HEALTH GUARANTEE & SHIPPING

All Birds purchased through our website are covered with at least a 1-year health guarantee by the Parrot Breeder. If you have questions about what is covered, please view the Law associated with your state.

Within ten days of purchasing your new , you must take him/her to a licensed veterinarian for an examination. If the veterinarian determines, within ten days of purchase, that your Parrot is clinically ill or has died from an injury sustained or illness likely to have been contracted on or before the date of sale and delivery, you have the following options:

Return the Parrot for a complete refund. Return the Parrot for a replacement Parrot of equal value. Retain the Parrot and receive reimbursement for reasonable veterinary fees, not exceeding the purchase price. These options do not apply where a seller, who has provided a health certificate issued by a veterinarian, discloses in writing at the time of sale the health problem for which the buyer later seeks to return the Parrot. If within 30 days of purchase, a licensed veterinarian determines that your Parrot has a congenital or hereditary defect that adversely affects the animal’s health or that your Parrot died from a congenital or hereditary defect, you have the same option as outlined above.

You must notify the seller of the examining veterinarian’s name, address & phone number within two days of the vet’s certification of your Parrot’s illness. Failure to notify the seller within two business days will result in forfeiture of rights. Each state has different laws related to the sale of a ; please educate yourself on the laws in the state in which you purchase your .

Each state has different guidelines in regards to guaranteed health for sold Birds. For states that do not have a mandatory health guarantee in place, any breeder advertising through our site is expected to cover the health of their Birds for at least 30 days. In the event that a state guideline is in place offering a guarantee longer than 30 days, that law holds precedence.

Some breeders offer extended guarantees on their Birds. It is not legal for a breeder to offer a health guarantee that is not at least equal to state law. For a more detailed description of extended genetic health guarantees, read below.

Extended Genetic Health Guarantees (when offered)

An additional guarantee specifically covers any disease or illness that is proven to be of a genetic origin through proper veterinary examination and testing.

These guarantees do not cover normal veterinary costs incurred while providing general care for the . Proper documentation must be provided to the breeder before any compensation is paid. This guarantee does not cover any costs incurred related to injuries caused by owner negligence or accidental injury.