Question about parakeets, please read and answer?!?

Question

I have some questions.
I'm going to get a parakeet soon, while I hope so anyways.
How many parakeets should I get, one or two?
How many perches do I need to get?
Can you get me a links from www.petsmart.com of pictures of the perches that you would recommend?
I want one for each perch you would recommend.
Is this a good cage for one parakeet? --->http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2754299
What is a good product food for parakeets, like Kaytee?
Please, give me links from www.petsmart.com.
Does PetSmart sell both female and male parakeets?
Which one is more friendly, female, male, or both.
Do they sleep during the day or night or both?
I need facts about parakeets?
What are some good names, I am thinking of naming her Isabell, Bella for short if I get a female.
Do you guys like that name?
Also, I will add more questions in the additional information sections. So please come back to this question.
Thanks everyone. Please answer(:

Answer 1

Here are some links to parakeets:

http://www.budgies.org

http://www.budgieplace.com

http://www.petbudgie.com/taming

http://www.lisashea.com/petinfo/budgie.html

http://www.budgieplace.com/mf.html

http://www.birdguys.com/pet-bird-articles-parakeet.html



The cage in the picture is okay for one parakeet, but not anymore than that. It's always best to buy the biggest cage you can afford to purchase.



Petsmart and other petstores sell both male and female parakeets.



They mostly sleep at night, but can take frequent naps throughout the day.



Yes, I like the name Bella for the female.



Not a good idea to spray any perfume or aerosol sprays near the bird. I usually go into another room if I want to spray anything on myself.



I'll be looking to answer more of your questions on Y/A.

Answer 2

Here is my best advise based on my personal expirience.

1. Its better to get 2 because then the birds wont have to deal with loneliness and they can entertain each other.

2.You should have at least 4 perches & PLENTY of toys ( you should change the toys every month or so) you dont need to buy new ones all the time but keep the bird curious...ask the customer service people to help you pick a cage based on their porportions ( so they have enough room to spread their wings apart)

3.Good perches are any that arent completely smooth around (get the ones with the lines all across it helps the birds balance) DONT get the perches that File the birds nails down!!! They feel like sandpaper and damage the birds skin!

4.I LOVE the name you picked out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5. They sleep areound noon (most people go to work/school) but they also sleep at night.

6.If you can try holding them before you buy them to see if they are friendly...if you get two then try to pick the ones that already were together to start with.

7. Its better not to spray perfume in the same room as the birds so try getting used to doing that in the bathroom or somewhere else.

8.It took me 5 tries to find the food that the birds like.(They are messy eaters) and sometimes its hard to tell. Ask the store what they are being feed, but its trial & error ;)

9.birds have very different personalities so really try to see how they respond to you and other birds before purchase.

10. Dont forget to ask about how old your bird is and gender...some pet stores have no clue.

Answer 3

Great questions- looks like you are doing the right thing by finding out everything about your new pet before you invets in one.

Budgies perfer to be kept in pairs- they are very social birds and they do fret without a mate- if you are planning on spending at least 2 hours a day with your bird, playing with it and letting it out of its cage, then you can get away with having one- but they will become depressed if left alone for long periods of time without a friend.

If youre buying budgie seed, its a good idea to get the stuff from the local pet store- there should be less chemicals in it. Im not really sure what is the best commercial brand because Ive always been told that the pet store stuff is the best. You can also feed budgies pellets, and fresh fruit and veggies- which you should introduce to them early on- because they are not big on accepting change in their diets.

I am guessing that petsmart would sell both sexes in budgies. Males are better talkers and they also tend to bite less.

They sleep during the night- it is important that their cage gets covered up as soon as its dark outside, and the cover is taken off once it is light again- birds are very sensetive to light- their bodies respond to the amount of light in a room and use it to tell the seasons- if they are getting too much light they start to think its summer and begin to molt, and go into cranky breeding season- which you dont want.

You should name your bird whatever you are happy with- Bella is a fine name for a bird.

Spraying perfume probably isnt a great idea- I would probably do it in another room as birds have really sensetive respitory tracts and they dont really do well from being near aerosol sprays.

When it comes to perches, youre best just using natural branches that you find- they are good for your bird to chew, and the branches are different widths which is great for their feet- plus they are free! Steer clear of anything that looks like it could harm your bird if ingested.

When it comes to cages, bigger is better. Go for the biggest that you can afford that is suitable for your choice in bird. Budgies need a smaller bar spacing because they are so small, so you have to look out for that.

The cage you chose is ok, but I think its a bit small and im not a fan of the shape. All of my birds have open top cages for the day, and flight cages for the night.

good luck!

Answer 4

i think u should get one parakeet, then youll have to spend time with it, if u have 2, then u dont.

Answer 5

First of all you havethe link for pets mart...LOL Yes the cage is good, get a pair, I don't know where you live but I'm in So. CA and there is a store called Magnolia Bird farm ph# [phone]. They specialize on all types of birds. You could call and ask as many questions you want.

NO do not spray any perfume in you birds area!!!

Good luck

Answer 6

you have so many questions!

Answer 7

I would get all different kinds of perches and toys for parakeet. I had a parakeet and he liked to go from perch to perch. My parakeet had a perch with a mirror attached to it, he LOVED the mirror!!!

Answer 8

Wow lol. I think you will be better off if you do some reading on your own...you will get right answers and than some. Kaytee is a good brand, they also need fruits and veggies...along with a cuddle bone for the cage. Don't feed them anything that is not healty for humans. They sleep during the night...but might take a nap during the day.



For the rest of your questions here is a great site for first time bird owner. It talks about cage sizes, perches, what household toxins can kill birds (I would not spray perfume or anything scented) how to tame a bird etc. But I strongly suggest going to the library or buying a book on them. "Parakeets for Dummies" is a great one. http://www.parrotcentral.net/ Good luck!

Answer 9

theres a forum better suited for this.

I suggest you join and ask there, the people are really helpful and informative.



http://www.talkbudgies.com/