How do I tell the difference between a good breeder or pet shop and a bad one?
Really, it’s less important to choose between a pet shop or breeder than it is to choose the RIGHT pet shop or breeder! I think one of the most important things should be that the seller genuinely cares about the birds. If a person cares for the birds, they will feed them right, house them right, and only sell birds to people who are going to provide good homes. When visiting a pet shop or breeder, it’s important to ask questions. The seller should seem knowledgeable about birds and willing to answer any question you might have. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about the seller, the seller’s birds, or their diet, housing or care. The birds’ environment should be clean. Birds are messy so you can expect some mess, but there shouldn’t be dropping piled up on the cage floor or caked on the perches. There should be clean food and water available in the dishes. The diet shouldn’t consist of only seeds. Very importantly, trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable with a seller, go ahead
