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A person selling a single bird can be the hardest of all to get a read on. Of course, the first question you need to ask is, “Why is this bird for sale?” A good answer may be “The owner died.” A response such as “It bit the heck out of my husband” warrants a little eyebrow raising.

In the same way you should check out a bird in a pet store, look for signs of quality care and good health in a pet being offered by an individual. We think everyone deserves a second chance (or third, or fourth), and birds are no exception. If only we could put every one of the unwanted birds back into their natural habitats! But because that dream is unrealistic, we promote the importance of connecting with the kind of human care these animals so richly deserve.

Don’t let your altruism override your common sense. Go into any purchase with your eyes wide open — especially when you’re dealing with a bird someone else is dying to get rid of.