Parrots are very cute and interesting pets. It is very important to choose the right ones. If you decide to purchase a bird, then you need to know a few key indicators to look out for.
Instructions
Step 1
It is best to buy a young parrot, as it quickly learns in an unfamiliar environment, becomes more mobile and cheerful, learns faster. But don't buy small chicks and birds that are too old. The parrot must learn to feed on its own, without assistance.
Step 2
When choosing a bird, pay attention to its plumage. Feathers should fit snugly to the body of the parrot, not stick out in different directions. Some birds may pluck themselves. Make sure that there are no traces of self-plucking, bald spots and downy inserts. Take a look at the shape of the beak, it should be clean and shiny, no chips or cracks. Nostrils clean and dry, without crusts or discharge. Cloacas do not stick together. Pay attention to the bird's legs, they should be symmetrical, there is a claw on each toe.
Step 3
When buying a parrot, look at its color. Choose a bird of your choice, but keep in mind that among the talking budgerigars, most of the birds are green, but individuals of other colors can talk. Males usually have good speech abilities. Try to choose a parrot that has a lively and cheerful look. Watch how he quickly and carefully examines everything around him.
Step 4
Look after the bird, it should not sneeze, jerk its head. The parrot should not be sleepy, lethargic. The eyes of a healthy bird are shiny, the eyelids are not stuck, no discharge from the eyes. The shape of the pupils is round.
Step 5
Pay attention to the droppings of the parrot. In a healthy individual, it is dense, does not have a fetid odor. The movement of the parrot should be free, it should actively move in the cage, not limp. It grasps the perch well with its paws. The skin on the fingers should be clean, free from growths and seals. The abdomen is slightly retracted, does not sag.
