| 10 Tips for Buying a Parrot | | | | |
| | | | - When you select a breeder from which you |
| | | | want to buy aparrot make sure that the |
| | | | supplier offers a money back orexchange |
| Parrots are one of the most attractive and | | | | facility on your bird for a reasonable period |
| rewarding animalsin the world. Though parrots | | | | afterpurchase. This is because if the birds |
| are very intelligent theirrequirements and | | | | you choose do notturn out to be suitable for |
| demands are quite different from othertypes | | | | your requirements or theydevelop any signs of |
| of pets. They need the care and attention of | | | | disease, just after short period ofyour |
| theirowners far more than other household | | | | purchase, then you will be able to exchange |
| animals. Most of theparrot breeds are both | | | | them. |
| noisy and destructive; and the largerbreeds | | | | |
| live for a much longer time than the smaller | | | | If you are buying an adult parrot then check |
| ones. | | | | carefully thatthe bird looks healthy and |
| | | | appears to be bright and alert. |
| Therefore it is necessary for you to think | | | | |
| carefully aboutthe following issues before | | | | If you want to buy a baby then before buying |
| buying them. | | | | check that thebaby you have selected has |
| | | | bright eyes and healthy skinwhich should be |
| - The foremost thing to consider is whether | | | | free from clinging hand feeding formulae. |
| you want to buya single parrot for your | | | | |
| entertainment and pleasure. If soyou might | | | | Check that the birds have been kept in a |
| want to purchase a small group of parrots | | | | clean place. |
| forkeeping in indoor cages. They will make a | | | | |
| beautifulcollection and can also breed. | | | | After you have completed your research and |
| | | | decided whichparrot you want to purchase, the |
| - The price of your parrot is another matter | | | | next thing you must decideis where to buy |
| of concernthat must be taken in to account. | | | | your bird. Here are some of the options |
| You must decide on roughlyhow much money you | | | | atyour disposal: |
| are willing to spend - not only on thebird | | | | |
| but also on its food, housing, training, and | | | | - Breeders: Many of the breeders are |
| care. | | | | bird-loving, caringpersons who breed parrots |
| | | | out of love. However, somebreeders just breed |
| These things can sometimes cost a great deal. | | | | birds for the sake of earning money. |
| Sometimes,people spend a significant amount | | | | |
| on buying a parrot butthen at a later stage, | | | | They do not have complete knowledge of |
| hesitate to spend money on its care. | | | | breeding and rearingyoung parrots. So before |
| | | | buying a parrot from a breeder youshould talk |
| Parrots are not cheap pets, and in recent | | | | to different breeders; look at the cage, |
| years, theirprices have increased hugely. | | | | livingarea, and other facilities they are |
| | | | providing for theirbirds. |
| - The next thing to take into account before | | | | |
| buying aparrot is the environment where you | | | | - Pet Stores: Most of the pet stores are |
| are planning to keep it. | | | | generally not agood place for buying a bird. |
| | | | Usually the staff members andstoreowner of a |
| You must decide which type of parrot you want | | | | pet store are not breeders and they do |
| to keep andwhether it can survive and adapt | | | | nothave up to date information about all |
| to your environment andlifestyle. Whether big | | | | their birds. Theinformation provided by them |
| or small, all types of parrotsrequire | | | | for the customers is usuallynot accurate. |
| sufficient space for exercise and play. | | | | They only know one thing well - and that |
| Therefore,you will need to keep them in a | | | | ishow to sell their animals. |
| cage that is big enough forthem to spread | | | | |
| their wings and move a little bit. | | | | - Bird Specialty Stores;- These can be a |
| | | | good option tobuy a bird. They are generally |
| - You also need to think about your neighbors | | | | pet stores that dealparticularly in birds |
| - becausesome of the big parrots like | | | | only and have good a knowledge ofthem. Since |
| cockatoos and Amazons make alot of noise that | | | | their livelihood depends upon their bird |
| can cause significant disturbance. | | | | qualitythey usually sell good birds. Often |
| Theirtwice-daily periods of vocalization at | | | | the birds available hereare bred on site, as |
| sunrise and sunsetare appreciated by those | | | | most of the owners of the pet sores |
| who love birds but can be quitedisturbing for | | | | arethemselves good breeders. |
| those who do not like birds or loud noises. | | | | |
| | | | - Rescue Groups: Rescue groups adopt the |
| - Since parrots require a lot of both mental | | | | birds, which haveoften been discarded or left |
| and physicalstimulation you will have to make | | | | by their owners. These groupstake good care |
| sure that can you haveenough time for taking | | | | of the birds and adopt them out to |
| good care of your parrot. If you areplanning | | | | peopleafter making sure that bird is healthy |
| to keep more than one parrot then you will | | | | and ready to adoptthe new environment. While |
| have toallot sufficient time to take care of | | | | adopting a bird for a rescuegroup don't think |
| each member of thegroup. Also, you will need | | | | that you are buying a scratch but think ofit |
| to find a reliable person who cantake good | | | | as the reward of offering a home to someone |
| care of your pets when you are not in town or | | | | who needsyour help. |
| youwant to go on a vacation. | | | | |