What is a parakeet? A broad term used for a bright, small parrot with a long tail. Most small parakeets will happily live with other species. There are however exceptions. Parakeets have very similar needs in terms of looking after. Parakeets are naturally active and like to stay busy, some will climb, jump, fly but they do like toys that stimulate and prevent boredom. Small parakeets are not particularly known to be noisy.
The following are classed as Small Parakeets:
Lineolateds, Bourkes, Kakarikis, Red rumps, Turquoisines, Splendids, Elegants, Stanley Rosellas, etc.
• Life Expectancy - Average 12 - 25 years (guide only)
• Diet - Small parakeet seed, fresh fruit and vegetables, eggfood.
• Noise Level - low
• Size - 8 – 25cm (guide only)
• Sexing – Certain species can be sexed visually, others may require DNA Sexing.
• Talk/ Mimic/ Sing - Mimic, sing & whistle.
• Temperament - Most of the small parakeets with a couple of exceptions are gentle in nature and would mix in avairies with finches, canaries and quail as well as larger parakeets also.
