GENERAL FAQ
We use contracts and do not ask for money until we have a signed agreement. We also carry an FWC license that is registered with the state of Florida.
Yes, all our birds are guaranteed to arrive at your airport safely. All sales are final when the birds are shipped. There are no returning birds. We have a 24-hour limit of notification, after delivery of the birds, of any health incursions at the delivery point specified on the order. Immediate inspection is necessary to ensure damage didn't occur during shipping and the birds are safe at delivery.
Yes, all our weaned birds come with a full health guarantee. We provide our customers with a 10-day health guarantee to take the bird(s) to an avian veterinarian. If an avian veterinarian states that the bird was Unfit for sale (not healthy), a certificate/paperwork must be presented to Parrot Baby Aviary within 24 hours of the exam for exchange or full refund of the bird(s). Please click on our "Health Guarantee" tab to read more detailed information. All our birds (weaned or un-weaned) are from DISEASE-FREE PARENTS or DISEASE TESTED negative for Polyomavirus (PVD), Avian Bornavirus (ABV), Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD).
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On most birds, only blood testing can say for certain whether your bird is a male or female. DNA sexing is offered at an additional cost of $50 per bird.
Sorry, we do not take in any bird(s) for boarding. We appreciate you trusting us with your baby. However, we have to protect our flock/babies from bird disease/infection from other birds and animal keepers.
PAYMENTS
Unfortunately, the majority of sellers online are scammers. That is why their prices are half the price of legitimate breeders in the US. We do not sell eggs. We do not have all birds available conveniently all of the time. Much like a farmer there is a season for our baby birds and everything ebbs and flows with the seasons, the birds' natural cycle and many other factors. When you factor in the cost of land in the U.S. then add care for the breeding birds, and care for the babies, it is very easy to see how costs can be where they are.
Payment Options: We accept Cash, Zelle, Venmo, Checks, or Direct Deposits. Any transaction fees incurred will be added to the TOTAL sales price. If paying via Check, please give us 3-5 business days for the check to clear before the bird can be released to a customer.
We follow our 5 step system to protect our adoptees (you) from scams making sure your experience is the best possible one for you and our feathered Parrot babies.
We use contracts to protect you, the consumer. We do not ask for $ until there is a duly signed contract in place protecting all parties looking to make this a fluid and effortless process. Our main concern is that our feathered babies are going to great homes that understand this is a lifelong commitment. (Make sure to ask anyone you are looking to adopt a bird from for a contract..Always)
Once we have a duly signed contract. We send you methods of payment. Your non-refundable deposit goes into our escrow account making sure the monies do not get touched till your family has its feathered companion in its possession. Should some act of god happen due to circumstances outside of our control and we are unable to deliver on our promise laid out in the contract, all monies in our escrow account will be returned to you.
We pick up the phone. We will also update you with pictures and video as your bird grows via our social sites.
All our birds (weaned or un-weaned) are from DISEASE-FREE PARENTS or DISEASE TESTED negative for Polyomavirus (PVD), Avian Bornavirus (ABV), Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD).
We provide paperwork with every bird we sell. We also provide a 10 day health guarantee on all weaned birds. This gives you a window of opportunity to get the health of your bird checked out asap by a local avian vet.
Yes, and the remaining balance is due when your bird is ready to go to his/her forever home.
We usually require a deposit of ($300-$2500) depending on the type/price of the bird.
We accept Cash, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, Checks, or Direct Deposits. Please view the "Terms and Conditions" tab below to read more detailed information on payments.
SHIPPING
We take care of the flight/shipping arrangements for all our customers. All a customer has to do is to pick up their bird(s) at their nearest airport with a Valid I.D. Simple and Safe! We'll coordinate flight times with our customer a few days in advance before the bird is shipped (weather permitting). We'll drop off the bird at our airport and the customer will pick it up at their nearest major airport. Customers are supplied with the airline, flight number(s), air waybill number, and flight arrival time before departure. A direct flight will arrive within 3-6 hours depending on your state. See below our "Terms and Conditions" tab to read more detailed shipping information.
