Latest reviews about Parakeets

smrtypant1 says "parakeets, the new best friend." about Parakeets

smrtypant1 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:49:05 GMT

I received this Parakeet from my daughter 2 years ago and I think it is a great pet. The only issue is that you must keep the cage clean daily. She talks to you and lets you know if she needs water , food or even just attention. When you place her blanket oveer her at night she knows that it's quiet time and you won't hear a peep out of her. She very easy to take care of and it not real expensive for her upkeep.

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pinkjam510 says "My Favorite Pet Ever" about Parakeets

pinkjam510 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:56:08 GMT

I have had parakeets since I was age 3. After having parakeets for over twenty years, I am not sure I could adjust to anything else. While growing up my family was initially attracted to parakeets for their low maintenance and gentle nature. There isn't a lot of physical or financial responsibility for parakeets. Although I am sure they can be taken to the vet, I have never felt the need to do so. Without veternarian costs, parakeets are very cost friendly.

Through the years my parakeets have become my best friends. I currently have two. Although my parakeets love each other, they still look forward to spending time with me. They do need time and affection like any other pet would need. If you feel that you do not have enough time to devote to them, get them a friend. My parakeets are not in the same cage but I place them beside each other if I am gone for a prolonged period of time.

Parakeets can bite but that is rare and infrequent as long as they are given the proper...

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WickedIrish says "Parakeets are a pet to have." about Parakeets

WickedIrish — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:32:29 GMT

Parakeets are a great small animal to own. They can be taught simple tasks, tricks and even to speak. The males are easier to teach than females but either one takes much patience. They are have beautiful plumage as well as singing voices. They love to play with toys and look in mirrors but you have to change them out once in awhile or they will get bored.

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lisapuskas says "Parakeets are great pets for everyone!" about Parakeets

lisapuskas — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:01:39 GMT

My sister and myself, always had pet parakeets growing up. It started 1st, when my sister recieved one for a birthday gift, and then I. Unfortunately, hers was sick and died 2 weeks after recieving it. She then went and picked out another, (for free from store since 1st one was sick), and that one actually lived for a couple of years. About 5 or so, believe it or not! This bird actually learned how to speak! Parakeets are in the parrot family, thus, they can learn to talk. The best way to teach them is by covering the cage, sticking your head under so that there are no distractions, and consistantly keep repeating the same word or phrase. They are not noted for talking, and it is somewhat hard to distinquish, however, in the middle of thier chirp sessions, you will hear "Chippy...blah, blah, blah", (that was his name), mixed in the middle. They can be a little messy or noisy, both which can be easily solved. They have cage keepers that wrap around the bottom so their...

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digna1melo says "Amazing creatures,Really" about Parakeets

digna1melo — Sat, 02 May 2009 20:14:54 GMT

these birds i can say are good house pets. i have 2 Parakeets and they are just wonderful i mean they have some faults. like for example sometimes the mom might try to kill the baby bird she just had. in result to that you jus strap on some globes and get that bird out of their because that bird wil die.( seen that in past experience) also if you are ondering why wont they have babies already ? well the birds wont lay n eg until she has a nest and privacy. so buy them a nest and like put a sheet over the cage but not too dark because they cannot see in the dark. it might be weird but the bird brother and siters do or can have sexual interactions and have kids. when it come to taking the birdds a shower jus put on a plastic globe hold them and just with ur other hand grab and pour some water on them becareful because they also have noses and water can fall in their and that can be uncomfterable for them. so these birds are colorful kinda noisy but thats just because they want food...

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farmgirl56 says "Parakeets are great pets, and talk too!" about Parakeets

farmgirl56 — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:06:31 GMT

Parakeets make great pets. We raised them for a while. The young ones are the easiest to tame. The older they are the harder it is to teach them not to bite. But start with a young one and he will sit on your hand or shoulder, you can teach him to talk. Just keep repeating the same phrase over and over, soon your parakeet will be saying it too! They come in many colors, be picky! Get a color you like, and make sure he is young. You can tell the young ones have stripes on just above the beak, the older they get it starts fading. Have Fun!

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taz123 says "They are adorable!" about Parakeets

taz123 — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:16:06 GMT

Parakeets are great pets. They aren't that messy and easy to take care of. My parakeet just recently layed eight eggs. Five hatched, but only three survived. The other ones were duds. The babies grow extremlely quick. After 4 days they double their size. It has only been about three weeks and the babies already look like their parents. Once they are born there is nothing you need to do. The parents take care of everything. The oldest baby is even feeding the smaller ones now

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wyliegirl1 says "all about parakeets" about Parakeets

wyliegirl1 — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:26:54 GMT

Very loveable if tamed at early age,Noisy,Come in many sorts of colors.Cheap,Dont require a big cage,require attention not good for a busy person,need to be covered at night to prevent drafts.They do need love just like any onther animal or human being they need to be loved because they have feelings and can be hurt...

christmascarol says "shriek" about Parakeets

christmascarol — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:38:01 GMT

My mother had a parrot named Pete. He was a beautiful blue color. She had him trained to sit on her hand. She would take him out of his cage once a week and hold him in her hand and give him a bath. He could also say some words including his name. She absolutel adored him. She is now in a nursing home and of course Pete in is heaven. She still talks about him. Parakeets are wonderful pets...

damom says "my parakeet is cute and loveable." about Parakeets

damom — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:01:37 GMT

At this time I have 2 cockatiels and one parakeet. The male cockatiel tends to get noisy at times. The parakeet is pretty quiet. i have had my female cockatiel for about 18 years. Only had this parakeet for a few weeks though. He is very stubborn, LOL. ...

tikibird911 says "they are wonderfull pets to have." about Parakeets

tikibird911 — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 20:54:20 GMT

i have had a few parakeets and they are good pets espesaly when they are trained. i love having them around the house. they are cheep to take care of and make vary small messes. they are also vary hardy and tuff and dont die esoly. they are fun to play with if you had train them when they are younger....

DanaNicole76 says "Beautiful, loud, messy and ABSOLUTELY lovable!!" about Parakeets

DanaNicole76 — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:45:48 GMT

I own about 26 parakeets (they keep having babies). I have owned parakeets for 24 years. They are beautiful and have different songs for their different moods. My children love them (even the ones that bite :)

It takes time and patience to tame a parakeet and it is much easier to do the less you have. However, I find that even with the amount I have it just depends on their individual personalities. Their experience with people also plays a big role.
For example, my cousin adopted a parakeet from an elementary school. Due to the children constantly poking at it through the cage with pencils, the bird became the worst behaved bird I have ever encountered! In order to feed her, we had to wear a leather glove because she would attack without hesitation.
Many people believe that having only one would make training it easier, which in some ways is true. The problem with that is they are forcing the bird to become their friend by subjecting it to a period of great loneliness. Parakeets NEED to......