Among exotic bird lovers, there are many who prefer to keep macaw parrots at home. Of great interest is how to choose this beautiful bird correctly, because sellers often deceive buyers and the parrot is sick or too noisy.
Where is the best place to buy a parrot
To get yourself a healthy parrot, the first step is to know where to get it. There are 3 options: buy at the market, at a pet store or at home from a poultry farmer.
The market is a good place to buy poultry, but it has its drawbacks. Firstly, the parrot is in a cage, in a tense atmosphere, which directly affects his psyche and behavior. In addition, it is very difficult for the buyer to determine the nature of the bird. Sellers often give false information, but unlike shopping in a store, a parrot can hardly be returned if any problems arise. Secondly, in winter, the parrot can catch a cold.
Getting a macaw parrot at a pet store is not the best option. The thing is that very often the bird is sick, and the sellers deceive their customers. After purchasing it, it will not be possible to return it back, since according to the law on the protection of the rights of consumers and legal entities, live goods cannot be returned. Caring for a bird in a pet store is not always optimal, and she herself is under stress due to the large number of visitors.
The easiest and most effective option is to buy a parrot right at home from a poultry farmer. In this case, it will be possible to examine the product more closely, assess its activity, age. The choice at home is always better.
The appearance and behavior of a parrot
It is not recommended to rely only on the price and the words of the sellers when purchasing a parrot. Visual inspection of the bird is also of great importance. To buy a healthy animal, the first step is to evaluate its appearance.
His feathers should be smooth, even and shiny. The presence of bald spots, droppings on feathers indicates his poor health and illness. The bird's eyes should be transparent. If there are growths, blurred eyes, an unhealthy look, then such a parrot should not be taken. The wings should be symmetrical, all flight feathers are normally present. When buying, you need to carefully examine the entire bird: legs, beak, anus.
The physical activity of the parrot also plays an important role. A young parrot is always active, talking with neighbors, chirping, jumping. Older individuals behave with restraint.
It should be noted that it is difficult to visually determine the sex of the bird, this can only be a specialist, so in this case you have to take the seller's word for it. In view of the above, we can say that choosing a macaw parrot is not an easy task. The best option is to buy a bird at home with a specialist you know.
