If you are considering getting a parrot, step back a few minutes and evaluate why you want a parrot.  If your answer is “because they look cool”, wrong answer.

If your answer is “because my child wants one”, again wrong answer.

Getting a parrot should not be a “spur of the moment” decision.  There are a lot of unwanted parrots out there because someone didn’t carefully evaluate why they wanted a parrot.

A parrot lives 50 years.  It will become a part of your family.  Are you willing to bring a parrot into your home and make a commitment to it, just as you would a family member?

Parrots require attention, and lot’s of it.  They will be family and require the same treatment as a child in your home.  They are dependent on you.

There are some parrots that scream and make a lot of noise. There are others that are relatively quiet.  Obviously, if you live in an apartment, a noisy parrot will cause you a lot of problems with your neighbors.

This is only one of the things you should consider before getting a parrot.  Do some research first.  There’s plenty of information out there to help you.

I’m not trying to discourage you, as owning a parrot is a beautiful experience.  I own 10 and we are all a family.  I raised them from babies and they give me a lot of happiness.  Hopefully I do the same for them.

There are a lot of unwanted parrots that need a loving can caring home. Parrot adoption does not always mean “free” parrots. The term is also used for inexpensive parrots purchased from former owners.

Parrot adoption can be preferable to purchasing a young parrot from parrot breeders or a pet store.

An adopted parrot will likely be far less expensive than buying from a store or breeder. It will probably come with a cage and accessories. This can save you money and time. for you.  Your bird will most likely already have a vocabulary, and it will be accustomed to human handling and – hopefully – enjoy it.

If you consider parrot adoption, there are a few things you should look in to.

1. How does the parrot behave? Many times parrot adoption is initiated by an owner who does not want to deal with a parrot with behavioral problems. The parrot may have become aggressive: biting and screeching. You will want to observe the parrot in its home before agreeing to adopt it.

2. Has the parrot ever been injured, mistreated or struck with anything? If so, you will have a lot of work to get the parrot to bond with you.

3. Is the parrot healthy – Get the parrot examined by a veterinarian. There may be hidden health concerns.  Any prospective parrot adoption should include consideration of health information.

Spend a little time researching parrot adoption.  Go to Google and do a Google Search on “parrot adoption”.

Finally, good luck in finding your new companion.  With a little study and effort, you will be rewarded with a parrot that will give you years of pleasure.