![]() ![]() One of the most frequent scams is for these people NEVER to pay a dime and they tell the previous owners that their bird has died just to get them off their backs. In fact, I wouldn’t even give my birds to anyone who can’t afford to pay the adoption fee outright. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, accept a payment plan that allows your bird to go to someone’s house before all payments are made.“Free birds” are less likely to receive health care and more likely to be targeted by scrupulous “business people” whose primary motivation is to exploit your pet.if someone can’t afford to pay money for a bird, they can’t afford to take care of it.I understand that your priority is to find a good home, but you have to remember: – If you choose to advertise your pet, it is especially important to assign a monetary value to him or her. Don’t assign a “zero” value to your pet.Explain to the potential owners your bird’s specific needs and personality traits. Find out what set-up your bird would be in. Inquire about their experience with birds. Place an ad in your local classifieds: Screen potential homes carefully.I found this to be the very best way to find someone who is truly compatible with the bird species and is focused on providing the best possible care. All that information should give you a good take on the people and their suitability. ![]() Also check the archives of that list for posts from those people who have expressed an interest in your bird. I would then send a discreet e-mail to the list administrator(s) and ask them for their opinion. Hopefully, you will hear from several people. Once you are comfortable with the participants, post that you are looking for a temporary or permanent home. You will find that many of the people on these lists really know these birds. Find a high-volume relevant mailinglist and listen in for a while. Go to: – do a search on your bird’s species i.e., cockatoo, amazon parrots.
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