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