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All cages should be of a reasonable size, which can allow the bird to extend its wings fully. There should be enough room for another bird to fly past without touching another bird. People understand the birds are only housed in them for a short period of time, but they can be enclosed in those cages for many hours, which can break laws in some countries.
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Clearly it will depend on the size, or type of bird you are purchasing. Most people will usually bring a transporter cage, or cardboard box with air holes, for smaller birds. Larger birds are often placed in a crate of some kind designed for that type of bird, or a large cage. A seller has the right to refuse to sell you any bird if they feel the carrier cage is either overloaded, or too small. It is mostly common sense, crammed conditions during transportation will affect the wellbeing of the bird.
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You can raise the complaint with the Bird Tabletop organisers. There are laws in place in particular countries which make sure the wellbeing of all captive bred birds. The seller is responsible for the care of the birds they are selling, they should be sold in good health. Bird Tabletop organisers have the right to take action against sellers who house their birds which they feel is unsatisfactory, or breaks the law.
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If you had already paid for the bird, then you should have collected it there and then. If you paid, then the seller re-sold the bird, you can ask for a refund, or make a complaint to the organisers. Once you pay for a bird, 'you' are responsible for that bird. If a bird was sold after being told it would be put by for you, without you paying for it, the seller has the right to sell the bird to who ever they choose.
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Raise a complaint with the organisers immediately, and say nothing to the seller, or you risk them leaving the event with the birds.
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Yes, organisers usually have a low tolerance towards difficult, or rude people. Raise a complaint with the organisers, and let them deal with it.
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This varies depending on the organisers. Not all Bird Tabletop Sales charge the same for entry, this is because you have to take into account the size of the building, location, availability, and other factors. Most Bird Tabletop Sales will allow you a membership, which can lower the entry cost, offer discounts for students, senior citizens, or children. To find out how much the Bird Tabletop Sale is charging, you can find them on the list on this site, then view their details on pricing. Because pricing changes all the time, it is difficult to add exact prices here.
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Costs are usually determined by table. They often charge by how many tales you require, or even the size of the table. The costs vary from one Bird Tabletop Sale to another. Some may require additional fees, but they will tell you before you pay. To find out the actual fees, please search for their Bird Tabletop Sale on this site (if they are registered with us), where you will find all the information on fees in their description.
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The answer to this question is simple, "you". Please do not try to sell any bird which you suspect may be sick or dying. Sellers that sell sick birds, not only give themselves a bad name, but also the Bird Tabletop Sale. The organisers work hard to be reputable, and trusted. If you find you do have a sick bird on sale, please remove it from the building, and take it to a vet at the nearest possible time for help. Removing the bird will help prevent the spread of any infections, or diseases.
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Most definitely, you have the right to refuse to sell to anyone. Dirty transport cages are clues to the future wellbeing of the birds you sell to them.
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This usually depends on the Bird Tabletop Sale you are attending, most do not usually charge for parking at all.
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Some Bird Tabletop Sales do have reserved parking for disabled people, some are situated close to the building, or entrance. You can find out more details about parking by searching for the Bird Tabletop Sale you are planning to attend on our site, they should provide more details on parking.
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In this scenario, you may need to find one nearby which is not on the premises, you may be subjected to parking fees, which have nothing to do with the Bird Tabletop Sale organisers.
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Most Bird Tabletop Sales do have rules, but these are pretty simple, such as, cage sizes, times you must get there if you are a seller, times you can enter as a buyer, how many tables you can have... You also need to remember, they also have laws to abide by. You can ask by either contacting them directly, or ask at the entrance.
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If you disagree with a rule, you can either not attend at all, or question them about it if you feel it is unfair. Regulations, however, are regulations, and will not change to suit you. The laws surrounding Bird Tabletop Sales are put in place for the wellbeing of the birds being sold there, they need protecting too.
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The rules are made by the organisers of the Bird Tabletop Sales, the regulations are made by the government which are laws.
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Some Bird Tabletop Sales may provide a list of rules & regulations on request, others do not. Regulations can be found on the government's website surrounding the buying, or selling, of captive bred birds.
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Most Bird Tabletop Sales do have a canteen where you can buy food & drinks, although some do not. You can check with the organisers first, and bring your own if they do not have a canteen on site.
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Of course, in this day n' age, most venues have been adapted to suit people with disabilities, or wheelchair users. There maybe a rare occasion where one Bird Tabletop Sale does not have any adaptations for the disabled, but as mentioned earlier, it is rare. You can always contact the organisers first to ask.
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Nearly all of them are rented for the day by the organisers. As of today, I have not found a single one that is owned by an organiser. Usually town halls, or industrial buildings are rented for that day.
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I can say 95% of them will have a restroom. I have not attended one yet without a restroom.
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Almost certainly, there are always traders who sell products, and no livestock. I am sure they have what ever you need, or at least can get what ever you need, and bring it to the next event.
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Yes, you would need to contact the organisers to arrange dates, times and, prices.
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Yes of course. Contact the organisers well in advanced, so they can make all the arrangements for you.
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Yes, especially if you are requesting items such as sacks of seed, or something they do not normally have with them.
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This is a tricky question, you should ask the organisers if this is allowed first. It can depend on if it is between sellers, buyers, or sellers and buyers.