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What should make you careful when buying a bird?

A very low price with no proof of where the bird came from.

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  1. A clean cage with fresh water
  2. A very low price and no proof of origin ✔
  3. A bright, alert bird

Why: Merck warns buyers to be careful when someone quotes a very low price and to ask for proof of the bird's origin. Price alone does not prove that a bird is healthy or legally sourced.

Huh, didn't know that: Merck says the seller should agree to take the bird back and refund you if it is not healthy.

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Why was the bird so cheap? It only said cheep.
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Answer: A very low price and no proof of origin. Merck warns buyers to be careful when someone quotes a very low price and to ask for proof of the bird's origin. Price alone does not prove that a bird is healthy or legally sourced.

  1. Merck Vet Manual: Choosing a Pet Bird www.merckvetmanual.com/bird-owners/choosing-and-taking-care-of-a-pet-bird/choosing-a-pet-bird
    Be careful about buying birds from anyone who quotes a very low price, and always ask for proof of where the bird came from.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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