Having a Parrot is not as easy as just teaching it to talk or feeding it. You also need to realize this will take time, money and patience too. It is a big responsibility.
Parrots can live as long as a human. With the right effort and care buying a baby parrot can be well worth it. Think hard about it though it is a big responsibility, weigh up the positives and negatives. If it is still yes then go to a parrot breeder to buy your baby parrot.
Although most breeders go out of their way to make sure you know everything you need to know about your new parrot, beware as there are some unscrupulous breeders out there. Parrot breeders that are only in the trade for money usually don’t raise their parrot babies with the same level of care and love as a good parrot breeder especially one who hand rears and feeds their baby parrots. Ask around and do some research to lessen the odds of dealing with unscrupulous parrot breeders.
When you buy your parrot there are several things to check out and verify first. Like the parrots age which can be verified on its leg band. Also, another really important thing to know is if your parrot was raised and fed by hand. A good indicator is if the parrot will take food from your hand.
A hand fed parrot will be very different to one that isn’t. It will be much more friendly, social, well adjusted and naturally feed from your hand. A hand fed parrot will fetch higher prices because of the extra care and attention taken in raising them. An unscrupulous breeder might try to make a claim a parrot was hand fed when it wasn’t to make more money.
Good breeders are poles apart from those who are not. They will answer your questions and show you how they raise and hand feed their parrots. They will usually show you their aviaries too. The affection they have for their baby parrots will be self evident.
Having a parrot will change your life. Exotic, beautiful, magnificent, intelligent, colorful. A parrot requires care and attention so it is a good idea to really know about parrot care as neglecting this leave you with a problem parrot.
When you first get your parrot you need to make sure that you are fully equipped with the knowledge to take them in as a member of your family and train them. This can be easier said than done.
Getting your parrot home from the parrot breeder is only the start. If you want a long happy life together you need to realize putting your parrot straight into the cage simply will not cut it. You also need to get to know your parrot so you can spot signs of stress, boredom, and irritation as this could lead to some bad behavior. So, you need to learn to handle your parrot correctly. Putting in the work up front will pay dividends for years to come.
You parrot needs your help to make sure it has a long healthy life through proper care, diet and exercise. Notice your parrot and its habits and behavior when it is happy and healthy. So, then you will notice any change, like lethargy, loss of appetite or even something more serious like diarrhea or discharges from the eyes or nose. In this case get your parrot to your avian vet immediately.
Looking after your parrot with quick detection and treatment will help them live longer. Paying attention is the key.