Average yearly cost to properly care for 1 medium size parrot | Home   

  *average cost based on input from local vets providing avian care but whom are not necessarily board certified. These costs can vary depending on the cost of veterinary care in your location and if further testing/care is required. 

                  FOOD:

                               Nuts                  $52.00

                               Pellet mix       $104.00

                             Hot food &       $104.00

                         Fruits & veges                                           $260.00                                    

 

        VET: wellness check-up   * Should include: Exam, Comp. panel & Fecal

                                          Exam:    $56.00 *

                 Avian  (comp) panel:     $128.0 *

                    Fecal (gram Stain):     $45.00 *

                                Chlamydia :     $46.00

                          Polyoma Virus:     $80.00

          Vaccine-Polyoma (avian):    $25.00

                                            CBC:    $57.00 

                                           PBFD:   $80.00                      $229.00*  or more

 

           GROOMING: (every 3 months)

                                          Nails:       $60.00

                                           ($15)

                                   Wing trim:      $48.00                      

                                           ($12)

                                    Beak trim:     $100.00                     $208.00

                                            ($25)

 
              TOYS:  1- $20.00 toy every 2 WEEKS              $520.00

           (rotated for fun & inspected for wear & safety)

           Note: some birds will destroy a $20 toy in a few hours

                     
 

          INCEDENTALS: cage cleaning products;              $250.00

     UV lights/fixtures; Air purifiers/filters; spray bottles

     Cage liners; paper towels; etc.

                                                                     

                                                                         Total:  $1464.00