| What wonderful creatures parrots are, with their | | | | after vet bill just to keep him or her alive. This is |
| super friendly nature and their ability to talk, they | | | | one of the most important rules when choosing |
| really are the perfect pet. There are so many | | | | parrots so take it seriously. |
| different types of parrots to choose from, so it is | | | | Also ask the pet shop employee if you can check |
| important to know what you are looking for | | | | each parrots breastbone. If one has a sharp |
| before you decide to head down to the pet store | | | | breastbone, do not buy it. Look for the ones with |
| and pick one out. | | | | smooth breastbones. This is a golden rule for |
| The first thing you should look for when buying a | | | | buying a new parrot. |
| parrot is whether it has clear eyes or not. This is | | | | Another thing to look out for is how puffy the |
| very important because you do not want to have | | | | parrot is. If you notice one that can hardly move |
| to care for a blind parrot in ten years time. | | | | because its feathers are too puffy, stay away. |
| Parrots can pick up infections very easily so | | | | Instead try to find one that has smooth unruffled |
| make sure his or her eyes are clean and clear. | | | | feathers. These are usually the parrots that are |
| This is very important! | | | | more active as well! Also check to see how many |
| Another thing to check for is the parrots level of | | | | feathers each parrot is shedding. You do not want |
| activeness. If you notice that a parrot is sleeping | | | | to get a parrot that is constantly shedding its |
| every time a person walks past the cage, thats a | | | | features all the time. Most parrots shed feathers |
| sure-fire signal to say that that parrot is not a | | | | but some more than others so choose wisely. |
| good choice for a pet. Look for the ones that are | | | | If you follow these golden rules when buying |
| making noise regularly and that are constantly | | | | parrots from the local pet store, then you are |
| awake to peoples gestures. | | | | more than likely to enjoy many years of great |
| Look for parrots with clean nostrils. This is very | | | | happiness and success being the owner of a |
| important as you do not want to buy a parrot | | | | beautiful, healthy and charming pet parrot. |
| with breathing problems and have to pay vet bill | | | | |