Yes, of course!!! Our pet carriers are well designed to ensure our bird(s) enjoy their flight to their destination. We provide food, water, and soft bedding inside the shipping carriers to make sure the baby is comfortable while traveling. In addition, we train our bird(s) to be in a pet carrier daily for a few minutes to ensure they don't get stressed while traveling during their flight.
Note: If you are in the SouthEast, (no airline travel needed) we will deliver your new family member to your door for a flat fee of $250.
A weaned bird comes with food (Pellets/Seeds mix) inside a ziplock lock bag that will last you a couple of days.
An un-weaned bird comes with a hand-feeding syringe, pellets/seeds that the baby is being weaned on, and baby formula that will last a few days.
(All certificates are enclosed with the bird)
No, the prices on our website do not include shipping or DNA. Please see below our "Terms and Conditions" tab to read more detailed information on shipping or DNA.
Shipping is an additional $185 & up nationwide. Any state, any airport. The airline-approved shipping crate is $65-$125.
If you are in the Southeast we will deliver your new family member to your door for a flat fee of $250. (In other words, no airfare needed we will drive the bird to your home)
LOCAL FLORIDA & GEORGIA VISITORS
We do everything by appointment. Make sure to call us to set up an appointment to come pick up your baby bird. 813-553-4932
Please bring cash upon pick up. Please bring a travel carrier as well to make sure your baby bird gets home safe and sound.
We provide our customers with a folder that has a health certificate, disease testing lab report, bird care (Tips and Advice), favorites fruits/veggies list, and a hatch certificate.
We do not allow visitors to tour our aviary. This is for security against theft and isolation of our flock to control disease and infection from other birds and animal keepers.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Reserving a bird:
A contract must be signed by all parties. Making sure our parrot babies are going to the right place.
Only after a contract is signed will a non-refundable deposit be required within 24hrs of signing which will be held in our Escrow Account. The signed contract and deposit will guarantee you a bird and must be picked up on an agreeable date.
Smaller birds such as Quakers, Sun Conures, or Green Cheeks require a $300+ deposit or 50% value of the bird whichever is more. Large birds such as African Greys, Amazons, Cockatoos, Pionus, or Macaws require a $2500+ deposit.Rare species or mutations such as Hyacinth Macaws, Black Palm Cockatoo, Red Tailed Black cockatoos, or Major Mitchell's Cockatoos will require a 50% deposit.
All deposits are non-refundable & non-transferable. Your non-refundable deposit goes into our escrow account making sure the monies do not get touched till your family has its feathered companion in its possession.
Should some act of god happen due to circumstances outside of our control and we are unable to deliver on our promise laid out in the contract all monies in our escrow account will be returned to you.
When your bird is reserved with a signed agreement and deposit, we will update you with pictures on our Instagram/Facebook as your baby grows as much as possible. Please contact us by phone to reserve your baby and/or confirm availability. Please call us if you have any questions. 813-553-4932
Payment Options: We accept Cash, Zelle, Venmo, Checks, or Direct Deposits. Any transaction fees incurred will be added to the TOTAL sales price. If paying via Check, please give us 3-5 business days for the check to clear before the bird can be released to a customer.
We do NOT sell unweaned babies via PayPal. Prices of birds are subject to change depending on season and availability.
All our birds (weaned or un-weaned) are from DISEASE-FREE PARENTS or DISEASE TESTED negative for Polyomavirus (PVD), Avian Bornavirus (ABV), Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD).
We provide paperwork with every bird we sell. We guarantee that there are no symptoms of disease or parasites at the time of sale and that our birds are completely healthy. This means our birds are free of viral infections, pathogenic bacterial infections, fungal infections, and congenital defects. When a customer purchases a bird(s) from us, we provide our customers with 10 days of health guarantee on birds that are weaned (eating on their own). Within the first 10 days of the purchase, customers are encouraged to take the bird(s) to an avian veterinarian. If an avian veterinarian states that the bird was Unfit for sale (not healthy), a certificate/paperwork must be presented to Parrot Baby within 24 hours of the exam for exchange or full refund of the bird(s). In addition, any bird(s) taken and hand-fed by customers are not qualified for any guarantee. There are no refund(s), exchanges, or another free bird(s) if a customer is unable to take care of an unweaned bird(s). If the buyer fails to have the bird(s) examined by an avian veterinarian within a 10-day period after pickup or delivery, then the buyer understands and agrees that the sale is final and there is no guarantee/refund on the bird(s) anymore. All bird(s) are sold AS IS. Re-home bird(s) is/are sold AS IS. Parrot Baby Aviary is not responsible for any vet fees. All bird(s) should be quarantined. DNA Sexing: DNA sexing: $50 per bird. Supplies: Supplies (e.g. food, cages, play gyms, toys, etc.) are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Additionally, we trim a bird's nails and wings prior to him/her going to their new home for free. Each one of our babies is allowed to fledge naturally and fly repeatedly prior to receiving their first wing trimming. If a customer prefers to not have their bird's wings trimmed, they must let us know at the time of signing their agreement.
