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Cost of owning a budgie in Mexico
Budgies and cockatiels are among the easiest birds to get legally in Mexico; the real cost comes later. We don't give prices because they vary a lot between stores: we tell you what you'll pay so you can build your budget.
What you pay at the start
- The bird, of a species sold legally and with an invoice: budgie, cockatiel or lovebird. Mexican parrots can't be bought.
- Its cage, with perches, food bowl and water bottle.
- A small carrier to take it to the vet.
- The first check-up with a vet who treats birds.
What you pay every month
- Its food, bought often.
- Paper or liner for the bottom of the cage.
- Toys and perches that wear out.
The unexpected
- Emergency visits: few vets treat birds, and they usually charge more.
- A second bird, if you decide it shouldn't live alone: it doubles most costs.
- Someone to care for it when you travel.
How to build your budget
- 1. Buy with an invoice. Ask for an invoice at an established store: it's your proof the bird is legal.
- 2. Find a bird vet. Ask before you need one: there isn't one in every neighborhood.
- 3. Price the cage separately. It's often the biggest purchase at the start, more than the bird.
- 4. Set aside an emergency fund. An emergency with a bird vet is the expense that surprises most.
Frequently asked questions
- Why no prices?
- Because they change a lot between stores and seasons, and there's no official list. We tell you what you'll pay so you can get quotes.
- Which parrot can I buy legally in Mexico?
- Species that aren't Mexican, like the budgie, cockatiel or lovebird, with an invoice. Mexican parrots, amazons and macaws can't be bought.
- What costs more at first, the bird or the cage?
- Often the cage and its accessories cost more than the budgie.
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