How will I know if the baby parrots being offered are hand reared?
A hand reared baby will not scream or flap away from you when you approach it. It should be relaxed and happy with those it recognises, but even hand reared babies will back off if you do not approach gently. Hand-reared babies will usually be “closed rung”, where a ring is slipped on to the leg, this ring will have the breeder’s initials and the year of hatch. Genuine sellers of baby parrots will offer hatch certificates or even baby packs that include a fact/diet sheet and asking for advice after your purchase should usually be no problem from reputable stores. A healthy baby parrot should be bright and alert, feathers should be sleek and shiny and no mess should be evident around the inside of the tail near the vent. These days all baby parrots should be tested for the PBFD virus, so ask if this has been done. If not then get it done yourself BEFORE you take the baby home, any genuine seller will not mind this request. This virus sits inside healthy looking baby parrots but will cau
