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If you are thinking about buying a parrot, this
website may save you AND the bird from the same mistakes I made.
Here are a few basic facts about parrots you may
NOT have been told.
1. They scream and yell, but they may
never talk.
2. They're messy and may chew up your
furniture.
3.
They're demanding and must have daily interaction.
4. They require a specialized diet.
5. They cost a fortune in upkeep.
6. They may not even like you.
7. You have to throw away all scented
candles,plug-ins, aerosol cans! (and much more).
8. Some parrots live up to 80 years.
9. Many parrots can never be taught to do "tricks".
10. THEY BITE!
That's only the tip of the iceberg. The list goes
on and on.
You MUST educate yourself about parrots before you
bring one into your home. This is so important. In order to
better understand their needs, you must know that these are NOT
domesticated animals, they are often only one generation away from the
rain forests and jungles...they are wild creatures. If there
is ever going to be any hope for these beautiful and majestic animals,
we must stop the over breeding and selling of babies. I hope
that once you meet some of the birds our members have adopted or
rescued, and visit our message board, you will join us in trying to
find homes for the many parrots already out there looking for a new
home, and spreading the word to others about rescue and
rehoming. Many parrots in rescues have been passed
around and rehomed many times before ending up in the rescue.
Not all parrots in rescue's are "bad" birds, or mean. Many
are there simply because their owners could no longer care for them for
many reasons, their health, children, divorce etc. They are
loving, gentle creatures, just looking for a home.
But I'm not here just to tell
you the downside to owning a parrot. I am here to tell you
and share with you the WONDERFUL and positive side of sharing your home
with a rehomed/rescued parrot.
I hope you will read and learn from this site. It
will not always be pretty...it's certainly not a "feel" good or
"fluffy" message board. Our goal here is to try to stop you
from ever buying a parrot from a pet store or breeder, again. (or for
first timers, from buying your first parrot!)
But you WILL read many touching and wonderful
stories from people who rescued/rehomed birds, and realize that there
IS an alternative to buying a baby parrot....a very rewarding and
positive experience...for both you and the parrot.
or choose your
destination from the menu
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