Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Pet Bird Owners' Expenses----4 Costs Associated With Owning A Pet Bird

Adopting a pet bird can be an awesome experience.
Knowing what kind of cost are associated with
such a huge commitment makes for a better
experience for you and your bird. here are 4
expenses to expect as you consider adoption.

Purchase Cost---These costs can vary greatly, so
be sure to do your homework before you fall in
love. The same type of bird can vary greatly
depending on where it is purchased. Often a bird
purchased from a breeder will be more expensively
initially than one that is purchased from a pet
shop. But often, not always, the bird is in
better condition and the history of the bird is
well known and has been documented by the
breeder. This knowledge is worth something
because it helps you bring home a healthier bird.

Utility Costs---Left to ourselves we might keep
the indoor temperature cooler in the winter
because we can add more clothes and warmer in the
summer because we remove layer of clothing. With
a bird in the home, the temperature needs to stay
comfortable all the time. And whereas without a
bird you might open the windows when it feels
good outside, exposing the bird to drafts is not
good. You know best how a bird will affect your
system of temperature control. And if you
anticipate that it will, you will also need to
factor in the extra cost.

Medical Care---Wellness visits several times a
year are the norm. Talk with several breeders and
get contact information for avian vets in the
area. Talk with them about costs in involved in
normal care as well as ball-park costs involved
in critical care.

Be sure to factor in the cost of critical care
when your bird is exhibiting symptoms, or a
change in behavior that is worrisome. To get
answers to the unknown often requires tests that
can be costly. And once a diagnosis has been
made, treatment can also prove to be expensive.
There is obviously no way to predict when or if
this will happen. But having a rainy day fund and
establishing a good relationship with a vet early
can give the most options if and when you need
them.

Living Expenses---A proper diet of fresh food,
maintaining a safe and roomy cage, maintaining
well-equipped play area outside the cage,
purchase of toys that keep your bird stimulated
and engaged are all ongoing expenses that will
result when adopting a bird.

You will also need to clean more often than you
would without a bird for both the bird's sake and
yours. Because bird dander and dust can clog your
feathered friend's small air passages, cleaning
the air is a must.

These same airborne particles can aggravate
people who already suffer from allergies and
asthma, and cause sensitivity in those who have
not previously had problems. A HEPA or high
efficiency particle arresting vacuum and air
purifier will minimize the bird dust and dander
in the air and make a healthier environment for
all who live in your home.

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