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