Cage, seed mix, mineral block, a treat stick or food, a book on them, vitamins, toys and what else?
I do have a credit card in case the bird needs to be vetted. This isn't an impulse purchase. I've wanted one all this year and would rather bring one home now than in the cooler days soon ahead.
2007-09-13 03:53:12 · 6 answers · asked by thefinalresult 7 in Pets ➔ Birds
1.) Love & Dedication
2.) Make sure the cage is'nt round! (it makes them crazy)
Love & Dedication
3.) Research a reputable Breeder
Love & Dedication
4.) Do you want a cage pet or one you can interact with?
Love & Dedication
5.) Look for homemade recipe's (they tend to love them)
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6.) Gravel & Grit (this helps w/ digestion)
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7.) Perches (try to get at least one cement perch to help keep
their nails trimmed down)
8.) Oh, did I mention Love & Dedication?
2007-09-13 07:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You might also consider an inexpensive basket nest to hang in the cage. Whenever my birds were young they would occasionally get scared in the middle of the night, fall off the perch and flap around like crazy! I was always afraid that they would hurt themselves so I tried a woven grass nest that I got at PetSmart. Took them a few days but they finally got the idea and began sleeping inside.
Only downside is, they'll poop in it too. Be prepared to buy a new one every couple of months!
2007-09-13 15:40:02 · answer #2 · answered by HYPERCAFFEINATED 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you want to make things easier for yourself and the bird, you can just buy it as a package on petsmart.com or petco.com
they have starter kits for parakeets and cockatiel but if you do get one, I would suggest you get the one for the cockatiel because it comes with a bigger cage and it is always best to get a bigger cage. It will save you some money too because it'll come with perches, cup holders, seeds, mineral block, treats and seeds and of course, the cage. And if you want natural looking perch, you can always buy them later. As far as book goes, I would not spend my money on one and just do research on the internet and get one from the local library. And when you get a parakeet, make sure you get a young one because its always best to start young. You can tell if they are young by looking at their forehead. Older parakeets don't have the stripes on their foreheads no more. Young parakeets will have stripes on top of their heads and will lose it as they get older. Well, I hope this helps. Good luck!
2007-09-13 11:17:51 · answer #3 · answered by L70 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You will need something to put the food and water in and I would suggest a "house" for the bird, but otherwise it sounds like you have it all down. The pet store employees can help you make sure you have all that you need before you check out.
I have had my cockatiel Spaz for about four years and he is a darling little freaky bird.... I love him bunches!! I wish you all the luck in the world with your new little feathered friend!!
2007-09-13 11:05:50 · answer #4 · answered by banrigh69 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
smart cookie you are... anyway you can never have too many cups for food and have at least one back up water bottle perches should be of various thicknesses so the birds feet can stretch or contract ... also get the wooden perches and buy a small wire brush to clean the perches with you use it to scrape the poop off. other than that it sounds like you're good to go enjoy your new birdie!!
2007-09-13 11:13:45 · answer #5 · answered by gidget 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
fresh endive, shredded carrots, possibly some bean sprouts.. it needs vegetables as well and some of them like fruits. (you can also sprout some of its seed mix for it)
offer the bird some of your veg or fruit as long as it isn't highly seasoned.
do a yahoo search on CARE AND FEEDING OF A PARAKEET for more information.
2007-09-13 14:15:48 · answer #6 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