POUL 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: African Grey Parrot, Wrought Iron, Weaning
26 Mar 2018
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Final thoughts and pet qualities: what type of bird, commitment duration, allergies, cost (direct & indirect) Before you buy a bird, things to consider: A word of caution: pet stores, breeders, get references, word of mouth, health guarantee- 60 days- get vet check in 3-5 days, allow you to visit bird while weaning, further contact. Flea markets, bird marts and newspaper ads are all used by smugglers and thieves to dispose of their birds. If it is a family bird, bring whole family. Buying a baby or adopting an older bird. Do your research on your bird and on your source. Variety of sizes and surfaces is the key. Always remember each bird within a species is an individual and may not learn to talk. Anticipate the behavior (screaming) and prevent when possible. Squirting with water, tapping or grabbing the beak, and yelling at the bird are the worst things you can do.
