Read About Choosing an Adult or Young Bird

Choosing an adult or young bird is best done after you have educated yourself about birds. You want to be sure what type of bird will fit into your lifestyle. Here are some helpful hints. Buying a bird is a task that requires research. Do you want a small, medium, or large breed of bird? Would you prefer a singing type of bird? Do you want a talking type of bird? Keep in mind there are not any guarantees that a bird will talk. Usually it is the male who talks more often. If you want to be sure, get one that talks all ready. Also, Birds live up to 80 years in rare cases. Birds often out live their owner. Consider what happens to the bird if you die. You need to find the pro and cons of each type and decide the time and money you can commit to providing a home for a bird. To begin with, if you have picked out the breed of bird you want, you will want to decide on choosing an adult or young bird that is healthy. In choosing a baby bird, be very sure that you go to a reputable breeder. Ask your aviary vet or an experienced bird owner to help you choose, if necessary. If purchasing from a pet shop you still want to be certain they are reputable. Once at the place where you are buying a bird, you want to check the environment for cleanliness. Are the birds giving room to fly around the cage or aviary? Does it appear that there is daily care given to the birds? Are the employees knowledgeable about the birds? Do they interact with the birds kindly? Choosing an adult or young bird can be difficult as so many may appeal to you. After you have chosen your pet, there are some things to look for. Are the bird’s eyes clear? Does it socialize well? Are the feathers clean and not matted? Was the bird handfed? If you decide on an adult bird, what behaviors have been recognized? What good and bad habits does this bird have? What is the bird history? Was it neglected or abused? Know what you are dealing with before you buy and accept it may take a lot of your time and patience to provide a home for this bird. Be sure and get documentation about the bird’s health and inoculations if any. Get the information about the diet and supplements given the bird, so you can continue that. If you are convinced you found the right bird to bring home, be sure the cage is ready for a new tenant. Choosing an adult or young bird is a commitment for 10, 20 or 30 years or more, and should not be made impulsively.