budgiegirl 0 Posted September 28, 2008 Member ID: 4,686 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 38 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 123 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 1,020 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 23/09/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 7, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) Hi I was wondering if it's a good idea to buy budgies at a market where some people set up their own stores and that kind of thing? I'm not sure whether to name the market or not bye bye Edited September 28, 2008 by Elly Link to comment
maesie 0 Posted September 28, 2008 Member ID: 3,838 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 120 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 4,386 Content Per Day: 0.22 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 27,580 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 18/11/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 27, 2013 Birthday: 20/04/1979 Share Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) I would stear clear of markets. They aren't the best place to buy animals... along with many pet shops. I'd be looking into buying a young budgie from a breeder. Where abouts in Australia are you from? I'm sure someone on here would be able to help you out Edited September 28, 2008 by maesie Link to comment
melbournebudgies 0 Posted September 28, 2008 Member ID: 4,233 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 329 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4,498 Content Per Day: 0.77 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 28,540 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/04/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 2, 2010 Birthday: 17/12/1982 Share Posted September 28, 2008 The birds you buy from the market won't definately be bad bad but as you can't see what sort of conditions they are coming from it can be very pot luck. Why don't you ask the person at the market if you can come and visit them and buy a bird off them another time. That way you can check out their set up Link to comment
**Liv** 0 Posted September 28, 2008 Member ID: 3,771 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 147 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 6,621 Content Per Day: 0.33 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 39,450 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 23/10/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 8, 2014 Birthday: 09/04/1911 Share Posted September 28, 2008 The Adelaide markets etc are not a good idea for getting budgies. Link to comment
Neat 0 Posted September 28, 2008 Member ID: 3,275 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 321 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 5,171 Content Per Day: 0.26 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 31,845 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 27/03/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 25, 2010 Birthday: 22/05/1980 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Great Idea MB - I agree with what has been said - I have had sooo much issues with markets ( not from buying but from looking at the birds) and stall holders telling the wrong information to buyers and etc - Best to Buy from a breeder Also it won't cost you an arm a leg and maybe a few toes the prices from pet shops are ridiculous Link to comment
Neville 0 Posted September 28, 2008 Member ID: 4,610 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 5 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 714 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 3,640 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 23/08/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 15, 2015 Birthday: 09/12/1940 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Breeders often sell their birds at markets Link to comment
melbournebudgies 0 Posted September 28, 2008 Member ID: 4,233 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 329 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4,498 Content Per Day: 0.77 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 28,540 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/04/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 2, 2010 Birthday: 17/12/1982 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Yeah that's why I suggested a visit instead, if I was going to a market to sell other stuff I might take some birds with me too to sell... Personally I'd probably take some photos of my set up, etc as well though Link to comment
Sunnie 0 Posted September 28, 2008 Member ID: 3,666 Group: B.B.C Club Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 80 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,470 Content Per Day: 0.25 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 8,830 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/09/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 10, 2013 Birthday: 20/01/1966 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Budgiegirl, Liv lives north of Adelaide and I live South. Neither of us have babies to sell right now, but in a couple of months, we both will. If you are still looking at that time, I am sure one of us would be happy to help you Link to comment
**Liv** 0 Posted September 28, 2008 Member ID: 3,771 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 147 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 6,621 Content Per Day: 0.33 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 39,450 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 23/10/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 8, 2014 Birthday: 09/04/1911 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Budgiegirl, Liv lives north of Adelaide and I live South. Neither of us have babies to sell right now, but in a couple of months, we both will. If you are still looking at that time, I am sure one of us would be happy to help you You Bet first bub due on Thurs - you can watch them grow up and get them already tamed Link to comment
Angelic Vampyre 0 Posted September 28, 2008 Member ID: 3,545 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 207 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 2,028 Content Per Day: 0.33 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 13,140 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/07/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 26, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Another factor is that a bird may become very stressed in a market situation and become ill due to this stress. You are safer to get from a breeder or a recommended pet store. Link to comment
melbournebudgies 0 Posted September 29, 2008 Member ID: 4,233 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 329 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4,498 Content Per Day: 0.77 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 28,540 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/04/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 2, 2010 Birthday: 17/12/1982 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Depends on the bird though AV, can you imagine any of my birds getting stressed in a busy market It would probably be like a relaxing holiday compared to my house Link to comment
Angelic Vampyre 0 Posted September 29, 2008 Member ID: 3,545 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 207 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 2,028 Content Per Day: 0.33 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 13,140 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/07/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 26, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Depends on the bird though AV, can you imagine any of my birds getting stressed in a busy market It would probably be like a relaxing holiday compared to my house :hap: :hap: Link to comment
budgiegirl 0 Posted September 29, 2008 Member ID: 4,686 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 38 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 123 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 1,020 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 23/09/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 (edited) alright this is great information thanks Edited September 29, 2008 by **Liv** Link to comment
Angelic Vampyre 0 Posted September 29, 2008 Member ID: 3,545 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 207 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 2,028 Content Per Day: 0.33 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 13,140 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/07/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 26, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Budgiegirl where are you located in Australia? People on the board always know breeders all over the place and amybe one of us could point you in the right direction. Link to comment
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