Some exotic birds have been domesticated for years and as a result, make great pets. Here's what you need to know about exotic birds for sale.
Where do I find exotic birds for sale?
You can find exotic birds for sale in a number of different places. The surest way to get a healthy exotic bird is to find an exotic bird breeder in your area. Many breeder websites allow you to enter your zip code or city and state and then the site shows you a list of near by breeders. You should be prepared to make a trip if you live in a less populated area because bird breeders cannot be found in every community.
When you meet the bird breeder to look at the exotic birds for sale, check out the environment. Is the place clean? Does the breeder seem reputable? Do you feel comfortable buying a bird from the breeder? Trust your instincts and if you're not satisfied with the surroundings, move on.
For those of you who don't want to go to an exotic bird breeder to find exotic birds for sale, you can visit a nearby pet store; be aware, though, that some experts feel pet stores are not the best way to go. There's some controversy surrounding how well pet store animals are cared for. Again, this is up to you.
What to look for
When you decide to start shopping around for exotic birds for sale, take a look at the birds. Do they look healthy? A bird that looks too young, is underweight, isn't lively, shies away from humans, has sickly looking plumage or has gunk leaking out of its eyes is probably sick. Even if the bird is just suffering from an every day cold, you should not willingly buy a bird that is ill especially if you're a new bird owner.
What kind of exotic bird should I get?
Exotic birds for sale come in all shapes, sizes and personalities. The most common domesticated exotic bird is the parrot. The parrot family is large and includes birds that are incredibly talkative and noisy as well as birds that are more docile and quiet. Some parrots are high maintenance and expensive to keep and others are cheaper pets that don't talk as much. You should really take these individual characteristics into account before you buy your exotic birds for sale. A bad bird/human match can leave behind a frustrated human and a lonely or mistreated bird so make sure you make the right decision when buying exotic birds for sale.
