I don't feel a need to post in the introductions forum, because theres not much for me to say, sense I don't have any birds currently, which is going to change soon, hopefully...
so, basically the title says it all, why would I buy from a breeder when I can buy from a pet store? and vice versa.
I currently have my sights set on a blue parrotlet, and I have certainly look through my options, and it boils down to a parrotlet.
last summer, I was at the "fish bowl" (a pet shop in griffin, GA), and they have parrotlets there, two specifically, one was kinda shy/aggressive, and only wanted to play with the other one, but the other one was really outgoing, he came up to the side of the cage an nibbled on my finger, not biting, just a curious nibble. He (or she, I didn't really pay much attention to that) really stole my heart, really sweet, cute, curious, to this day I regret not buying him on the spot, but I wasn't planning on getting a parrotlet at the time, so I let the opportunity slip up.
and now that I am planning on a parrotlet, I have begun the great search... but, its hard, lol
part of me REALLY wants to buy one at that pet store, the other part of me really wants to find a good breeder and buy from them.
the main reason its become hard is, I don't want to have a bird shipped to me, mostly because of the price, now, if it was a big expensive bird, that would be different, but the money managing side of my says, for a $100 bird, I shouldn't spend $100 to get it to me.
and I have found a couple of breeders I am considering contacting, but then I come right back to just wanting to buy a "ready" bird at the pet store.
so, if the bird is well taken care of, and really sweet, why would it be bad to buy from a pet store? I haven't done much business with the people, but I haven't noticed them doing anything bad. sure, theirs your common, teenage, just got a job paying $5 an hour that I really don't want to work at managers, but they are everywhere.
and I wouldn't mind also some tips on finding a good local breeder?
Thanks, Trey.
P.s. sorry, to tired to proof read it, any grammar and overly long sentences will have to do