For many reasons, parrots can actually be lousy pets for some people.This is mainly due to the fact they either die immediately or live as long as a human being. It is said that Winston Churchill had a parrot called Charlie which swore like a trooper and lived for more than a hundred years. They are also very smart and get bored easily, so they often wind up getting into trouble.

The brings many parrot breeders to a very important ethical issue. Which is a small percentage of human beings should not have parrots as pets. It's a shame, but many parrots are unfortunately abandoned sooner or later. If you made a decision to become a parrot breeder, many sure you find good homes for the babies. This means you should offer to have the baby back, if in the future the person can no longer look after it.

Some species, like the hyacinth macaw are near to extinction both in the wild and captivity, even so there are not enough homes for those in captivity. Often times people only become parrot breeders after they rescue some of these birds, then suddenly there laying eggs.

It is very clear that the parrots already in captivity need to be taken care of now. However, what about their young?Amazon parrot breeders in South America are you trying to raise birds that will be able to fend for themselves. The plan is to then release them back into the wild.

Also, good parrot breeders are trying to end the sales to pets stores, so they can pick the individuals they would like their baby parrots to go to. They are also hopeful that with the right education more people who know how to take care of parrots.

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• They aren't a 'jack of all trades' like the typical pet store owner, so they are usually very knowledgeable about parrots.
• I always prefer to buy a young bird, rather than an old bird. This is because you can never really know the history of an older bird, and if it has had a very traumatic past, it might never get over it.

Buying from a breeder with a solid reputation provides the best possibility of getting a healthy, and well-balanced parrot. However, some parrot breeders are only in it for the money, so you need to know how to weed out these cowboys from 'proper' breeders, who literally live for their parrots. The following will help you to do just that.

The early part of a parrot’s life has a major impact on his personality when he is an adult, so it is vitally important that he is treated correctly from the start. This responsibility normally rests with the parrot breeder, because he will care for your bird during this stage of its development. Therefore, it is essential that you learn how to choose a parrot breeder who properly cares for young parrots.

It is very important to know what a breeder has fed his young parrots. The correct parrot diet is absolutely essential to raise a healthy, well-balanced bird. You need to be certain he has fed his young parrots safe, nutritious food, and that they are fully weaned. Never buy a young parrot that isn’t eating ‘proper’ parrot food, like seeds, vegetables and fruit.

The breeder should have taught a young parrot to fly before selling it. He must have made sure that it can fly properly, and land safely, avoiding obstacles like furniture and light fittings.

Your parrot needs to have been properly socialised before you bring him home, so you must ask the breeder what he has done to make sure this is the case. Ask questions such as:

• How much interaction with humans has the parrot had?
• How regularly has the parrot been allowed to leave his cage?
• Has the bird been handled a lot?
• Howmany times has the parrot been groomed?

The only way to pick a reputable breeder is to pay him a visit, view his aviaries, and ask lots of questions like the ones above. It may seem a bit of a pain visiting a breeder, when you could simply order a parrot by phone or via the net, but it is definitely worthwhile. You will have your pet parrot for many years, so you want to do your best to make sure you buy a healthy, well-balanced bird. Don't get a parrot from a breeder who won't answer your questions, or who won't let you view their aviaries. Reputable parrot breeders love talking about parrots, because they are proud of their extensive knowledge, and they are always happy to show off their avaries!