Ray P Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) Let`s start at the top 1 Cost of fid (average) -------------------------- $1100.00 2 Cage for fid (average) ------------------------- $ 400.00 3 Food peryear.----------------------------------- $2230.15 ( $6.00 perday x 365 days.) Include 35 % food loss found on floor around and in the cage. 4 Replacement wood work, molding around --- $ 500.00 window and doors peryear. 5 Paint and stain.---------------------------------- $ 100.00 6 TOYS per year----------------------------------- $ 300.00 7 Miles put on car trips to lumber yard to find lumber cut offs to make toys to cut down on cost. 100 Mi. x .50 per Mi. ------------------- $ 50.00 8 Vet (best deal)----------------------------------- $ 300.00 9 Bandages (for bites)-----------------------------$ 20.00 10 Furniture repair ---------------------------------$ 200.00 Total-------------------------------------------------$5200.15 This may very from year to year. After first year subtract cost of fid and cage $ 1500.00 that is around $ 3700.15 per bird. I have four This does not include your time spent pampering, feeding spoiling and chasing. Now I know why I`m broke. Edited March 24, 2012 by Ray P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life is Greyt Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Broke and loved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSarahx Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 From a shop, £700 average for bird (african grey) £500 for cage Rehome a bird average price for an african grey is £500 with cage ,£800 for cockatoo with cage , £1200.00 for a macaw with cage I dont know the price a year as not had Archie that long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Oooohhhhh mmmmyyyyyyyyy! And here I thought it was my extravagant lifestyle! Lol! Thanks for putting it all in perspective. I have 3 wow, now I know why we never have $$ to take a vacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 That is about right Ray, they are expensive pets but we wouldn't have it any other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Ahh but the companionship, love and joy they give in return------ Priceless!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheebamaster Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Oh dear I haven't even gotten my grey yet and let's see Cages: 1700$ Carrier cage: (kings alum) 300$ Toys: (I went all out) 700$ Playstand: 200$ Floor office mats: 200$ Bird: 1200$ Trashcan: 20$ Hand Vaccum: 80$ Total: 4400$ Not even have the bird yet...Idk why I'm proud of the fact I'm broke haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 No mater how much, your always rewarded for what you have and for what you've lost. You can't put a price on memory's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWIX Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Yeah the cost is priceless compared to their company, I have 2, they need a lot of work and dedication but it all feels good when they are with me. My best moment is when i come home from work, they are both near the main door and they scream loud the moment i get in, they don't do that for anyone else. So YES, they are priceless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariisamis Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I am a part of this club. I had to make a choice between vacation and my new baby. I really wanted a fid so this was the choice for me. Either way I am still broke but I get to enjoy my baby everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Wow....I'm from Australia and I am paying $5500 just for my African Grey!....I'm also too lazy (and scared) to find out how much I spend on the two birds I already have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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