Getting a bird from a bird breeder is often the smartest way to get the best bird out there. Here's what you need to know about breeder birds for sale.
Why go to a bird breeder?
Getting a bird at a pet store is OK, but bird breeders have specific knowledge about the bird that you want to purchase. Breeder birds for sale are usually healthier and better raised. Breeders make sure that the birds are not sold when they're too young and more susceptible to disease. They also check the birds for disease and can give better advice as to how to keep your bird healthy and happy.
Trust your judgment
Just because you're looking for breeder birds for sale rather than pet store raised birds doesn't mean that you're going to get what you bargained for. First of all, if you're going to a breeder that you've never met, you really should go out to the breeder's business and take a look around. You should be leery if the breeder doesn't want you to come out. This could mean that the breeder has something to hide. If the breeder does invite you out, make sure to take a close look around. Is the place clean? Do the birds look well cared for? Does the staff know what they're doing? Does the breeder look like he or she actually cares about the birds? If the answer is no, you might want to keep looking.
Where do I find breeder birds for sale?
You can find breeder birds for sale on the Internet, in the phone book or by word of mouth. Word of mouth is the best because the person you're going through has a proven reputation. When you use the phone book and the Internet, you're going to have to figure out for yourself if the breeder is reputable.
Make some decisions
When you're ready to get your bird from the breeder birds for sale, you need to make some decisions. Some breeders will not sell older birds, but if they do, you need to decide if you want to deal with an older animal. Older birds tend to be mellower, but they're also old, which means they're set in their ways and probably won't live as long as a younger birds.
If you decide to get a younger bird when you're searching for breeder birds for sale, decide if you want to have a clipped bird or a bird that is not clipped. You also need to decide if you want to feed the bird by hand or if you prefer that the person with the breeder birds for sale does the clipping and the weaning before you take the bird home.
