Interviewing a breeder & Seeing the facility

[M&M Ninja]

I'm looking at getting a baby bird, and I have the opportunity to drive to the breeder and check things out. I have some questions (don't feel like you have to answer them all)...

1. How does one evaluate a breeder? What standards are essential vs. "nice to have"?
2. How important is it to see a breeding facility beforehand and meet the birds and breeder?
3. How long should the eggs/babies stay with the parents?
4. Is it possible to assess personality/temperament of a baby bird? If so, how does a buyer go about doing it?

 

[TiredOldMan]

All good questions
I'm interested in the answers you get even though I'm not looking for a baby.