QUESTIONS TO ASK A PARROT BREEDER

Parrot breeders are generally thoughtful and caring individuals, nothing is certain in this world and there are occasions when you will run into unscrupulous individuals who are out to make a fast buck. To avoid running into these types of breeders, ask for recommendations from a well-established pet shop to make sure you deal with a reputable breeder who has a good track record.

Online Parrot Breeder
An online parrot breeder is someone who sells and advertises their parrots for sale on the Internet. How can you find online parrot breeders? How will you know they are the reputable ones? Just use the search engines on “parrot breeders” or “town or city of your choice.” Just sift through the list and find one who is more appropriate for you.

Before buying parrots from an online breeder, see to it that you give them a phone call, talk to them in person or check out the available parrots before you decide to make a purchase.

Offline Parrot Breeders
Offline parrot breeders are the breeders that don’t advertise online so you won’t be able to find them by running a search on the internet. The best way to find one of these breeders is to contact the local national wildlife center and ask them if they know of any parrots breeders in the area. Purchasing parrots from offline parrot breeders are cheaper compared to commercial breeders.

If you are intending to buying rare or hard-to-find parrots, offline parrot breeders may be what you are looking for. Besides, buying your parrots from offline parrot breeders in your town or city is an advantage for you as you can easily go to them for advice especially for proper feeding and care of your parrots.

Right questions to ask from Parrot Breeders
This is a long term decision. So, as a Parrot buyer you should give serious thought in finding the right parrot for you. There are several questions you can ask a Parrot breeder before purchasing you parrot to avoid stressful situations that could come with the adoption of your Parrot.

1. Gender of parrots. Parrot buyers find it difficult to determine the gender of parrots just by looking at their appearance but parrot breeders can easily determine it. Ask the breeders if the parrot’s sex has already been determined through a test and if it has, you can also ask if the parrot has been tested for diseases. Usually, a breeder has this test done at the same time to save time and unnecessary expenses. What sex is my Parrot? What difference in behaviour will this mean to me?

2. Health of the parent parrots. What is the health of this Parrot? If a baby parrot’s parents are healthy, then chances are good this Parrot will be too. Ask what kind of food the Parrot is used to and whether they have been hand-fed or brought up by the parents. Although it’s easier to train hand-fed parrots, letting them socialize holds more importance in the long run.

3. What sort of personality does this Parrot have and what are the characteristics to be aware of with this breed of Parrot. Beware aware of your own personality, the personality of your family including children and finding a match that works for you, your family and your Parrot. Will this Parrot be bonding with just you or a whole family? Some species tend to only bond with one person. They could be quite possessive of your relationship.

4. Parrot Cage. What is the best kind of cage for this type of Parrot? What sort of things should you put in the cage? How much time should my Parrot be let out each day?

5. Training your Parrot. What is a good training program? What sort of expectations can I have for my Parrot? What sort of toys and activities should I consider for my Parrot? Remember, Parrots are highly intelligent and can get bored and depressed just like any person.