parakeets are a wonderful pet great for a first time bird owner. The parakeet will only cost about $20, but a proper cage can run over 25-$100. Even though its a small bird it needs room to stretch...
I got my parakeet for 8 dollars at a place called "A Bird Shop". They had all sorts of kinds. I also got a medium sized cage there for around 12 dollars and it came with accesories. So with a cage 20...