How long do Alexandrine Parakeets live?
Alexandrines commonly live 25-30 years in captivity with good care.
What do Alexandrine Parakeets eat?
Feed roughly 60-70% pellets with vegetables, a little fruit, and a modest amount of seed and nuts as treats. Avoid avocado, chocolate, caffeine, and alcohol. Limit fatty seeds to prevent obesity.
Alexandrine Parakeet cage and daily life
Because of the long tail, use a large cage at least 36 x 30 x 48 inches (90 x 75 x 120 cm) with sturdy 3/4-1 inch welded bars, plus 2-3 hours out of the cage. Provide hardwood chew toys; they destroy soft cages. Keep away from kitchens (Teflon/PTFE fumes are fatal) and cover for 10-12 hours of sleep.
Common mistakes with Alexandrine Parakeets
Common errors are a cage too small or too weak for the beak (escape and injury), seed-heavy diets causing fatty liver, and nonstick-fume or toxic-food exposure. Underestimating the noise and 25-30 year commitment drives rehoming.
Beginner mistakes to avoid
- Using a cage too small or too weak for the powerful beak, causing escapes or injury.
- Feeding a seed-heavy diet leading to obesity and fatty liver disease.
- Exposing the cage to Teflon/PTFE fumes or toxic foods such as avocado and chocolate.
- Underestimating the noise level and 25-30 year commitment, leading to rehoming.