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Is it common to keep parakeets as pets?
It is very common to have other animals as a pet, but there are few who keep parakeets or budgie as a pet. So, to keep parakeet as a pet, you need to know something before adopting it.
What type of cage should I get for my parakeet?
What type of bird cage should I get for my parakeet? Typically a parakeet is of 6 to 7 inches long. So for one parakeet, you can have a cage of 20 inches long, 18 inches deep and 18 inches wide. For a pair of parakeet, you can have a cage of 30 inches length, depth, and height.
How much does it cost to buy a parakeet?
How much does it cost to buy a parakeet?
You can expect to pay as little as $20-$25 for a parakeet, but prices can rise as high as $60. Getting the cage and accessories is the real cost. Purchasing a parakeet from a breeder is the best choice, as they will be accustomed to human interaction and are typically hand-raised.
What is the average length of a parakeet?
What is the average length of a parakeet?
The average length is about 18 inches. The largest species of Australian parakeet or Australian King Parrot aka parakeet is about 17 inches long in average. Another species of parakeet known as Patagonian Conure aka parakeet (found in American continent) is also 17 to 18 inches. There are also 16.5 inches of rarely-seen Yellow-Eared parakeet.
What is another name for a parakeet?
Alternative Title: parrakeet. Parakeet, also spelled Parrakeet, any of numerous seed-eating parrots of small size, slender build, and long, tapering tail. In this sense the name is given to some 115 species in 30 genera of the subfamily Psittacinae (family Psittacidae) and has influenced another parrot name, lorikeet (see parrot).
How to introduce a new parakeet to an existing bird?
If you want to introduce a new parakeet to an existing family member you need to take the following steps: At first, you need to ensure by a vet to check your bird that it has no infectious parasites or diseases that can transmit to the bird you already have. It is also a better idea to clip the wings of the new bird.
