Parakeets are plentiful and easily found in the pet store. Purchase a large cage that is more wide than tall to give your bird plenty of room to hop around and fly a little. Add a number of perches for hopping around but not so many that it restricts movement. Parakeets like swings and ladders and have fun playing with them. Parakeets mostly eat seeds so you can buy a commercial parakeet mix. Fresh fruit or vegetables make a great treat. Provide fresh, clean water at all times. Hang a cuttlebone in the cage as a calcium supplement and to keep your bird’s beak trimmed properly. Keep the cage out of direct sunlight and avoid drafts. The cage should be placed where your bird can see people but not in the main traffic areas where it gets loud and hectic, which could stress your bird. Contact your Villa Rica Area, GA veterinary clinic for more information.