How much are good quality cockatiels?

Question

I might be getting a cockatiel sometime soon. how much are good quality cockatiels? if you have any other useful info for a new bird owner, please post it!!

Answer 1

Well I don't know where you live but cockatiels in MI cost any where from 50.00- 150.00. I see some pretty good info here. Go here for more info and take a look around...good info for getting started. also you could buy books/rent them. Good Luck! http://parrotcentral.net/

Answer 2

I got one from a pet shop for $110.00 he's a great bird and snuggles up around my neck. So i would say around 110 That would only be for a hand tamed one.

Answer 3

There has been some good information posted (particularly Janet T) so I won't add to it but I will add two small things.

One, a cockatiel should not be sold to anyone at 2 weeks.  Hopefully they meant two months, when they should just have finished weaning.

Two, I am selling cockatiels right now, handfed babies for $65 (pearls and greys).  If you look around locally you should be able to find some very nice babies at a similar price.

Answer 4

Quality is the key word that pops when I read your question! Quality is rarely if ever going to be found in any pet store! There are show bird breeders that will also provide you with high QUALITY pet birds at a very reasonable price.

So I will tell you that my local pet stores sell tiels from $120-$140(very average looking tiels most not sweet)

I will tell you that you can get a gorgeous hand fed teil from a show breeder for around $135-150. Having said that if you want something very SPECTACULAR tell the breeder this and be willing to offer $250.

Work closely with the breeder and let them know exactly what you want out of the bird, color, good size, temperament,etc.

Answer 5

A good quality cockatiel can cost $100 or more.

Some Info:

CAGE:  A minimum size for a cockatiel is 24" by 24" by 24". The bars should be no farther apart than 3/4", and it is helpful if at least one wall of the cage is constructed of horizontal bars, to make it easy for the bird to climb around.

Don't put it in direct sunlight or near drafts.

FLOOR: Despite what anyone says, newspaper is the best bedding.

FOOD: A balanced pelletted diet is a good basis. Also make sure to offer fresh veggies every day. Do not feed Chocolate, avocado, caffeine,  or carbonated drinks. Avoid sugary, salty and greasy food.

WATER: Fresh water everyday.

TOYS: Provide safe toys for the bird to play with. Change the toys when they become damaged or your bird becomes too bored.

REST: They need 10-12 hours of solid sleep.

SICK: As soon as you spot signs of illness take to the vet.

Answer 6

i got one from the flee market for $50 with a nice cage. i got it hand fed and it was about 2 weeks old when i got it. one of the worst mistakes people make is that they go to pet shops that price birds very high and don't have good breeders. your best bet is to go to a breeder at a flee market or something and get one from there.

Answer 7

$80-$90

Answer 8

i bought my hand fed tamed lutino

for $100

Answer 9

As others say, in general around $100 give or take.

Some pointers.  Again as others have said, go to reliable breeder or store that raises them themselves.  (If you happen to be in the San Jose, California area I *strongly* recommend Round Up Pets in Capitola.  They are bird experts. They breed their own budgies and finches and get the cockatiels and larger hookbills as soonas  weening time sets in and hand ween them.)

In general, the earlier in its life a bird is cared for by humans, the morel likely it is to accept humans as its flock.   Simialrly, the earlier YOU enter its life the more likely it is to accept you.

My wife has a cockatiel that absolutely adores her.  She started visiting it at round up and doing soem of the eye-dropper feeding when it was practically just out of its shell.  It went home with her as soon as  it transitioned to pellets.

Important point there: Do NOT give your new bird birdseed if you cna at all help it.  The problem is that the seed mix contains some seeds that are higher in fat and some that are better for the bird and, just like any child, it will pick out the ones that are higher in fat if given a chance.  It is much better if you can get the bird to start on formulated pellets which are all evenly balanced nutritionally.  Some brids, once they have tasted seeds, will rather starve then switch to pellets and then your basically scrod.

We use Harrisons pellets by the way, which we swear by.  Our cockatiel is actually diabetic but keeping him *just* on Harrisons has controlled the diabetes beautifully and he's never need insulin shots.  

Answer 10

Go to a breeder in your area, they should be around $50.00 USD.  

Please, research first!!!!  There are plenty of sites out there to learn from, many listed in the link on my profile.  Make sure you have a large cage, plenty of toys and a good diet for your bird.

Make sure you see an avian vet on the way home for a well bird check and blood work, this will run a couple hundred dollars, but you will be sure that your bird is healthy.  

Answer 11

depending if you want them tame or not.

tame about $90-$110

not tame about $50-$60

not including a cage. a good quality cage at the right size can cost you about $150-$200 depends on size.

extra info:

make sure you feed him/her a range of different foods such as fruit, seeds, pellets ect. (you can ask you local pet shop for more info).

what fruits and veggies to feed your cockatiel :

do's

FRUIT:

apple, grape, guava, kiwi fruit, mango, melon, nectarine, orange, peach, pear, pomegranate, plum, strawberry, tangerine, watermelon

VEGETABLES:

bok choy, broccoli, carrot (chopped or grated), celery, chard, lettuce (but small amounts of lettuce and not too often as not a lot of goodness), peas, silverbeet, spinach, sweetcorn, watercress, zucchini.

Favorites with cockatiels tend to be apple, egg, pasta, peas, rice, silverbeet, spinach, sweetcorn.

how to prepare the food :

thoroughly washed

in small pieces

at room temperature

unpeeled

free of cores, stones, pits or pips

raw (some cockatiels prefer certain vegetables cooked eg peas and

sweetcorn - use your judgment here)

fresh (obviously this will be the most nutritious for your cockatiel but

you can use frozen or canned)

Be aware that your cockatiel's droppings may be runnier than usual

Some cockatiels will not take to fruit and vegetables straight away.  Fruit and vegetables are an essential part of your cockatiel's diet so offer them washed and fresh each day - do not give up!





  

DONT'S

Never give your cockatiel alcohol, avocado or chocolate - these can kill your cockatiel.

Also avoid asparagus, aubergine or eggplant, cabbage, caffeine (tea and coffee), junk food, milk and cream, raw potato, and rhubarb (including the leaves).

If you have any doubt about what to feed it dont feed it to him/her!



also make sure their is fresh water every 2-3 days and clean the cage twice a week. also make sure there is stuff for it to play with

hope that helps