just trying to get som opinions out here. i currently have 19 parakeets at home. it started with 4 adults. then 2 of them mated over time and thru 6 months a female laid around 20 eggs. i currently have 11 adult and 5 babies. any one else have that many? is it to much?
2007-02-15 05:03:57 · 7 answers · asked by justsomeone 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
they are defently cared for and they are seperated between 3 cages. and it is fun.
2007-02-15 05:26:08 · update #1
as long as you have the room and don't mind the caretaking and the birds are happy and heathly, then there's not too many until you think you've reached your limit. I have had up to 7 large parrots in my home and one time (macaws and cockatoos) and I know that was my limit.
2007-02-15 12:14:47 · answer #1 · answered by oogajones 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many places have laws that restrict the number of pets you may have, but birds won't be so noticeable as maybe 19 large dogs, so no one would complain. I don't know your conditions...maybe you have an aviary set up, but I had only a few parakeets and the feathers eventually find their way everywhere. It sounds like a lot of work (more than most are willing to devote to pet care) but if you enjoy it...have fun. Maybe you can start a business raising them...sounds like you're successful at it.
2007-02-15 13:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have 4 cockatiels and a budgie, and have no problem with them at all. Several friends also have five or 6 birds, and I have known several people who raised birds and sold them, from their own homes..
If your young ones are friendly (and especially if you have spent some time finger-training them,) then they should be easy to sell. .
Post notices in a supermarket or whatever is near you, and ask at a veterinarian office as well, as they not only have advice to officer, but they often have bulletin boards..
2007-02-15 13:16:34 · answer #3 · answered by Ef Ervescence 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you don't mind taking care of them,so as long as they are cared for, go for it. If I could, I would have more, but cages take room, and I have a small house. We had a quaker parrot, and a green cheeked conure when I was asked to take a family members cockatiel. After we got her settled in our family, my husband joked and said "there's one more corner, for one more cage" I really don't want to go there, like I said, the house is small. Good Luck!
2007-02-15 18:24:34 · answer #4 · answered by Lynda S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im so the wrong person to ask!!! i have 4 parakeets, 2 lovebirds a blue crowned conure and just recently bought a sun conure and an african grey which are still being handfed but will be joining me shortly.
2007-02-15 16:05:27 · answer #5 · answered by lola7737 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u can't take care of them then there r to many..keeping the cages clean etc...
2007-02-15 13:07:57 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should consider building an outdoor aviary if you intend to keep that many birds.
2007-02-15 13:21:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