When I had to help my 50 year old White Front Amazon, cross the rainbow bridge, I didn't think I wanted another parrot. I was wrong, I missed the sound and companionship. Two weeks later, the cashier at the local gas station offered to give me her grey. He has been with me for 3 years now. He plucks, he was neglected and abused and I couldn't love him more. We have come a long way. During my journey of do I want a parrot or not, what should I do? I looked and looked. I did tell friends I was looking (maybe) for another parrot. It is truly sad how many people are willing to get "rid" of a parrot. I also noticed at my vets office there were posters of birds that were looking for a good home. My thoughts on this? Yes you can buy a baby from a breeder. You can also rescue a bird through either a website online or try and find one on your own. I have had parrots for 40 years and never paid for one. I had keets, tiels, lovebirds, amazon and now my grey in my profile pic. Don't give up and please, be careful of rip off artists.