The following are some simple guidelines that are going to make it a whole lot easier for you to go about choosing your pet parrot. Basically you just need to take the time to ask the breeder the right questions. A good breeder is going to want to make sure that you are a careful owner so the breeder is going to be really happy that you are taking the time to ask these questions.
When were these birds hatched? You want a baby bird who is old enough to leave the nest. If he's not old enough a good breeder will tell you this. He'll also tell you when you can return to adopt your friend.
Closed aviaries help in the prevention of diseases so you should ask whether your breeder kept your parrot in one. There is nothing worse than paying a lot of money for a sick parrot and bringing it home to die.
Ask whether the bird has been tested for any diseases, and if it has ask to see the documentation from the lab at which the tests were undertaken. It is common for disease checks to be undertaken at the same time as sexing, so if your parrot has been sexed then it is quite likely that this disease check has been undertaken and a certificate will be available.
Has the parrot's sex been determined? The sex matters little when it comes to the quality of your companion pet. Both a male and a female make wonderful companions. But, to many individuals the sex of the bird really does matter. This is especially true if you're taking the bird home to be with other parrots.
Make sure that you ask what your parrot has been eating and continue this diet once you bring it home. It is very important that you don't cause a baby parrot undue stress by bringing it home and making sudden changes in its diet.
Can I view the baby's parents? You'll probably discover that, indeed, the baby's parents are on the premises and you can view them. But the odds are very unlikely you'll be able to hold them. Many breeding parrots are not raised as pets and the parents of this bird may not be tame. In the parents, if they look generally healthy, then they probably are. And healthy parents most often produce health babies.
Finally, you should ask whether the baby has been hand fed or parent raised. Even if the bird has not been hand fed, don't worry as long as it has been socialized. - 30447
When were these birds hatched? You want a baby bird who is old enough to leave the nest. If he's not old enough a good breeder will tell you this. He'll also tell you when you can return to adopt your friend.
Closed aviaries help in the prevention of diseases so you should ask whether your breeder kept your parrot in one. There is nothing worse than paying a lot of money for a sick parrot and bringing it home to die.
Ask whether the bird has been tested for any diseases, and if it has ask to see the documentation from the lab at which the tests were undertaken. It is common for disease checks to be undertaken at the same time as sexing, so if your parrot has been sexed then it is quite likely that this disease check has been undertaken and a certificate will be available.
Has the parrot's sex been determined? The sex matters little when it comes to the quality of your companion pet. Both a male and a female make wonderful companions. But, to many individuals the sex of the bird really does matter. This is especially true if you're taking the bird home to be with other parrots.
Make sure that you ask what your parrot has been eating and continue this diet once you bring it home. It is very important that you don't cause a baby parrot undue stress by bringing it home and making sudden changes in its diet.
Can I view the baby's parents? You'll probably discover that, indeed, the baby's parents are on the premises and you can view them. But the odds are very unlikely you'll be able to hold them. Many breeding parrots are not raised as pets and the parents of this bird may not be tame. In the parents, if they look generally healthy, then they probably are. And healthy parents most often produce health babies.
Finally, you should ask whether the baby has been hand fed or parent raised. Even if the bird has not been hand fed, don't worry as long as it has been socialized. - 30447
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