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Buy Your Parrot
What Age of Parrot to Buy?
Where to Buy Your Parrot?
And many other questions that you need to consider and find answers
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You have a wide range of options when you buy your parrot.
What Age?
You might want;
- a very young, recently weaned bird,
- a fledgling that has started to fly or even
- a pre-owned bird whose first owner may have died or just decided to get rid of their
pet and the attached financial and time commitment.
Do not believe the old myth that “only young birds that are fully dependent on you will grow
to be good companions”.
The very young birds actually are much more demanding in those first few months in your
home, because they are not socialised or confident about their own abilities. This can create
stress for you both that may leave indelible marks on your life-long relationship.
Birds that are old enough to have some ability to help themselves, and even birds that have
had a long relationship with another human, and then been parted from them with all the
trauma that involves, have a good chance to become the bird friend that you dreamed of
when you decided to get one.
The very young bird will require the most attention to an extent that I think is beyond most
of us, especially if we don’t have previous experience of parrot ownership.
The adopted bird is likely to require more attention for a while than the young one that is
learning to fly but many of them will reward your efforts and the second chance that you give
them with a close, warm bonding.
You might get your parrot from
- A registered breeder.
- A hobbyist breeder
- A market or bird show
- A pet shop.
- A classified advertisement
- A bird refuge
Buying from a registered breeder: You will probably pay a higher price for your parrot from a
registered breeder than from most of the other options that I’ve listed.
But, you will probably get to se the conditions under which your bird began its life. This
should give you some confidence in the soundness of the bird.
You will also be able to get reliable information, even months after the sale has been
finalized and even informed help with the selection of the particular bird that might best suit
you and your family situation.
Many responsible breeders will also require you to wash your hands before approaching
their birds and even refuse to sell you the bird that you want!
Their first concern is for the welfare of their birds. If they decide it is not in the bird’s best
interest or that they think you may find that the commitment required for looking after and
living with that particular type of parrot too hard then they will be prepared to tell you,
“Sorry, but no”.
Buying from a hobbyist breeder: These are a mixed bag, just like the birds that they offer.
Many are “just interested in the money” and their birds are their stock in which they have as
little interest as if they were pairs of shoes. The only question that this type of breeder is
likely to ask you is, “Did you bring the cash?”
But, there are also many amateur breeders who genuinely care for their birds. These people
may not have the time, business skills or finances to make the step up to being a registered
breeder.
But, they may have a deep knowledge of parrots, a genuine concern for their birds’ welfare
and making sure that you get a bird with which you have every chance of forming a long-
term happy relationship as the best of the professional breeders.
Like their professional counterparts, they can also provide reliable advice on raising your bird
and even tips about the most knowledgeable and caring bird-savvy veterinarians and
suppliers.
Buying from a market or bird show: This can be a much less satisfactory option than the
others. The young birds are in a strange environment and probably not displaying the
qualities or event the inadequacies that they would if they were in more familiar
surroundings.
Also, you do not have as good an opportunity to judge how well the breeder looks after their
birds or even discuss your requirements and any questions you have in the bustle of the
busy market or show like you would on their own premises.
Buying from a pet shop: The staff of most pet shops that I have seen in recent years have a
deep interest in working with animals and a genuine desire to set up successful matches
between the young creatures that they sell and the clients that buy them.
But, beware of the rare exceptions that only are in it for the money.
With most stores, you will get good advice and some help with the selection of an
appropriate new best friend.
But, their advice is likely to be skewed to some degree according to what types of pets they
are in a position to supply and the ever-present requirement to meet their overheads and
make a profit.
So, they may not feel they need to tell you the whole range of options that you have to get a
pet and their advice about the accessories, supplements and food will be mostly focused on
those brands and preparations that they stock, just like any other store.
Buying from a classified advertisement: You can find yourself dealing with people that
operate in any of the ways that I list here when you reply to an advertisement.
You may also encounter someone that is trying to sell stolen parrots! They might even offer
to bring the bird to your home.
But it’s a good idea, whenever possible, to take the opportunity to se the environment that
your potential pet was raised in and be able to compare the different parrots ain the same
location.
