Cockatoo Breeders In The Midwest ?

[Patty550]

My wife and I are looking for a Moluccan or Umbrella. We were scammed for $1,200 with a breeder on Facebook.
Is there reputable breeders in the central midwest, surrounding states of Nebraska ?
Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri, parts of Colorado and other states that are closer to Lincoln Ne. Hoping for under 5 hours of driving.
Thank you,
Kevin

 

[Patty550]

My wife and I are looking for a Moluccan or Umbrella. We were scammed for $1,200 with a breeder on Facebook.
Is there reputable breeders in the central midwest, surrounding states of Nebraska ?
Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri, parts of Colorado and other states that are closer to Lincoln Ne. Hoping for under 5 hours of driving.
Thank you,
Kevin

Anyone ?

 

[LaManuka]

My wife and I are looking for a Moluccan or Umbrella. We were scammed for $1,200 with a breeder on Facebook.
Is there reputable breeders in the central midwest, surrounding states of Nebraska ?
Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri, parts of Colorado and other states that are closer to Lincoln Ne. Hoping for under 5 hours of driving.
Thank you,
Kevin

I am in Australia, and if you were here I'd suggest you contact our state Parrot Society - I imagine there is something equivalent in either your State or one of the neighbouring ones? Perhaps you could also consider asking avian vets in your area? Good breeders here will take their babies in for wellness checks and that's how I was able to find contacts when I was looking for the lorikeet baby that I brought home last year - I imagine a good breeder there would do the same. Maybe you can find a vet who can help you with a contact listed among those in the resource linked below ...

Avian Vet Resources

After a suggestion by a member, @Abu Colo, the Mod Team decided to create a list of veterinarians around the world who see birds. This was something we had discussed a few years ago, but the task seemed so large that we didn't get very far. However, the need is there and we decided that the time...

www.parrotforums.com

I also found a listing of bird breeders in the US - again I am not in your country, but other members who are might be able to weigh in as to whether the breeders listed here are reliable, but I'm *reasonably* sure they're more reliable than that outfit you found on Fb that scammed you - and I'm very sorry that happened!

BirdBreeders.com - Bird Breeders Directory of Availability and Parrot Breeders

www.birdbreeders.com

Wishing you all the very best of luck in your search!

 

[Squirt]

There are so many Moluccans and Umbrellas in rescues. These are not easy birds.

 

[ImaParrot]

My wife and I are looking for a Moluccan or Umbrella. We were scammed for $1,200 with a breeder on Facebook.
Is there reputable breeders in the central midwest, surrounding states of Nebraska ?
Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri, parts of Colorado and other states that are closer to Lincoln Ne. Hoping for under 5 hours of driving.
Thank you,
Kevin

You are brave. A year ago, I thought I wanted a cockatoo. I recently visited a bird store that had three-four types of cockatoos. Even I, the most parrot-crazy in the family, was resisting the urge to cover my ears. Good luck!