Fairs

[JenJen]

So, unfortunately my opportunity to adopt a bird fell flat. I am back on the market looking for Quaker breeders. I have found one that will have babies available, but I am curious about one thing. They participate in bird fairs. I don't believe the breeder gets their birds from the fair, but they do participate (sponsor?) in a bird fair.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Should I keep looking for one who doesn't?

TIA for any input!

JJ

 

[JadeC]

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[henpecked]

I assume your issue is are their babies healthy? Yes there's a chance of birds at fairs being exposed to disease. But disease can can enter a breeders flock from many other sources also. It's a chance you take when adding/buying any bird. Most sellers offer a short time period for you to have your new charge vetted. Of course what test are you willing to pay for and how much are you willing to spend? Do you have other birds ? Do you have a place to quarantine a new birds ? Can your vet talk with the sellers vet? Can you visit the sellers birds? do you know what to look for. In short any new bird is a chance/risk. IMO i wouldn't let the fact that they do fairs stop me from buying a bird, I would do my homework and get a health guarantee.