Saving Up!!!

[parrotlover]

OK guys I have $164.00 saved up so far!!! The cage I want is $119.00 and the Cockatiel is $50.00!!! I need to hit atleast $200.00 in order to get everything I need! Getting $215 would be perfect! That way I know I have enugh money!!!

[Michael]

Owning a bird takes a lot more than just the price of the bird and supplies. Food, perches, toys, and vet visits take up the majority of a parrot owners budget and makes the price of the bird minuscule in perspective. See this topic for more details about how expensive it is to own a parrot. In other words, don't be surprised to spend over $200 a year, every year, to own a bird like that. Quite likely even more.

[parrotlover]

Yes I do realize that I'm just talking in general that when I get it, it should be around $200 that it will cost. Yes, I do know taht it will cost over $200 including food, toys, and perchs. I was just saying that that's aproximately the amount that I'll need. >_>

[Army.Wifey1990]

Jakes costs:

Jake 399.99
cage 109.99
food 32.99
bedding 8.99
toys 100.00
calc/minerals 6.00
training treats 15.00
getting wings clipped 10.00
vet visit 42.99


Kiki costs:
kiki 60.00
cage 39.99
food 10.00
bedding 6.99
toys 65.00
cal/minerals 6.00
training treats 9.00
getting wings clipped 10.00
vet visit 42.99

[GlassOnion]

Army Wife, why did you spend money on bedding? Do you not use newspaper?

[Army.Wifey1990]

No i dont use newspaper. We just moved into a condo and had not set up to get the mail here so i had to buy bedding.i dont get my first newspaper till next sunday .

[parrotlover]

Hmm wel I found discounts and what not so most of the stuff you put is probaby going to be a bit less..... But yea I should be good with money my dad's going to find ways I can make money in the neighborhood and around the house.

[Army.Wifey1990]

I didnt realize you were only 15

well i reccomend babysitting? I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old and we pay our babysitter 12.00 an hour. (minimum wage here is 8.00). thats a good way to make money.

house sitting?
dog walker?
gardening?
pet sitting?
cleaning peoples cars?homes?

[GlassOnion]

When you do get newspaper, you should use that instead. So much easier, and sanitary. Also, it is important to monitor droppings *daily* for signs of illness, and the use of newspaper makes this VERY easy.

[parrotlover]

I can try and cu grass for people too.