Raw Parrot Price in Pakistan (2026): Alexandrine (Pahari) Buying & Talking Guide

Last month, a bird enthusiast named Bilal from Satellite Town, Rawalpindi walked into Commercial Market looking to buy his dream pet: a Raw parrot (Alexandrine Parakeet), locally known as Pahari Tota.

A local dealer handed him a 40-day-old chick, promising it was a "super-tamed, guaranteed talking bird" for PKR 20,000. Excited, Bilal brought it home. But within 48 hours, the chick became lethargic, stopped begging for formula, and began shivering. Desperate, Bilal called me saying: "Yaar, shopkeeper said it was 100% healthy, but it won't even digest its A21 formula! Did I get scammed?"

Sadly, this happens every day across markets in Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi. People pay top money for Raw parrots without knowing how to spot a sick wild-caught chick vs a healthy captive-bred bird.

پاکستان میں را طوطا (پہاڑی) کی قیمت اور خریدنے کی رہنمائی

را طوطا (Alexandrine Parakeet) جسے پاکستان میں "پہاڑی طوطا" بھی کہا جاتا ہے، اپنی بہترین بولنے کی صلاحیت اور خوبصورت سرخ پروں کی وجہ سے بہت مقبول ہے۔ 2026 میں اس کی قیمت ہینڈ فیڈ چِک کے لیے 15 ہزار سے 22 ہزار روپے جبکہ بولنے والے بالغ طوطے کے لیے 40 ہزار سے 65 ہزار روپے تک ہے۔ خریداروں کو چاہیے کہ وہ بیمار یا جنگلی پکڑے گئے پرندوں سے ہوشیار رہیں۔

What Drives Raw Parrot Prices in Pakistan?

When buying a Pahari parrot in Lahore (Tollinton Market), Karachi (Empress Market), or Rawalpindi, prices vary significantly based on these key factors:

• Age & Hand-Taming: Un-tamed adult birds caught from the wild are cheaper but aggressive. Hand-fed chicks raised on formula (NutriBird A21) command higher prices because they bond effortlessly with human families.
• Talking Ability: A Raw parrot that already speaks 5 to 10 clear words (like "Mithoo", "Salam", "Papa") commands PKR 45,000 to PKR 65,000.
• Feather Quality & Size: Alexandrine parakeets are the largest of all parakeet species. A healthy bird has vibrant green plumage, a massive deep-red beak, and bold maroon shoulder patches.

How to Spot a Healthy Raw Parrot Chick (Avoid Getting Fooled)

Khareedtay waqt bilkul jaldi mat karein. Follow this checklist before handing over cash to any breeder or shopkeeper:

• Check the Crop (Pota): A healthy chick should digest its hand-feeding formula within 4 to 6 hours. If the crop feels hard, sour-smelling, or bloated, it has crop stasis (sour crop).
• Examine Vent & Droppings: The vent area around the tail must be completely clean and dry. Stained feathers indicate severe bacterial diarrhea.
• Check the Beak & Nostrils: Clear nostrils with no liquid discharge. A runny nose or clicking sound while breathing indicates upper respiratory infection.

Important Legal Requirement in Punjab

Achi tarah note kar lein: Raw parrots (Alexandrine Parakeets) are native protected species under the Punjab Wildlife Department. If you live in Lahore, Rawalpindi, or Faisalabad, you must obtain a simple Wildlife Possession Permit (costs less than PKR 1,000) to keep your Pahari parrot legally without risk of fines.

Need Advice on Your Parrot's Health or Diet?

Feeding Raw parrots only sunflower seeds causes fatal liver disease and feather plucking over time. If your bird is lethargic, losing feathers, or refusing food, consult an avian specialist. Use FrenchieFomo to book an appointment with PVMC-verified veterinary doctors in Lahore, Karachi, or Islamabad.