This is the 2nd time I ask this question, I DO NOT need advice on bird keeping or bird behaviour. I am buying one and I want to make sure I do not pay too much for it. A price range would be helpfull, the one i am looking at is 4 years old.
Thanks.
2007-05-07 08:22:49 · 5 answers · asked by swordlord23 4 in Pets ➔ Birds
OK had a look online for you and you are looking at $700-1200, nothing over that for a greater sulfur crested (also called Elanora) 'too. One four years old I'd be asking around $600 and see what they say. If he is friendly perhaps $1000
Yah the lectures were a bit much. You came to a bird lover section of the internet and we are all about giving birds the very best any way possible, that is all.
Here is a reference point when you go to negotiate:
http://home.cogeco.ca/~parrotsontario/a_classified.htm
Other sites I saw quoted basically the same around $700 dollars male or female.
2007-05-07 09:53:32 · answer #1 · answered by yonae12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get what you pay for, and if you want a majestic large bird like the g.s. cockatoo, why on earth would you think you can get one for what medium sized amazon costs? These birds cost easily $1500-$2600 and if you're looking at one for $700, you'd better have ear plugs because NOONE in their right mind is going to sell a gem of a greater sulphur crested for that. I have a greater sulfur crested, a goffin, an amazon, a macaw, two conures, etc. I've owned african greys, eclectus, and more. For a g.s crested, $1700 isn't unusual ON AVERAGE. Do the bird you're buying a favor- insist on spending several days with it, particularly first thing in the morning, in the afternoon, and DUSK (when they typically do their screaming flock calls. And if you already know about that, you'll know to EXPECT that behavior because it's instinctive.) If this bird is screeching all day long, that's why you may have listed that $700 in your range. Good luck!
2007-05-09 08:04:03 · answer #2 · answered by 'too 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry guy but when you are looking to price birds, it is saying that you don't know where to look to begin with, which in turn says you don't know much about what you are looking for.
You say you are looking at a four year old? Is it healthy? Does it pluck? Are its feet clear of sores? Are it's eyes clear and bright? Feathers in good shape? Vent clear of caked on feces? Beak straight and not too long? Has it been neglected or well taken care of? Has it eaten seed or a well balanced diet all its life? Was it domestically hatched or wildcaught? Does it prefer men over women or vice versa? Is it a screamer? Does it come with a cage? If so is it a proper cage for its size? Does it BITE? Does it like to be handled or not? Is it safe for kids to handle? Has it been vet checked recently? Does it have mites? Does it have PBFD? Does it have Pacheco's disease? Does it have a vitamin A deficiency?
Depending on the answers to these (and more questions) the price could be anywhere from free to $2000.00. Good luck.
2007-05-07 08:44:55 · answer #3 · answered by Aunt_Etty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on where you get them. I've seen a Greater Sulfur Cockatoo being sold by an individual who could no longer care for it, for about $800 including the cage. I saw one on a bulliten board for $600 or best offer to a loving home, no mention of a cage.. I've seen breeders and pet stores sell them for as much as $875 to $900 for one, 1200 to 1400 for a pair. so its going to vary on if you want to get it from a breeder, pet store, or if you look around for people selling theirs unable to care for the bird any longer. so Rule of thumb is $600 to $900+ for a Single GSC (at least in my area.) Hope that helps somewhat
2016-05-17 21:03:22 · answer #4 · answered by jessie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i woud say hens more than cocks due to the cocks being prone to killing the cocks in breeding situation about £1000 possibly for an odd hen £500 for an odd cock
2007-05-07 10:10:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