PARROTLET WARRANTY :
– Due to high volume, shipping times may be a little longer than usual. Please be patient. Processing time can be two weeks to 30 days.
Terms of Service & Cancellations and refund policy. This transaction is non-refundable. Much of the information published with permission from Sean Ira.
Refresh this web page for the most current publication of the warranty. For a printed of this warranty please print the latest page.
Agreement between Fly Babies aka Fly Babies Aviary and the
Person Responsible for Buying the bird(s).
Health: All birds – Delivery guaranteed.
This Warranty starts when you take possession of the bird and will follow the terms and policies set on this warranty. All birds are sold “as is”. No refunds, no exchanges, no returns on any bird purchase including back ordered bird purchases. Even though the birds are hand fed – No warranty is made as to temperament and/or personality.
Hand-Fed/Hand-Trained Parrots: If you are purchasing a hand-fed baby a lot of time has been put into the care and feeding. However, these are not domesticated animals and no warranty is made as to temperament and/or personality. Absolutely no warranty what so ever on unweaned babies.
Parrots will quickly lose their tameness if not handled every day when they are young. Normally a bird that has been hand-fed can be re-tamed within just a few hours of dedicated handling time. In many cases re-taming a baby only takes a few minuets. Sometimes Parrots get scared when first meeting new owners or people. Please thoroughly read the Parrot Handout * * link * * * and watch our Youtube training videos. * * * link * * * It may take a few days for your baby to get adjusted to its new home.
It is recommend that you watch as many videos as possible on our Youtube channel, especially the ones on training.
Go to www.youtube.com/flybabies123.com
Parrots are not domesticated animals and no warranty is made as to temperament and/or personality.
The good news: After the babies have matured into a young adult birds and they have been handled daily, they normally retain and keep their tameness. So it is very important to handle your new baby even just 3 minutes every day if possible so the baby does not feel he/she is abandoned. These are amazingly intelligent animals, as they understand some words, but primarily identify with whatever emotion you are feeling. Always collect and adjust yourself to have an aura of love when approaching your little bird-child.
Biting: Read our handout on Parrots that you are sent when buying a Parrot. Watch our Youtube video . Also, this is a good article. Our birds are loving and tame when shipped. If one of our Parrots should ever bite, it is due to fear. Once he or she settles in and you gently show that you can be trusted, by all means this should no longer be a problem. Gentleness of voice and touch and enveloping the bird in love is the key.
General Terms: We do not pay for or reimburse any vet visit, office visit or any medical charges. We only warranty you the replacement of the bird. We do not offer any cash or credit card refunds for any reason. If a doctor recommends that you return the bird you will need to immediately contact us so we can give you instructions. Although we have not had this happen, if it ever does, we need to know about it so we can take appropriate actions to further protect those in our aviary. If a veterinary office suggests charging for euthanizing your little one, we recommend letting the bird pass away from natural causes. The below question and answers section of this warranty is part of the warranty terms and we recommend you read the section in full.
Delivery – Limited Warranty Policy:
Guarantee delivery – The shipping company guarantees delivery of your bird(s), head and breast color not guaranteed. All birds are sold “as is”. Even though the birds are hand-fed – No warranty is made regarding temperament and/or personality.
*The autopsy (necropsy) that we talked about above is not required only because we don’t want to require our customers to pay for such a costly service. However, you are welcome to have one done at your own expense. Of course, it would be advisable to have one done if you have other birds that were in contact with the bird in question. We would also be interested as breeders in knowing the results.
Male or Female Parrot (sex of bird): Depending on the bird you are getting – many of our birds are sexually dimorphic (males and females are visually distinct). This means that the sex of the bird can be determined by visual observation by just looking at the bird. We cannot warranty the sex of young birds. Gender not guaranteed.
Through healthy breeding and feeding, we have increased the number of birds in each clutch, so we are able to offer them at a more affordable price. As the bird raising business has grown, there is less time to spend on photography due to more time spent with the Parrots. Therefore, we reserve the right to send a like but not exact bird, as seen in our example photographs. We will always choose for you the very best and sweetest we have available.
The birds that you will see posted for sale are not exactly the birds that you will receive when you place your order. However all birds look the same among their specie or mutations. That is why is important that when you place your order you pic the one that has the specifications that you are looking for and we will match it for you. Bird orders can take up to 30 days of processing time due to the high demand.
WARRANTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Our Health Warranty starts when you purchase the bird. (The below question and answers section is part of the warranty terms )
Question – Why is this such a limited warranty with no refunds offered?
