Instructions
Know that a parrot cage ranges from several hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the size of the parrot you're adopting.
Plan on spending $50 to $500 for parrot T-stands and play gyms. Exercise is essential to a parrot's health, and it needs climbing equipment to use inside and outside of its cage.
Count on spending between $60 to $150 per month for the food, depending on the size and type of parrot you adopt. Parrots need a well-rounded diet that includes fresh fruit and vegetables, a good-quality seed mix and pellets.
Learn to make toys for your parrot or plan to spend another $50 to $200 per year. Parrots love to play with their toys and like to chew on them.
Check with a veterinarian that specializes in birds and ask the cost of yearly exams and immunizations. On average, well visits to a veterinarian range from $50 to $200 per year.
How to Calculate the Cost of Adopting a Parrot
It is important that you calculate the cost of adopting a parrot if you are considering adding one to your family. Although there is often not any charge to adopt a parrot, there are many costs involved in properly caring for a parrot.