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Is a Parakeet Right For You?

If you have never owned a bird before, you may want to take a look at the parakeet. This little bird can be found in almost any pet store at a very reasonable price, which makes it a great choice for someone with a tight budget who is looking for a pet. Cages and toys are also much more economical for parakeets than they are for larger birds.

Despite its small size, the parakeet can make a wonderful, entertaining pet. Although it does not have the ability to mimic voices like an African grey, this little bird is an exceptional talker and has an excellent memory. There have been reports of parakeets with vocabularies of over 400 words and phrases.

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Basic Care of Budgerigars

Basic Care of Budgerigars

By Andrew Rocuant

Budgerigars are a lot of fun, but require more attention and special care than the more common household pets. This article covers the basics of pet bird care.

I will cover the following topics: Nutrition, Environment, Housing, Activity, General care, and Things to avoid.

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