Budgie Chicks for Sale in the UK
Budgerigars are the UK's most popular pet bird: cheerful, colourful, inexpensive to keep and capable of learning to talk.
Quick answer
How much do Budgie chicks cost in the UK?
Budgie chicks typically cost £15–£60 in the UK. Sellers must be verified before advertising on PetTrader, puppies and kittens cannot be sold under 8 weeks old, and Budgies live around 5–10 years. Always view the animal at the seller's home with its mother before paying.
- Typical price
- £15–£60
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- Size
- Small (18cm)
- Exercise
- Daily flight time outside the cage
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About the Budgie
Temperament
Cheerful, sociable, active
Size
Small (18cm)
Lifespan
5–10 years
Exercise needs
Daily flight time outside the cage
Grooming
Low — provide a bath dish
Best suited to
Families, first-time bird keepers, pairs
What to know before buying a Budgie in the UK
- •Keep at least two — budgies are flock birds
- •Wide cage matters more than a tall one
- •Cocks in particular can learn dozens of words
- •Always view the animal in person at the seller's home before paying a deposit.
Budgie buying questions
How much do budgies cost in the UK?+
Budgies usually cost £15–£60 each depending on colour and whether they are hand-tame or show-bred.
Should budgies be kept in pairs?+
Yes. Budgies are flock birds and become withdrawn when kept alone unless the owner can provide company for most of the day.
Can budgies talk?+
Many can. Males tend to be the better talkers, and birds handled daily from a young age learn fastest.
Where can I find budgies for sale near me?+
Use the listings on this page and filter by location to find budgies from breeders and private sellers in your area.