Please bring cash with you on the day of pick up. We must reserve time for everyday aviary maintenance. As a result, all customers must call or email us the day before the pick-up date to schedule an appointment with us. With our busy schedule, our pick-up date could change (very rarely). Therefore, a customer must set up an appointment with us a day in advance to confirm our meeting schedule for the next day.
If you live in the Southeastern United States for a flat fee of $250 we will deliver your baby bird to your doorstep. For all other regions in the continental Unites States we take care of all the flight/shipping arrangements. All you have to do is pick up your bird at your nearest airport with a Valid I.D. Simple and Safe! We will coordinate flight times with our customers a few days in advance before the bird is shipped (weather permitting). The customer is supplied with the airline, flight number(s), air waybill number, and flight arrival time before departure. It is recommended that the customer arrives at the airport no later than the expected flight arrival time so that your bird is not waiting at the airport for any length of time. A return call or e-mail to Parrot Baby Aviary letting us know that the bird(s) arrived safely is greatly appreciated. All sales are final when the birds are shipped. There are no returning bird(s). We have a 24-hour limit of notification, after delivery of the bird(s), of any death at the point of delivery, specified on the order. Immediate inspection is necessary to ensure damage didn't occur during shipping and the birds are alive at delivery. We will replace the deceased bird or refund the cost of the bird via our escrow account one time, but not the shipping cost. Shipping charges $185 & up nationwide + airline-approved shipping crate ($65 - $125) Any bird(s) that leaves our aviary must be paid in full before the bird(s) is shipped. We offer shipping within the U.S. We do NOT offer international shipping to any other country. Please read our Question & Answers (Q&A’s) for more information on our policies. By visiting our website or purchasing a bird from us, a customer agrees to our terms and conditions. We reserve the right to refuse service and/or to sell to anyone. In addition, we reserve the right to provide any other policy suitable prior to selling a bird(s) if necessary.
Please be careful of unscrupulous scammers trying to sell you a parrot way below market value. 99% if not 100% of the time they are all scammers.
No one in the U.S:
-Sells fertilized parrot eggs.
-Uses Whatsapp for their calls with other US buyers.
-Has all birds available at all times.
Here are a few things to ask a scammer:
-Always ask if they can chat on Whatsapp. If they say absolutely…They probably are an overseas scammer.
-Ask them if they can sell you 4 or 5 of the bird you're looking for. Most scammers always say yes. Most clutches of Parrots are 2-3 and most breeders have waiting lists for their birds.
-Ask if you can facetime them to see their birds.
-If the prices are half of what reputable breeders and pet stores are asking then more than likely you are dealing with a scammer.
-Be very careful of finding sellers via Facebook groups or Craigslist ads. It seems to be the playground of many scammers.
-Ask for a contract that will have all the seller's information. This will weed out many scammers right from the start. It breaks our heart to talk to so many that have been scammed out of $2,000-3,000 dollars thinking they were saving thousands only to lose everything.
Please understand US Based breeders have land maintenance costs alongside food costs of all the other things associated with raising baby birds.
How to spot a breeder:
-They have a US phone number and actually pick up or call you back.
-They can provide photos and have social media profiles that are active and engaging with the comments.
-They have videos or tutorials that demonstrate their knowledge.
-Are licensed by FWC demonstrating a verification process that takes place in the US.
-Use contracts before asking for deposits
-Get offended when you low ball them on price
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