Toby – Black Headed Caique

Toby is a 10 yr old Black Headed Caique.  These are fairly uncommon birds as there are only a few in Canada but are gaining popularity.  They are known as the clowns of the bird world.  Toby is not a great talker but does imitate doors creaking and a few other sounds.  He loves to ride around on you and would prefer to spend the day on your shoulder.  He can be a bit nippy getting him out of his cage but once out he is fine.  I had him laying on his back in my hand last night and we played tickle toes.  His colors are amazing as are some of his whistles.    Due to health issues the owners were forced to give him up.  He may prefer a man as a handler but was fine with me.  A little time will tell.

Sweet Pea – Peach Faced Love Bird

Sweet Pea is hand tame but can nip at times.  She is 10 yrs old and grew up with 2 finch as her buddies.  The finch passed away and she misses them.  She can say pretty bird and loves to sleep in her igloo on the bottom of her cage.  We have moved her into a cage with Dutchie and both are getting along but a little distant from each other.  Due to health issues the family have been forced to find her a new home.

Misconceptions About Rescue Parrots

Not all rescue parrots come from abused or neglected backgrounds.  Although there are some that do.  The majority are  given up by their owners due to no fault of their own but can no longer care for the birds.  Health issues, circumstances beyond their control, moves, deaths etc. are just some of the reasons that parrots end up coming into our care.

Due to our work in the avian community, we get asked regularly to help owners find new loving homes for the fids (feathered kids).  They count on us as they know our standards are high and we are highly involved in the avian community from bird clubs to humane societys and local vet colleges.  They want to utilize our experience and vast network to find the best placements for their birds.

Many of the birds that come to us have come from wonderful loving homes that due to unfortunate circumstances have to be placed into a new home.  The owners are devastated at having to give up their loved ones and have entrusted them into our care  to find a proper home for their loved ones.

We do get cases of abuse and neglect from time to time but most of the birds that come here are not abused or neglected.  It is still sad and devastating on the birds that they have to be removed from their loving homes. But cases of abuse are not common place.  You might find some of these birds here for months on end while we work on behaviours.  They are posted available for adoption in the event that another experienced person may be able to take on a bird with  some of these problems and do the behaviour modifications themselves.  This does happen on ocassion.  We also believe in full disclosure and make sure each potential adoptive home, understands with eyes wide open, what to expect then they bring a particular bird home.  Some are definitely harder to place than others but during their stay with us we work on behavior modifications to fix some of the problems they arrived with.

My own philosophy and how I have always viewed what we do is that the owners have come to us and entrusted us to find the best possible placement and most suitable home for their bird.  It is my job to make sure that the birds come first and their needs will be met regardless of who wants the bird.  This job I take very seriously.

We try not to refuse homes when people want a bird.  We try to direct them sometimes on a more appropriate bird than what they may be inquiring about.  As we are aware of the various species needs and abilities or we direct them to further their research before deciding on a parrot as a pet.

It is our firm belief that pet birds belong in  loving homes and deserve to be loved and given lots of attention.  We carefully match up the birds needs to what potential homes are able to offer the parrot.  Only then will an adoptoin take place.

If you look at our past successes and reference letters, you will see that we are good at what we do!

Please consider giving some of these wonderful second hand parrots a chance at a new life as they can make wonderful companions and most come already trained!

Kaylee – Quaker

Kaylee is a 10 yr old quaker who has a preference for men.  She was fine with me and sat and cuddled with me.  Based on a conversation with the owners.  She molts heavy but all feathers will return.  Right now it looks like she is a little plucked around the shoulders but I was told that is how she molts.  She is friendly and a good talker.  Due to health issues we have been asked to find her a new home.

Buddy – Double Yellow Headed Amazon

Buddy is a sweet 10 yr old Double Yellow Headed Amazon, with a wonderful personality.  He sings and has a gentle nature.  Due to a health issue the family has no choice but to give him up.  Seems to prefer a female handler.  He is in excellent feather.