Alexandrine Parakeet
A larger parakeet with strong chewing needs. Alexandrine Parakeet suits owners who can provide space, training, and safe chew-focused enrichment.
size
Large
energy
Medium
noise
Medium to High
lifespan
25 to 35 years
socialNeeds
High
messLevel
Medium to High
trainability
Medium
talking
Sometimes
aloneTimeTolerance
Low to Medium
space
Large cage plus daily out time
Best for
- Owners who can provide a large cage and daily out time
- People comfortable managing strong chewing
- Homes that enjoy training and routines
- Owners prepared for a long-term companion
Not ideal for
- Noise-sensitive homes
- Homes without space for a large, secure setup
- Very busy schedules with long stretches of alone time
- Homes that need very quiet pets
- Anyone not comfortable with routine cleaning
Temperament
- Confident and capable
- Can be independent and strong-willed
- Needs safe chewing outlets
- Improves with training and routines
Daily routine
diet: Fresh water daily. Quality pellets plus vegetables, with treats used in moderation.
enrichment: Rotate toys, add foraging opportunities, and use short training sessions for mental work.
outOfCageTime: Aim for supervised out-of-cage time most days once the environment is safe.
cleaning: Spot-clean daily, deeper clean weekly (liners, perches, and food bowls).
Living fit
apartment: Usually difficult due to loud vocalizations.
family: Can work with gentle, supervised handling and consistent routines.
firstTimeOwner: Possible for prepared first-time owners who commit to daily interaction and enrichment.
Health notes
- Birds hide illness. Watch for fluffed feathers, low appetite, changes in droppings, or reduced activity.
- Maintain bird-safe air quality. Avoid PTFE/Teflon fumes, smoke, aerosols, and scented candles.
- Find an avian vet for baseline checks and advice on diet and environment.
Cost and time
time: Moderate. Daily care plus regular interaction and enrichment.
cost: Moderate. Upfront cage setup plus ongoing food, toys, and avian vet care.
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