Not all Parrot breeders are alike. Some people stumble upon the idea of parrot breeding simply by accident and don't put much consideration into the long term needs of the baby birds. However, in reality, there is a lot you need to know about parrot breeders and it is a responsibility pet owners should not take lightly.
What Qualities Do Good Parrot Breeders Have?
Parrot breeders who wean the birds onto a good variety of pellets are good breeders. Weaning should take place between 3 and 3 1/2 months of age. They should also keep the birds in good health and trim their flight wings. Some include a hatch certificate for authenticity. Individual care and attention to the birds, including hand feeding them and socializing the birds is also a good sign of a high quality breeder.
The Importance of Hand Feeding Baby Parrots
Hand feeding a baby parrot as you wean them is an important step in raising parrot . Hand feeding the birds gives them a better sense of confidence. The birds need to be able to trust people and bond with them easily. Parrot breeders who skip this step in the weaning process are doing a great disservice to the birds.
The Long Term Effects of Parrot Breeder's Actions
Parrots need love, affection, proper feeding, bathing, nurturing and socialization. A parrot that does not get these things as a baby bird will exhibit signs of misbehavior and poor socialization later in life. Parrot breeders have a big responsibility because their actions (or lack of) do have a lasting effect of the life of the bird. A parrot that does not like to socialize with people may have trouble finding a place to call home. Pet owners have a certain expectation about owning a parrot . Many people invest in parrot because they are said to be friendly, talkative birds. They are also known to like to cuddle and to form a long term bond with their owner. A poorly socialized bird or one that hasn't received the right kind of care from the very beginning may act out and not behave as the cuddly, talkative, friendly bird we would expect. This can cause a long term problem for the bird and he could have trouble finding an owner to tolerate the behavioral problems, all of which could be avoided if the parrot breeders do some research and learn how to properly handle and train a baby bird.
