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Hopefully this information will guide you and help with the purchase of your new parrot or parrots. Do your research thoroughly! Use many resources such as books, bird magazines, bird forums, internet, avian veterinarians, breeders and so on. It is of the utmost importance to ask many questions. Here you will find questions to ask the Avian Breeder, Seller, and even questions to ask yourself before you purchase your parrot.

Parrots are very attractive and rewarding animals. Firstly you must choose a parrot that is suited to your needs and requirements. Price is another matter that should be taken into account. You must decide roughly how much money you are willing to spend. It is also important for the purchaser to understand that a price that sounds too good to be true, probably is! "Make sure you know what you are buying." You will need to consider whether you want to buy a single parrot for a pet or you may want to purchase one or more for keeping in outdoor cages or aviary’s. This could turn into a beautiful collection pairing them in such a way possible to breed stunning parrots and their mutations. Keep in mind such things as size of parrot, time management, housing and dietary requirements.

Main places to purchase your parrot:

1.        Breeders:
Many breeders are bird-loving, caring people who breed parrots passionately. However, some breeders just breed birds for financial gain. So when buying a parrot from a breeder you should talk to different breeders. Make sure you deal with a reputable breeder who has a good track record. Again, I can not stress enough...."ASK MANY QUESTIONS......"

2.       Pet Stores:
Most pet stores in my opinion are generally not the best place to purchase your new parrot. As a rule, staff members and store owners of pet shops are generally not breeders and therefore have very little if any, information relating to their birds.

3.       Rescue Groups:
Rescue groups adopt all kinds of birds, which have often been injured or left by their owners. These groups take great care of the birds and adopt them out to people after making sure that bird is healthy and ready to move on into a new environment. Adopting a bird from a rescue group is a good thing. Make sure you are prepared to take care of it and its needs.

       IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK:

         Age of bird?

       Bloodlines of birds and parents?

       Good health…feather and size?      

        Sex of bird….DNA certificate supplied? 

       Pictures?       

       Close rung? {I.D band on leg}      

       Diet?      

       Do you freight?      

       References?      

       Any guarantee?       

When looking to purchase your parrot, if purchasing from a breeder, be prepared for the breeder to ask for your full name, a contact number and the area you are from. A breeder can be a very valuable asset to your purchase and future inquiries on your parrots; however a breeder has no interest in wasting their time or yours.

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