You can legally purchase a pet that was bred in captivity. By the way, some species of parrots are contained in the Red Book. International laws prohibit the capture and sale of such individuals.
The price of a parrot is determined by the following factors:
- origin (kennel, legal import or smuggling);
- species/breed;
- floor;
- age;
- color;
- how the chick was fed (human participation or will);
- place of sale (pet store, market or nursery).
If the bird is brought from abroad, there must be documentation:
- CITES (certifies that the lovebird is not an endangered species);
- laboratory studies for psittacosis, salmonellosis, bird flu, Newcastle disease;
- veterinary certificate from the state of import and export confirming the health of the parrot;
- paper on tests performed in the receiving state after a 30-day quarantine;
- day-old chicks in captivity must be ringed, and the ring on an adult pet is not removed.
Note. If you purchase a parrot without paperwork, you run the risk of bringing a sick bird into your home, thereby exposing your own family to a tropical disease.
Inexperienced parrot owners often wonder how much small birds cost, since budgies, as well as lovebirds, are easier to care for. Next, we will get acquainted with the most popular and affordable breeds, and also compare prices for some types of rare birds.
Budgerigar: how much does it cost?
This type of parrot has long gained popularity. Small in size, with a cheerful disposition, easy to care for and feed - these criteria contribute to the selection of budgies for keeping at home. Wavys live next to their owner for about 15 years. The ability to speak words for the owner affects the cost of the bird. To fulfill this need for training, you should buy a wavy friend no older than 2 months.
In Moscow, budgerigars sell from 700 to 5,000 rubles. nurseries, from 500 to 1,700 rubles. – private individuals, from 1,500 to 4,000 rubles. – pet stores. In regional centers, nurseries sell from 600 to 1,500 rubles, private individuals - from 500 to 1,500 rubles, pet stores - from 900 to 2,600 rubles.
How to choose a chick
It is better to buy a noble parrot from a professional nursery or from a trusted breeder. Before purchasing a chick, you need to inquire about the conditions in which it was raised. If the eclectus was kept in a small cage and not well fed, then it will take a lot of effort to restore and tame it. To avoid accidentally becoming the owner of a sick or wild parrot, you need to follow simple recommendations:
- Preference should be given to chicks that were fed with a syringe or spoon. Such parrots are more willing to make contact and are easier to tame.
- At the time of purchase, the eclectus should be 1-1.5 months old. A chick at the age of 30-45 days is easily recognized by its grey-brown, almost black beak with a yellow tip.
A healthy eclectus chick should have:
- clear eyes;
- strong paws;
- clean cesspool;
- smooth plumage;
- beak without scratches or chips.
Before making the final choice, it is advisable to observe the behavior of the parrots. Although eclectuses have a phlegmatic temperament, they should be interested in the appearance of a stranger.
Noble parrots are beautiful and intelligent birds with velvety plumage and developed speaking abilities. In gratitude for the care shown, eclectuses will give their owners a lot of indescribable emotions.
Macaw parrot: how much does it cost?
Such pets are an endangered species. The breed affects how much a large parrot is valued at. Fashionable varieties are more expensive: small macaw, hyacinth and green-winged.
A large individual, reaching a length of a meter, needs to be kept in an enclosure. A parrot that is raised in captivity adapts quite quickly to new conditions and can be trained. However, talkativeness is at a weak level. Such birds remember several dozen words. Russian nurseries practically do not deal with this breed; it is difficult to find a macaw in a pet store. Private owners are a suitable market, but buying poultry on the black market should not be prematurely rejoiced. Long transportation can affect the condition of the parrot. For a chic, exotic handsome man, the price is appropriate. In Moscow, nurseries sell macaws from 100 to 170 thousand rubles, private individuals - from 110 to 200 thousand rubles, pet stores - from 130 to 180 thousand rubles. It is almost impossible to find a macaw in the regions.
General characteristics of the noble bird
In ornithological reference books the species is referred to as Eclectus roratus - the noble green-red parrot. The first mention of it dates back to 1776. The bird is quite large: about 40 cm in length and weighs almost half a kilo . The plumage is thick with a texture somewhat reminiscent of silk. The tail is short and rectangular.
The beak is massive, curved and very strong. With its help, the parrot calmly cracks nuts and other solid food. The iris with a yellowish tint is barely noticeable on the plumage. Eclectus paws are large, dark gray in color with black claws. Individuals of different sexes are radically different from each other.
In some scientific works, this species is classified as a subfamily of Psittaculini (true parrots). But according to recent ornithological research, the Eclectus parrot has much more in common with Loriinae.
Photo of eclectus:
Males
In mature individuals, bright green plumage predominates: the torso, head and part of the flight wings. The axillary zone is painted red, and individual areas have blue, yellow, blue and black inserts. The upper part of the beak of males is orange, and the lower part is dark gray.
Females
The color of the female is rich and bright. The main color is cherry: head, smaller part of the breast, wings. The abdomen, together with the axillary area, has a dark blue tint. The tips of the flight wings and individual tail feathers are yellow and purple. The beak is completely black without any color transitions like the male.
It is also useful to read: Congo parrot
How many rubles can you buy a gray coat for?
