.angelcities.com/macaw.html

Answer 8

A macaw cost rufly aomewhere from 1500 - 3500 dollars. And cockatoos are about the same abit less

Answer 9

Hmm...the last time I was in one of those pet supply places they had a very lovable cockatoo in there. I believe her price tag was a couple grand.

Fyi...follow the advice the other person gave - my old neighbor got her cockatoo from some rescue organization I believe.

Answer 10

Check out your local bird club. You might find that wanting is not the same as having. I know from experience, I have 52 birds to prove it. All from loving bird lovers.