Buying from a bird refuge: This can be a highly emotional experience though not as
potentially distressing as visiting a dog or cat home where you know you might be each dog’
s last chance to survive beyond the next day.
The bird refuges are funded by the deceased owners of most of the birds that are in their
care.
The staff are, like those in the other refuges, more dedicated to looking after the animals in
their care than most people that work in pet shops.
They are usually very willing to give you all possible information to try to ensure that you will
form a great relationship with whichever bird you take away with you.
And they are not constrained by any pressure to recommend a particular animal or to try to
make everyone that enquires buy something from them.
Their close association with all of the birds and, quite often, knowledge of its history, can be
helpful in guiding you to a bird that will be very suitable for your needs and situation.
The final decision is entirely your responsibility. You cannot blame the person or organization
that you got the bird from any more than you could blame the bird.
Here are some suggestions to help you find a healthy and happy companion parrot:
The ideal parrot will have bright eyes with no foreign matter on or around them.
In normal daylight, the iris (circle in the center of the eye) might enlarge and then become
smaller from time to time. This is quit normal and some varieties do it more frequently than
others.
The also should be no foreign matter in, on or around the nostrils or the beak.
A encrusted beak may be a sign of disease or mite infection – problems that you never want
to introduce to your home, especially if you have other parrots.
The bird’s feet should not show any foreign matter and look comfortable while gripping the
perch. The bird should have an upright stance and be confident enough to stare back at you
while your look it over.
A bird that seems fearful may be ill but there is also a chance that it is being bullied or just
unsure because it is in unfamiliar surroundings.
A healthy and well-adjusted bird might chattering constantly or quiet, but avoid contact with
any that are hunched up or shivering.
Its feather should be neatly arranged and there should not be any missing. Bald spots may
indicate
- Disease
- that the bird is pulling out its own feathers – a sign of depression that may become
serious
- or that it is housed with a more aggressive bird.
A bully will also often try to prevent other birds from sharing the best food and highest
perches.
Ask the seller all questions that you need to before agreeing to purchase any bird.
Some very important considerations are the bird’s age, whether it has been vaccinated and
has the bird had any social training (playing and handling) by them.
Also, be sure to get the seller’s contact details and ask them what is the best time to cal so
they know that you will call them if you have any problems and you can judge them according
to the manner in which they respond to that question.
You also need full details of the foods that your new bird has been eating. It is not a good
idea to abruptly change the type of food, especially for a young bird or one that is being
moved to a new home.
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DO you like what you have just read? The above is an extract from the ebook Your Pet Parrot.
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Thinking About a Parrot For a Pet?
Thinking About a Parrot For a Pet? Chances are pretty good that you have seen a parrot on
television and fell in love with these intelligent members of the avian family. You may even
have friends or family who own a parrot or two.
Regardless of your previous experience it’s important to make an intelligent and informed
decision about adopting one of these wonderful feathered friends.
If you have other pets and/or children, then you need to be doubly aware of just how
challenging an adoption like this can become.
The place to go for informed answers is not to the person you are buying from. There are
many reputable dealers out there but for every reputable one there are two frauds.
You need to prepare yourself BEFORE you get to the “buying” stage. What are some of the
questions you need to ask a potential seller? Here are just a few:
- How to use free research techniques to create customer focus
- How wild are these birds?
- Where did this bird come from?
- Beware of money-hungry breeders!
Why do you want to purchase a parrot? This is not a trick question. Everyone has different
needs and desires but when it comes to inviting an exotic creature such as a parrot into your
home you had best know your motive.
Other Parrot Points to Ponder
Who will care for your parrot? Do you know what is entailed in the everyday care and
feeding of a parrot? What else is there to think about? Let’s take a look:
- Is there an experienced bird veterinarian in your area?
- How much does the vet charge?
- Should you buy pet insurance?
- What kind of cage do you need?
- What about your other pets?
- What to feed your parrot.
Hmmm, it looks like there are many more questions than answers, doesn’t it? This is true.
So how do you go about preparing for the potential purchase of a parrot?
Just like any other journey, you need to find answers to all your questions. Buying a parrot
as a pet is an expensive proposition.
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Written by a long-term parrot owner, Maureen Pace shares her hands on experience in
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