just put my deposit down...

[sodakat]

I would ask for a list of diseases he was tested for. Saying he was tested for "everything" doesn't make much sense to me.

Be sure you see the paperwork that shows he was tested for Psittacosis (Chlamydophila psittaci) and ask if he was also tested for PBFD and Avian Polyoma Virus. Psittacosis can be spread to people as well as other birds.

I am very surprised to hear he has allergies. What on earth is he allergic to? And he's getting eye drops for allergies?

Exactly how old is he? Eclectus molt their head and neck feathers around 6 or 7 months so he could be molting.

Are there any budgies in this shop? If there are it is even more important that you have him tested for airborne diseases.

 

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Hmm. I can't remember if there were budgies. I know she had some tiels, but I don't remember any budgies specifically. But I always wasn't looking for them either.

Maybe it is a molt? He is right at 7 months actually. I will ask her for any paperwork, and of course make sure he's screened once we get him to a vet.

Thanks for the heads up on the perches! When I said I was looking into a manzanita perch, I meant the little portable one for him to use when he's out of his cage but I don't necessarily want to hold him. So I am assuming in his cage and the little portable perch should both me made of something else?

Thanks again for all of the input it's been very helpful!

 

[drlisaort]

I'm so excited for you!!!! I've had Oliver home with me for a month and it's been totally amazing!!! He's now nearing 6 months old and we started bonding when he was 5 weeks old. I too found an amazing bird store with an owner that worked with me with the heart of a teacher and is always available if I have any questions. It sounds like you found someone awesome as well. The "allergies" sounds a little scary to me only because I have a wild imagination visualizing trying to get eye drops into a baby parrot daily for the rest of his/her life. But, I'm sure you'll be amazing...