When people consider buying a parrot they often go to pet stores or classified “parrots for sale” ads. While it’s possible to find a well-adjusted healthy baby parrot through these avenues, often the seller is unwilling or unable to provide all the information you need to care for your new pet. Locating a bird breeder who specializes in the type of parrot you want is a much better alternative.
Locating a bird breeder is usually easy, unless you’re hunting for a baby bird that isn’t common in aviculture, such as a hawk headed parrot or a hyacinth macaw. Breeders who provide more common birds, such as sun conures, blue and gold macaws or Solomon Island eclectus can be located fairly quickly.
Finding a parrot breeder is one thing—determining if the breeder deserves your business is quite another. Some breeders breed out of love for the birds and aviculture. Others breed parrots for profit. Each type of breeder has its advantages and disadvantages.
