| Parakeets are one of America's most popular birds | | | | you purchase don't contain any small parts that your |
| today. They make great pets because they are very | | | | bird could swallow and choke on.Lots of parakeets |
| friendly, have a cheerful disposition and are very | | | | take a long time to build trust in their owners. It will |
| entertaining. They also have very beautiful bright color | | | | probably be very shy when you first get one. Every |
| varieties. Parakeets don't require a lot of maintenance | | | | day you should just put your finger in the cage in front |
| or money.Parakeets are also known as Budgies or | | | | of the bird. Eventually it will get the courage to get on |
| Keets. They are one of the smallest members of the | | | | your finger. If you have the patience your bird will learn |
| parrot family. They originate from a desert-like area of | | | | to trust you, but some birds even can take months to |
| Australia where it doesn't rain much, which makes | | | | build trust.Parakeets love to sing and chirp. They seem |
| parakeets very hardy birds. There are a variety of | | | | to love when you play music and will often sing along. |
| colors, such as yellows, dark greens, pastel blues, | | | | When you are gone, you might want to leave the |
| purples, solid whites and many combinations of several | | | | radio on for them. Most parakeets won't learn to talk. |
| colors. The average life span of parakeets is 8 to 12 | | | | However, it is possible to teach some of them if you |
| years.In the wild, parakeets are flocking birds so they | | | | are consistent.Parakeets always need fresh food and |
| are used to companionship, so it is best to get more | | | | water in the cage. They are vegetarians and like |
| than one. However, keep the birds separate when | | | | seeds, greens and fruits. Their food should have a |
| they are young so that they will get used to humans. | | | | large variety of millet seeds and grain. Ready made |
| When they get older then you can put them together. | | | | seed mixes are sold at pet stores and supermarkets. |
| If you plan on keeping just one bird, you should play | | | | Other than the seed mix, you should also provide fresh |
| with it as much as possible. You should also put a | | | | greens. However, do not leave these in the cage long |
| mirror in the cage so that they won't feel so alone | | | | or they will spoil.The best way to keep your bird |
| when you aren't there.You should choose the largest | | | | healthy is by providing a good diet and by keeping the |
| cage that you can afford for your parakeet. It needs | | | | water and cage clean. Make sure you clean and |
| to be large enough so that he can comfortably move | | | | sanitize all the toys and accessories in the cage also. |
| around. You will also need room for toys and perches. | | | | Birds are very good at hiding illnesses so if you think |
| The minimum size is 20" X 12" X 18". Parakeets are | | | | your bird is acting strangely at all, be sure to take it to |
| very playful and inquisitive. Because of this, they enjoy | | | | the vet.Parakeets are fun to watch and make a great |
| playing with a variety of toys. They especially love | | | | companion pet. If you provide the correct care for |
| shiny objects, bells, bright colors and objects they can | | | | your bird and spend plenty of time with it, you will have |
| move around with their beak. Be sure that the toys | | | | a great pet for a long time to come. |