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And this is why, exactly. You NAILED it. This "you don't trust me" stuff was a mantra she used over the phone. She said it at least two or three times and when I expressed confusion and desire to work things out, she just paused and repeated it.The fact that this woman did not immediately rush the baby to the vet is just a huge warning... she only seems a wonderful caring breeder because she has not been caught in this position before or no one has questioned her... I am sure something similar has happened, but when she said she had experience and this is how she deals with it, someone new to birds would probably be inclined to believe her because she does put on such a good sweet loving facade... The fact you questioned her and challenged her is the show of her true colors. If she was doing the right thing, she would not be upset with you, she would simply explain why or what her logic and reason is... the whole tirade you shared from her is a complete projection to make YOU the problem, to try to make you feel guilty or wrong for questioning her... not sure, but I am guessing she doesn't walk on water...
This breeder (I guess it's okay to mention that this is Pampered Peeps, btw, a well known and supposedly reputable breeder), did all that too! ... minus the vet checks. Such sweet photos of the babies growing up, with flowers and nice backgrounds and all. And email updates of their progress. I was completely smitten with that baby I had reserved. We'd already NAMED him, because he was supposed to come home very soon! And then he hurts himself, and because I dared question her no-vet decision, she ends everything and sends back the money. :/Our favorite breeder (Chambersburg, PA) takes every baby to the vet for a check before they go home, even her cockatiels. I know that breeder is passionate about her birds, it shows in all the cute photos she takes, even long after the birds are sold and until they go home. Not just a pic of the bird sitting on the table or on a hand, but she does all these cute little backgrounds and pics with props, etc. And pics of her cuddling on the sofa at night with different babies. And again, every baby sees a vet for an all around wellness, no problems / illness check.
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Hi. I went to their site to see what the place was like. If I found the right place, it's in Arizona, it looks as if the lady's husband also works with her. Perhaps you can try contacting him? Maybe he is less of a psycho than his wife is? I'm just suggesting this, because I know if I were waiting for a bird, as you were, and planning his future, I don't think I could just let it go like this. It's not just about ANY bird, it's about YOUR bird. I would have to give it a try, or it would plague me forever.
Just my thoughts.
Have you checked out petfinder to see if there is a shelter in the area? Might be a great way to meet a bunch of different types of birds and never know, one might let you know they are the one you should be taking home