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