Deciding where to purchase your new parrot is one of the most important decisions you will make.
While pet stores and rescue sites will sometimes have birds or specialize in birds, these two or just options in where to buy parrots.
Parrot Breeders need to have a good reputation that is verifiable.
This is the best choice, as it will give you a quality bird without problems.
Pet stores and rescue sites that have purchased birds often cannot give a history of a particular bird.
This can result in a bird that may possibly have been abused and may have behavioral problems.
A good breeder will be able to tell you the history of each bird and will have taken care of them as if they were their children.
Breeders will tell you how a particular bird eats, likes and dislikes and the best time of day to feed the bird.
They will not sell baby parrots that have not been weaned from the mother.
Baby parrots need to be eating soft pellets and seeds along with fresh produce.
A baby parrot will become sick and possibly die if not weaned from the mother first.
Make sure the breeder you choose has allowed the baby birds to learn to fly before the wings are clipped.
Some owners prefer the wings be clipped to deter the bird from flying about the room.
But the ultimate interest is in the well being of the bird so make sure baby birds can fly, maneuver and land before purchasing a particular bird.
Parrots are very social birds, so the better breeders will maintain as normal an existence in the aviary as possible so the parrots can have a natural setting in order to be healthier and have a happy disposition.
It's important to note that some rescue birds have been abused or not taken care of properly and will resort to biting, screeching, pulling their feathers out among other things.
Breeders should not send parrots long distance.
This is traumatic to the bird and you may not get the bird you thought you were getting.
Visit the premises to view the cleanliness of the aviaries, the particular type of parrot you are looking for and the background of the company is essential.
This is just the first responsible act that will be needed in order to love and care for parrots.
Parrot breeders will be more than happy to take you on a tour, view all the birds and the parents, which will be on premises.
In the case of rescue sites and pet stores, there are many birds that would love a happy, stable home.
But keep in mind, sometimes these birds have moved around quite a bit or have outlived their owners since they can live up to 60 years.
This will sometimes present a challenge to the owner.