Caring for a Parakeet

Note: DO NOT get parakeets from Petco! They will almost always die! I have experienced this and I don't want you to! Get them from a certified bird breeder. Parakeet info site: http://www.lisashea.com/petinfo/articles/ (great site. I suggest getting Lisa Shea's parakeet e-book; includes essential info)

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[Vulpinepath]

Oh so Petco birds are a definite no? What about humane societies/shelters/rescues?

[alqtyman]

@Vulpinepath it depends on the reason why the bird has gotten there. it's always a good idea to adopt instead of buy a new bird, but often the birds are very scared of humans and can bite. it could take a lot of work to train it back to normal.

[arkeljankushova]

where did you buy your birds

[alqtyman]

@arkeljankushova a private breeder in Lafayette. "Mr. B's Birds" but the website didn't work today, I hope every things ok...

[alqtyman]

@alqtyman lafayette, california that is. his website is w w w . mrbbirds . c o m youtube wouldn't let me post it normally

[Paniolodave]

Don't by any birds period from petco. i got Marty in Feb of 2006, He passed away on July13 2009. i filmed a memorial for him, check it out. at Paniolodave.

[alqtyman]

I know exactly what you mean. I had my parakeet Lemon for just three months! I came back from visiting my grandparents and the petsitter told me that she had died.

[TheBabyEinstein]

I also want to add that your cage is VERY clean. Budgies are messy little buggers, but you've managed to keep it very clean.

Also, I love that your birds are flighted! I find that flighted budgies are more confident and happier. Plus, it gives them great exercise.

[TheBabyEinstein]

A couple of suggestions.

a)Water bottles are a breeding ground for bacteria.

b)Wooden dowels are bad for birdy feet. Go to any local pet store, and they will have a wide variety of different types of wood perches. The more variety, the healthier your birds feet will be.

c)They do need some toys. Even though they have each other for company, they need to be kept busy..

[SharpieSabre]

Oh and for the perches, make sure you get some natural sticks and perches other wise the feet and legs can get arthritis from the same shape they are always in

[trizan123]

But my water bottle doesn't HAVE a metal part, lol :) It just fits onto the cage... :) Thank you for the vid!

[RocketDontKnockIt]

is petco the same as petsmart?? because there is only  a petsmart around here and i was wanting to get a parakeet from there. they all seem very active and healthy. any replied would be greatly appreciated.!

[IOIferrariIOI]

you should get it some toys