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Cost of Adding Another Pet Bird

Use this checklist to factor in the costs of adding a new bird to your flock

By Susan Chamberlain

Budget for a new pet bird before you bring it home
New birds require new supplies.
Courtesy John and Jill Hall, Pennsylvania 

Tip: Twice the birds also means twice the mess. Create your own low-cost, bird-safe cleaning solutions using household items such as white vinegar, lemon and borax. Check out our recipes on how to mix your own bird-safe cleaning solutions.

Pet Bird Supply Checklist
Here is a list of what your new bird will require. Factor in these costs along with the cost of getting your new bird.

__ Appropriately-sized cage

__ Base diet 

__ Food and water dishes

__ Perches of varying size and textures

__ A variety of toys (foraging, noise, foot, exercise toys and more)

__ Travel carrier

__ Playgym and playstands


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