Is Raising Parrots Profitable? A Detailed Breakdown of 2019 Costs and Returns
There are many farming projects, and the reason they have become such a big entrepreneurial trend these past two years is that many friends invested wisely and achieved good results. Parrots are small animals that many friends love. On TV we often see that many families have a small parrot, and when the owner teases them they mimic speech, which is very cute. So is raising parrots profitable in 2019? What are the prospects for farming? Let me tell you in detail!
I. Is Raising Parrots Profitable in 2019?
When raising parrots now, the most critical thing is to decide on the breed to raise. Parrots come in small, medium and large sizes, and are also divided into domestic and foreign breeds. Only by raising them according to your needs can you achieve certain returns in a short time. The first step in farming is to figure out how to choose your breed, and not to rush for quick success. Although large parrots sell for a high price, the risk is great. Although small parrots carry less risk, their selling price is relatively low.
There are many kinds of parrots on the market now. The most common parrot we see is called the budgerigar, usually sold in flower and bird markets, and it is the same kind you see on TV and in zoos. Many people buy parrots for fun, especially elderly friends who live alone. The price of parrots, like other animals, ranges from cheap to expensive. Cheap ones cost a few hundred yuan, while expensive ones can cost over ten thousand yuan. This is mainly determined by the breed you buy; imported foreign breeds and high-quality domestic parrots are naturally more expensive, so raising parrots at present is still very profitable.
II. The Costs and Returns of Raising Parrots
To calculate the costs and returns of raising parrots, we can use the common budgerigar as a case study. The price of budgerigars is relatively affordable; generally, after being raised to adulthood they sell for around 500 yuan, and if sold as juveniles the price is somewhat lower. The cost of raising parrots is not high: 50-80 yuan will buy a fairly good budgerigar, and after adding labor costs and site fees, the profit that can be obtained later is about 300 yuan. If your sales channels are good, the price will naturally be higher. I suggest visiting flower and bird markets more often, and also communicating more with senior activity centers in each area.
III. Farming Risks
No matter what kind of farming it is, risk and return certainly go hand in hand. Parrot farming is no exception, and many beginners even feel overwhelmed. Raising parrots requires you to apply for certain permits from local animal protection and other departments; raising them privately is illegal, and you must remember not to do it. The biggest risk in parrot farming lies in inadequate technical skills, so you must find experienced friends to learn the relevant techniques and then put them into practice yourself.
That is all Tuliu Network has to summarize about parrot farming today. Overall, raising parrots still has great prospects, but it requires everyone to treat it patiently. Market sales also have to proceed step by step, and developing more customers is key!