Fluff covered African Grey Parrot chicks love to stretch their necks to look over the sides of the containers, their large black eyes and whimpers make it very hard to resist picking them up to pet them.
Unweaned baby greys have a tendency to melt your heart so it is advisable not to have your credit card in your hand until a few more details are checked out.
A parrot can be an expensive, sometimes intrusive, and life long purchase so please do not make a hasty decision.
These are a few basic things that you should know before you take on such a big commitment.
Carefully examine where the bird is coming from.
Is it a clean and appropriate place for baby birds.
Does it meet the needs of the birds? Has the baby been, or will it be fully weaned onto a healthy diet before it is due to be taken home.
Has the bird been acclimatised to a cage, and is it showing signs of curiosity to its toys.
Ask the breeder for a written health guarantee or a veterinary certificate of health valid for a minimum one week.
A competent breeder will always offer advice on care, feeding and appropriate housing for your African Grey Please think about these few basic pointers when buying an African Grey parrot, they could save you a lot of heartache and money.
Good bird breeders care about the homes that their birds go to.
Expect the breeder to also ask you a few questions to determine that you will care correctly for your African Grey.
So please think carefully about your decision to purchase one of these fascinating, funny, and very clever birds.