Posted August 30, 200618 yr Yesterday I went shopping with my mum. I got bored so I went to go check out the conditions of the pet shop near by(ready to complain, i hadn't been there before!). First let me say it was a perfect shop they had fresh paper in all the cages, a number of toys in each cage, clean food and water. Also they had a limit of 6 budgies per cage (different amounts for different birds)there was absolutley no over crowding here and all the birds looked in exellent condition. I was blown away, it is a great shop. I wandered around and found three beautiful males. I went straight to the girl at the desk and asked about where the birds came from, when the food/water was changed, what they did with sick bugies and so on. She told me that all the animals in the shop came from breeders and they didn't purchase animals without a vet check, food/water changed twice a day, cage cleaned once a day, more if needed, cages cleaned and disenfected once a week. She then went on to show me a set up out the back: a few cages and handmade brooders ( I checked out the design!)for sick birds. I was convinced, I ended up buying two of the birds. I'm not sure what type they are , but I think one is a Skyblue Opaline Spangle , they were both born last year. I'm thrilled to have them and quarentines begun, but I'm even more happy with the knowledge that there is a brilliant pet shop out there.
August 30, 200618 yr It's great that they took the time to answer your questions and even show you around - they didn't have anything to hide so you know you can trust them!! It is great to hear of a good pet shop story - we seem to only hear about the bad ones. You should give them a plug - anyone else around the area might want to check it out too!! (thinking when will I be in Adelaide next ) Congrats on your new budgies - can't wait to see pics!! :fear
