Everything you need to welcome a parakeet, cockatiel, or other pet bird into your home. From the right cage and perches to food, toys, and grooming basics, these are my top Amazon picks to set up new bird owners in Central Florida for success.
This is my go-to starter cage for parakeets and cockatiels because the wide bar spacing and roomy interior give little birds real room to fly.
Prevue Hendryx Bird Flight Cage
Swapping in natural-wood perches of different widths keeps your bird's feet healthy and helps prevent the sore spots you get from standard plastic dowels.
Natural Wood Bird Perches (8-Piece Set)
This is a solid, widely available daily seed blend that I point every brand-new parakeet owner to as an easy, balanced starting point.
Kaytee Forti-Diet Parakeet Food
My birds go crazy for these, and it's a treat you can feel good about since it blends seeds and grains into a fun foraging bite.
Lafeber's Classic Nutri-Berries
Clip one of these to the cage for a natural source of calcium that also helps keep your bird's beak trimmed and healthy.
Cuttlebone for Birds
These clip-on cups are easy to remove and refill, and the secure lock keeps a rowdy parakeet from flipping food all over the cage floor.
JW Pet Clean Cup Feeder & Water Cup
Draping a cover over the cage at night gives your bird the dark, calm sleep it needs, which is key for a happy, well-rested pet.
Bird Cage Cover
A play gym gives your bird a place to stretch its wings outside the cage, and it's a great way to bond during out-of-cage time.
Prevue Hendryx Parrot Playstand
Birds get bored fast, so I rotate a few of these colorful chew-and-forage toys to keep their minds busy and their beaks happy.
Super Bird Creations Bird Toys
Spray millet is the ultimate parakeet treat and a fantastic taming tool. I use it to win over shy new birds and build trust from day one.
Kaytee Spray Millet Treat
Pre-cut liner papers make daily cage cleanup a breeze. Just peel off the top sheet and you've got a fresh, clean tray in seconds.
Bird Cage Liner Paper
Birds love to splash, and this enclosed bath clips right onto the cage door so your feathered friend can bathe without soaking the whole room.
Clip-On Bird Bath
This little carrier makes vet trips and travel far less stressful, and it's a must-have for safely moving your bird in the Florida heat.
Travel Bird Carrier
Keeping nails trimmed is part of good bird care, and this small clipper gives you the control to do it safely at home between vet visits.
