Free Birds Where can I get a non-expensive bird as a pet?

Question by Nathaly Samper: Where can I get a non-expensive bird as a pet?
I’m an animal lover and love everything about nature. So recently, I’ve really been wanting a pet bird. My cousin has a really cute baby Sun Conure that cost her about $ 180. I’ve checked different websites but they all charge more than $ 100 dollars. I know parakeets or budgies are one of the cheapest types of birds but I was looking for a prettier bird. Can anyone please help me find a cheap/free bird? Any type of information would be appreciated. And if you add information about where I can get cheap supplies such as cages, food, toys, etc. I will vote for you as best answer! Thanks for your help!

Best answer:

Answer by Caspian
You shouldn’t own a bird if you aren’t ready to spend a LOT of money on food, toys, medication, and cages. Birds aren’t as high cost or maintenance as a dog or cat, but they still need a big cage, the right food, a lot of toys, calcium supplements, and other things as well as training if you don’t want it to completely cower when you approach it. Do yourself a favor and get a little beta tank.

However if you change your mind and agree to spending money on a bird, you will need around $ 300. No good parrot other than a budgie will cost less than $ 75, and that’s for your normal cockatiel. A silver will cost you at least 100. A parrotlet or quaker parrot is more like an actual parrot but they are not afraid to stand up for themselves unlike cockatiels which get pretty scared and are more timid and consenting. The cheapest a good parrotlet or quaker parrot baby will be is 100 or so, and 150 or more for a good well trained adult.

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