Where do you find a parrot breeder and what are your choices? You have a number of choices, you could start with a friend, a parrot breeder, rescue groups, a dealer through an advertisement in a bird magazine, or even a pet shop.
So where would you go? If you are lucky enough to know individuals who keep parrots, then you may feel comfortable enough asking if they have a parrot they would sell to you.
They might have several and may be willing to sell you one of their own birds.
This is actually a fantastic way to adopt, not only for you, but also for the bird too.
Or maybe they could recommend the breeder they got their parrot or parrots from.
You will have a good idea on how the bird has been raised.
You probably even fed and held him already.
You will know what he has been eating and how he has been housed.
Building a long-lasting friendship with this person will ensure you will always have a veteran parrot parent who can provide you with any advice as you enter into your own role as a parrot parent.
This would be a great way to adopt a parrot.
It is also a great situation for the parrot the overall stress level of the bird is reduced when he is adopted by an individual who keeps his routine as similar to what he has been accustomed to.
He will be grateful for you not changing his diet drastically or adjusting any of his well-established habits too radically.
Overall, the stress levels for both of you will be reduced.
Adopting a bird who you have already met and whose background and habits you know will increase the odds that you will have a successful adoption process.
If you adopt from a parrot breeder who has bred birds solely for becoming a pet, you will be pleased with the easiness of how you can hand feed him.
Your parrot has been interacting since nearly birth with humans so you can also be confident that your new member of the family will be tame and come to trust you and others in your family in a relatively short amount of time.
A reputable parrot breeder would not sell you a parrot that hasn't been properly weaned and eating a mixed pellet diet, and that they were fully fledged before trimming their wings.
Of course no matter where you purchase your parrot they should fully guarantee the parrots health.
Most parrot breeders will have already started the training process with the bird which is a good thing by training a parrot at a young age; he is far more likely to learn how to talk.
Social skills are very important so he is actually more likely to keep learning throughout his entire life.
When adopting a parrot from rescue groups or pet stores you might not be able to get all the information on the parrots up-bringing that might be vital to the parrots' health that would help you make the right decision.
When you purchase a parrot from Rescue groups they are re-homed by their owners or offered for adoption from a parrot shelter and often make excellent pets after they adjust to a new home.
Some of these however, may have been neglected or abused in the past, and may do best with a knowledgeable parrot owner.
By adopting one of these birds, you are not only getting an affectionate (and very appreciative) companion, but you are making a significant difference in the life of a displaced bird.
Not every rescue parrot was bought by an irresponsible individual.
Considering the long lifespan of these species, many birds simply outlive their owners.
With a little research on your part either by talking to a breeder or your local pet store you may be able to find a parrot who is in need of a home.
If you respond to advertisements in a bird and parrot magazines just make sure before you actually adopt a pet parrot through this method, to research everything you possibly can about the breeder or previous owner of the parrot.
Just remember if you buy a parrot, whether from a friend, a breeder or from a pet shop, you are making a lifetime commitment.
If you are ready to make that kind of promise to a feathered friend, then you are ready to choose your perfect parrot.
So where would you go? If you are lucky enough to know individuals who keep parrots, then you may feel comfortable enough asking if they have a parrot they would sell to you.
They might have several and may be willing to sell you one of their own birds.
This is actually a fantastic way to adopt, not only for you, but also for the bird too.
Or maybe they could recommend the breeder they got their parrot or parrots from.
You will have a good idea on how the bird has been raised.
You probably even fed and held him already.
You will know what he has been eating and how he has been housed.
Building a long-lasting friendship with this person will ensure you will always have a veteran parrot parent who can provide you with any advice as you enter into your own role as a parrot parent.
This would be a great way to adopt a parrot.
It is also a great situation for the parrot the overall stress level of the bird is reduced when he is adopted by an individual who keeps his routine as similar to what he has been accustomed to.
He will be grateful for you not changing his diet drastically or adjusting any of his well-established habits too radically.
Overall, the stress levels for both of you will be reduced.
Adopting a bird who you have already met and whose background and habits you know will increase the odds that you will have a successful adoption process.
If you adopt from a parrot breeder who has bred birds solely for becoming a pet, you will be pleased with the easiness of how you can hand feed him.
Your parrot has been interacting since nearly birth with humans so you can also be confident that your new member of the family will be tame and come to trust you and others in your family in a relatively short amount of time.
A reputable parrot breeder would not sell you a parrot that hasn't been properly weaned and eating a mixed pellet diet, and that they were fully fledged before trimming their wings.
Of course no matter where you purchase your parrot they should fully guarantee the parrots health.
Most parrot breeders will have already started the training process with the bird which is a good thing by training a parrot at a young age; he is far more likely to learn how to talk.
Social skills are very important so he is actually more likely to keep learning throughout his entire life.
When adopting a parrot from rescue groups or pet stores you might not be able to get all the information on the parrots up-bringing that might be vital to the parrots' health that would help you make the right decision.
When you purchase a parrot from Rescue groups they are re-homed by their owners or offered for adoption from a parrot shelter and often make excellent pets after they adjust to a new home.
Some of these however, may have been neglected or abused in the past, and may do best with a knowledgeable parrot owner.
By adopting one of these birds, you are not only getting an affectionate (and very appreciative) companion, but you are making a significant difference in the life of a displaced bird.
Not every rescue parrot was bought by an irresponsible individual.
Considering the long lifespan of these species, many birds simply outlive their owners.
With a little research on your part either by talking to a breeder or your local pet store you may be able to find a parrot who is in need of a home.
If you respond to advertisements in a bird and parrot magazines just make sure before you actually adopt a pet parrot through this method, to research everything you possibly can about the breeder or previous owner of the parrot.
Just remember if you buy a parrot, whether from a friend, a breeder or from a pet shop, you are making a lifetime commitment.
If you are ready to make that kind of promise to a feathered friend, then you are ready to choose your perfect parrot.
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