Answer – As with any living animal, fear, loss of appetite, lack of sleep, lack of food or water, chilling, heat prostration and or other forms of stress can make a bird quickly susceptible to illness or death. These things can potentially cause diarrhea, respiratory infection, and a variety of other illnesses. Exposure to other birds, cigarette smoke or other toxins can rapidly deteriorate a birds health. After the bird leaves our care we have no control over these things. That is why our warranty is limited. Most breeders and most pet stores offer no warranty at all on livestock. As is or no warranty is the normal. We offer this limited warranty because we are proud of the health and care we give each of our Parrots. We feed the highest quality feed and pellet food, The parents are supplied with multi vitamins and calcium at all times. Each breeder bird must pass strict standards before being entered into the breeding program. It is important for you to know that a totally 100% healthy bird at the time of purchase can get ill or even die within just a few hours. Birds are one of the most fragile animals on the planet. They can catch a cold or the flu as easy as a human can and in some cases even easier. Something as simple as leaving the window down on the way home from picking up your baby can cause it to catch a cold or cause a stress issue that results in the bird getting ill. These things are out of our control. Catching a cold on top of the already stressful condition of travel in some cases along with temperature changes taking place rapidly can be deadly. Also a bird that goes without eating or drinking for just one day can die. Birds have one of the quickest metabolisms of any animal. It is almost impossible to warranty a bird once it has left our care because we have no control over its care from that moment forward. Something as simple as cooking dinner for your family can result in a healthy bird getting sick quickly. Its called Teflon toxicity. (See Info Below) This along with many other reasons is exactly why most bird breeders and pet stores offer an AS IS no health warranty policy on all birds and live stock. Because of these and other issues we are only able to offer our very limited warranty. If your baby is being shipped it can be stressful. However each baby handles things differently and because of this we do not consider a a slight growth of Gram-negative bacteria post-shipping to be disease but recognize that this is a stress-related reaction to being shipped. Gram-negative bacteria is something that is found in every bird from time to time and only becomes an issue when levels are high. As of the date this warranty is being updated we have never had any issues with gram-negative bacteria in any of our babies or adult breeders. We are very proud of this fact.
Question – If the bird had an illness that resulted in death, would you require the dead bird to be returned?
Answer – Yes. To date, this has never happened, however, if it ever does, contact us immediately. We take health concerns very seriously and we would reserve the right to have an autopsy done as quickly as possible to make sure that the bird’s illness was not something that could cause any of our other birds illness or harm. Autopsy reports can save the lives of other birds.
Question – How do I get a copy of this warranty?
Answer – Our warranty may change or be updated at anytime. We supply all customers with access to this online (current copy only). We recommend that you print a copy of this warranty page on the day that you take possession of your new bird. You may also want to email a copy of this page to yourself as a backup copy. – Remember that even the question and answer section on this page is part of your warranty.
Question – Prior to shipping or pick up can I switch birds, change my mind and pick a different bird or even substitute for another bird.
Answer – Yes depending on the availability. We also reserve the right to substitute a bird if needed due to any health issues or concerns. If you (the customer) wishes to switch your bird for another bird we have available prior to shipping or pick up you will be required to pay any difference in the cost amount. However if you chose to substitute for a bird of lesser value you will not receive any refunds for the difference. Our policy is that the birds and the sale are not transferable. However, we will work with you to make sure you receive the bird you want. We want our babies going to homes with excited new owners and for the relationship to last the lifetime of the bird.
Additional Warranty Terms & Notes:
- We will work with you. We do stand behind each baby bird and will follow the warranty policies as outlined.
- At any place in this warranty we use the word baby or babies, We are talking about a baby bird , a young bird or adult bird. This warranty covers any bird we sell – baby or adult.
See Our Handout Regarding Toxicities.
Teflon toxicity: Birds are susceptible to a respiratory condition called “Teflon toxicity” or “PTFE poisoning/toxicosis.” Deaths can result from this condition, which is due to the noxious fumes emitted from overheated cookware coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). This chemical is found on most non-stick cookware and appliances, some stain repellant products, and other household items. (PTFE) intoxication, is a rapid and lethal gaseous intoxication of all species of birds. We strongly recommend you research PTFE online for more information.
Influenza: If you have the flu, please do not interact with you bird and wear a mask and gloves when feeding or cleaning the cage. Our veterinarian said that you can make your birds sick if you interact with them when you have the flu.
Smoking, air fresheners, and some colognes can prove toxic. Search the internet to discover which foods and conditions can be toxic to birds.
Bird Care, Important Information: Please thoroughly read the handout given to you at time of purchase. Many web sites online offer free information about the care of birds. We recommend you search such sites to learn all that you can for the health and safety of your new bird. We must assume that all buyers know how to properly care for a bird, so please study the literature you find. If you need help or care information, please let us know.
Additional Terms: This warranty is to follow all rules and laws of Hillsborough County Florida. Any mediation or court actions must take place in or through Hillsborough County Courts or Hillsborough County Florida Services. If any part of this warranty is judged as not legal or binding, the rest of the warranty will still be in full force and effect. You agree by purchase to the terms of this warranty. Buyer also understands and agrees that Fly Babies or its owners at no time can be held responsible for any more money other than the amount that was paid for the bird, as we do not cover any shipping, medical or legal costs. You understand that we do not offer refunds. Buyer also agrees that if a Florida Court or mediation service were to rule any monies due to the buyer the total amount would not exceed the full price that was paid for the bird not including shipping.