The large gray pet has the intelligence of a 4-year-old child. Therefore, it makes sense to teach your parrot human speech. If you devote 5-6 hours a day, it is quite possible to achieve answers to basic questions and memorize words/phrases. These pets live from 50 to 60 years. The more words a Gray knows, the more expensive it is valued. On the black market, an untrained parrot can be bought for 15-35 thousand rubles, but no one will give a guarantee. In Moscow, nurseries sell Grays from 55 to 90 thousand rubles, private owners - from 55 to 110 thousand rubles, pet stores - from 40 to 85 thousand rubles. In regional centers you can find Grays from private individuals for 55-85 thousand rubles.
Laurie
Capable, handsome Lories have, they can repeat up to 70 words themselves, up to 35 cm. A small red beak, there are 62 species.
On average, Loris live up to 20 years.
They are found in Australia, the Philippines, and the forests of Indonesia.
They gained the reputation of “screamers and slobs.” They throw food around and shout in a shrill, squeaky voice.
Droppings and food debris around the cage will have to be removed every day.
Unusually varied bright colors, but demanding temperatures of +20o C.
But Lories are peaceful, love children, will never harm them, and do not bite.
Corella: how much does it cost?
A characteristic feature of the cockatiel is its crest. In a calm state, the forelock is smoothed; when excited, it straightens out. The weight of an individual is from 180 to 200 g. The cockatiel has no pronounced skills; it remembers and produces from 10 to 20 words. However, he is fluent in gestures. The parrot needs to fly, so you need to constantly let the pet out of the cage or put it in a free enclosure. In Moscow, you can buy a cockatiel in a nursery from 2.5 to 9.5 thousand rubles, from a private person - from 4 to 6 thousand rubles, in a pet store - from 3.5 to 5 thousand rubles. In regional centers, Corella is cheaper by about 1 thousand.
Character traits
Eclectus is a calm and balanced bird. She can sit on a perch for a long time and in complete silence, fiddling with some toy.
Parrots avoid turmoil and do not like change. If the cage or accessories are constantly moved, the bird will begin to experience stress.
Some consider eclectus to be boring, dull and stupid animals. Actually this is not true. Many ornithologists agree that representatives of this species are much smarter than the same Gray Gray or Macaw.
They just perceive this world differently - more balanced and calm. This is where the second name of the bird came from - the noble parrot.
Eclectus is not the best solution for families with children. The latter want activity from their pets: games, singing, lots of tricks, and so on. But the calm nature of the bird cannot give this. The ideal owner for eclectus is a single person or a couple without children.
Parrots have a friendly disposition. They quickly become attached to their owner and appreciate his attention. If a pet is kept in an aviary with other birds, then conflicts may arise due to jealousy, although eclectus is more lenient towards representatives of its own species.
The parrot learns relatively quickly, mastering both conversational skills and some simple tricks. Males are more likely to exercise than females. In addition, the latter usually behave a little more aggressively. But with a competent approach to education and training, females will become affectionate and loving pets.
Where and for how much can you buy a cockatoo?
These parrots show high learning abilities. Cockatoos are ready to repeat words/phrases and sounds after their owner (dog barking, laughter, the sound of rain, household appliances). They live up to 50 years. The official marketing of cockatoos is poorly developed, since breeding involves large costs. Cockatoos are brought to nurseries in the capital from Europe. The price depends on the variety. In Moscow, a pet can be purchased at a nursery from 60 to 150 thousand rubles, from a private owner - from 80 to 140 thousand rubles, in a pet store - from 60 to 190 thousand rubles.
What other types of parrots do breeders and fanciers choose:
- Amazon.
- Rosella.
- Monk.
- Kakarik.
- Necklace parrot.
Eclectus
Laconic, but brightly colored Eclectus up to 37 cm. Males are often blue and green (beak red or yellow), and females are red with various inclusions (beak black). Therefore, the gender is easy to distinguish.
Lives up to 40 years.
Homeland - islands: Salamon, Moluccas and Taninbar. Also found in Australia and New Guinea.
Very calm, flexible in character, he received the name “noble”. It can love the owners more than the female. Affectionate, loves attention, loves to communicate with the owner. Very smart, the male makes contact more easily. They scream extremely rarely.
It is easy to learn how to clean: put back fallen food, put small items in a box.
Choosing a parrot: should you save money?
Before purchasing a pet, you should study the maintenance and care requirements. Large birds are the most capricious. In addition to a variety of food and a free enclosure, you need to spend 5-6 hours a day with your pet. You must not only play with a parrot, but also train it, otherwise the bird will pluck the feathers on its chest and peck at the skin until it bleeds. The disease lasts a long time and is difficult to treat.
Bird prices are much higher at the nursery, but your safety and your pet's safety should always come first.
Make the right choice and let your pet please you for many years.
Color, appearance
A distinctive feature of these pets is their bright, variegated coloring with a predominance of green, but there are also monochromatic types of parrots. Many species have long crests and tails. The eyes of birds are relatively large and protected by the lower eyelid.
Their beak is also special - large, bent, sharp. The parrot's thick and short legs have four fingers with claws, two of which are turned back, which allows the bird to bring food to its beak. Some species of these birds can reach up to 1 meter in length, and the smallest are only 10 cm.
Lovebirds
Birds with a large head, grow up to 17 cm. Most often greenish in color, some parts of the body are yellow, pink or blue. Able to learn up to 15 words.
Lives up to 20 years.
Birds come from Madagascar and Africa, 7 species in total.
The bird can bite with its powerful beak and quickly runs along trees and other vertical objects.
The birds got their name for their devotion to their partners. If 1 bird dies, the second one may also die from melancholy and despair.
Starting training from the 1st month, sick from loneliness and lack of owner.
Parrots: Rosella and Corella talk a little.
