It's easy to sell your bird.An advert with basic details about the bird can be created.To find out if anyone is looking to buy a bird, contact your local bird clubs, vets, and societies and send the advert to your friends and family.Make sure the buyer is capable of looking after the bird before giving them it.Your bird will find a new home before you know it.
Step 1: Take a picture of your bird.
This is the easiest way to show potential buyers the bird's physical characteristics.Make sure to include the bird's face in the photo.To make sure the image is clear, use a high-quality camera.If you have more than one bird, make sure the one you are selling is the only one in the photo.Don't include photos that are poor quality.
Step 2: The breed, age, and gender of your bird should be written down.
This information is important for breeders.If you don't know the age of your bird, write down how long you've had it.If you don't know the gender or breed of your bird, write "gender/breed unknown." For example, "We are selling Johnny, our 5-month-old male parakeet."
Step 3: Decide how much you want to pay for your bird.
To find out how much other birds of the same breed are selling for, look online.This will show you the going rate.If your bird can do special tricks, you should charge more.The price of birds varies depending on their breed.Birds can be sold for as little as $5.A finch is worth about 15 dollars.Budgies start at $20.Lovebirds and a canary cost about 40 and $90, respectively.
Step 4: List the bird's characteristics.
It's important to include this information if you're selling a badly behaved bird.Potential owners can check if your bird will work with their pets.Polly has a friendly personality.She is good with children.She chirps loudly at night.
Step 5: Please include your contact information.
If you want potential buyers to contact you, write your first name and phone number in the advertisement.It's a good idea to avoid writing your home address on the advert.If you don't want to give out your personal email address for selling your bird, consider setting up a separate email account.
Step 6: You can save a digital file to send to potential buyers.
This is a great way to promote your bird.Search online for a flyer template or make your own.If you want potential buyers to see the colour of your bird, it's a good idea to print the flyers in colour.
Step 7: Ask your friends and family if they want a pet bird.
You can trust that they will take good care of your bird, as this is the first step.You can ask your friends and family in person or send a group email.If no one wants to buy your bird, ask them if anyone is interested in adopting it.
Step 8: Ask the avian vet if anyone is looking to adopt.
The veterinarians are often asked if there are any birds for sale.Let the avian veterinarians in your area know that you are selling your bird.Dropping a flyer about your bird into the clinic will allow them to give it to their customers.
Step 9: If anyone is interested in buying a bird, you should check your local bird club.
All the members will have an interest in birds and are likely to look after your bird well, so this is a great place to advertise.If you want to find out if anyone is looking for a new bird, search online for the contact details of your local bird club leader.Bird club open days are a good place to take your bird.
Step 10: If your bird is in danger, contact the society.
It is important that your bird is looked after and bred with other birds of the same breed.Ask your local society if they are willing to buy your bird.
Step 11: This can result in your bird being mistreated.
People with little bird knowledge buying your bird can be a result of advertising to the general public online or in a newspaper.If you want to avoid this risk, you should advertise your bird to people who already have an interest in animals and birds.If you want to advertise your bird online, you should choose a site that caters to aviary owners.
Step 12: Potential buyers can ask for a character reference.
It is important to screen potential buyers to make sure they are trustworthy and reliable.Ask the person to give a written character reference.Call the reference contact if you have questions about the character reference.Ask the potential buyer for a second reference if you're not sure if the reference is trustworthy.
Step 13: To make sure the buyer can look after the bird, meet them in person.
The owner should tell you if they have a cage, feed, and toys for the bird.The bird may be in danger if they have other pets.Ask the buyer if the cat has a bell on its collar to stop it from being able to sneak up on the bird.You can view the bird cage at the buyer's house.
Step 14: The buyer should sign a contract that includes your wishes for the bird.
It's a good idea to make sure that the new owner will treat the bird the same as you did.If you want the bird to be in a cage with other birds, include this in the contract.If you want the bird to live in a large aviary, write this into the contract.You can give the original contract to the buyer if you keep a copy for yourself.You can search online for a pet adoption contract.