My very limited experience in purchasing Cockatiels has indicated that the rarer breeds are more expensive. And I've also heard that buying them from a breeder, rather than a pet store, is less expensive. Roger, without all the paraphenalia, was $99. My ex husband has a friend who raises them (handfeeding, etc) and he is arranging to get a baby for one of Helen's friends and he is giving the baby to her, no charge. I will probably look to a breeder if I ever get another one. Milly was a "rescue" of sorts and I got her, along with all of her "stuff" (cage, toys, etc) for $150.

Logan