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Originally Posted by Lyndsay
Very interesting video. Perhaps instead of purchasing a new bird, when it comes time for me to get a new one, I'll adopt. So many poor birdies need a good forever home.
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Its hard to adopt a bird from a rescue (for example) for $400 when you know you can get one from a breeder $200. Its not like with dogs where the purebred ones are more expensive, and definitly more expensive from a breeder, and the rescues are trying to just break even. The bird rescues are charging more and its more hassle with them than with a breeder. I guess getting one from craigslist would still count as a rescue though, without the middleman.
I didnt realize that it was getting to the point where birds were being euthanized! I guess cuz you dont see stray birds flying around every day... But I would definitly love to rescue and give a couple birds their forever home, but its just the up front cost of adopting one from a rescue that is stopping me. Sure, I could charge any vet bills if need be, and can always afford to pay for their everyday cost, but Im not going to/can't charge a bird or any pet.