by: Linda I'm glad you have written in BEFORE getting a bird because there is much you need to know and learn. First, find a good book about the Budgies on this site or at some other pet shop so you can begin to understand the responsibility of taking care of a bird. read more
You can get a parakeet from a pet store like Pet Supermarket , but you can also get them from parakeet breeders . It may be easier to get a parakeet at a pet store, but sometimes a breeder's parakeet are in better shape (they can be in healthier condition). read more