type of birds rehomed/fostered

[iti hoa's mom]

Many people talk about toos being rehomed. One family group I see rehomed/fostered are conures. People get those in the aratinga group and can no longer stand the noise. Of course they didn't deal with the screeching nor had any idea how to deal with it. The most birds I have fostered came from this group. I have not had to deal with large tooz though so can't share that experience.

My one rehomed bird, blue crown conure, cam from a teenage boy. His parents had large birds. The teenager lost interest in Maybe and Maybe screeches when he doesn't like someones presence or if there is danger (through his eyes). Maybe is one of my alert/sentry type birds. He also was a junk food junkie. Boy could she spot a bag of doritos!

Maybe is one of my most loving and affectionate, quiet shy birds. Each morning I open the cage door and she peeks through the opening to give me kisses then says "mmmm good kisses". He is a good bird even if he is shy. Anyone can hold him. She is one of my birds I would take to a nursing home and patients could hold her. Didn't matter if their hands shook...he held on. Maybe went through the Delta society training and passed with top score for being a therapy bird. The patients most certainly loved her talking. He does talk in public and he will talk to others on the phone.

Peggy and Maybe (is Maybe a boy or girl...that is the question)

[Sashagirl]

I have taken in Macaws,Conures,Greys,Cockatoos,Amazons as well as Cockatiels,Senegals and an Eclectus.So you see it's not always the known problem birds that get rehomed.

[iti hoa's mom]

My one rehomed bird,


Meant to say "one of my rehomed birds"



peeks through the opening to give me kisses then says "mmmm good kisses".

Actually says "good sugar"

Must be late so will head on out of dodge and see ya'll tomorrow and maybe have more tails. LOL


Peggy and Maybe (is Maybe a boy or girl...that is the question)

[too&me]

I see a lot of small conures at the sanctuary-Senegals, Quakers, Maroon bellys , Green cheeks & Sun & Jenday conures. They are beautiful birds who enjoy being in a flock out there.

[FoxersArtist]

I think I have fostered more cockatoos than any other type of bird, but we also get a lot of macaws & amazons. I know that conures are at high risk of being rehomed, but we haven't had many at our rescue. We also get a lot of cockatiels and budgies - probably because there are so many in existence. What I haven't seen are many african greys and pionus floating around. Is it because they are usually more quiet? I know that pionus are quite adaptable and that probably works in their favor.
-Anna

[Birdlover]

Most of my amazons are rehomes. They are such awesome birds but certainly not for everyone. They all came to me about the same age... 5 to 6 years. I think a lot of people just dont understand they change and they grow up. Its too bad because they still turn out to be awesome companions. My sweetest bird is a BFA... she thinks she is a 'Too in a green suit.

[iti hoa's mom]

When discussing rehomed birds with another group a few years back we found regionally certain birds ended up in some places more than others. Severe macaws can have a rehome rate but none so far have mentioned them. One lady that took them in and enjoyed them for their high energy and cleverness. Most certainly everyone hears about the tooz and amazons. People are attracted to these birds.

Peggy

[too&me]

You mentioned severe macaws-At the sanctuary there are Yellow collared, Nobles, a Geenwing, A Catalina, Hans, Red bellied and 6-Blue & golds at last count. So here outside of Houston the Blue & Golds seem to be the most rehomed.

[birdscomefirst]

Hi All,

I think that in no particular order, that the following birds are most often rehomed.

Toos, for noise and feather issues.

Greys for feather issues. (or they don't talk)

Conures for noise issues

Macaws for noise and beak use issues (either biting or destruction of woodwork:-)

Then all others for life change issues.

It is sometimes tough to convince people of the awesome , lifetime responsibilities that any parrot should be, before they bring a parrot home as a companion.

Also, some folks have expectations that are not met such as a parrot talking that may or may not happen that influences the rehoming of birds.

Thanks,

[Cheryl]

I have rehomed 3 birds, the rest were purchased as babies. I even purchased 2 of the rehomes, just to get them out fast. One was a Too, he is a great bird. The other was a sun who was abused by the people who had him. I told my husband about him and I never saw a man open his wallet up so fast to get $ out. He has such a soft heart. To this day the bird he saved still tries to kill him. My last rehome was a tiel. He is also a sweetie.

[bonnie]

My one rehomed bird,


Meant to say "one of my rehomed birds"



peeks through the opening to give me kisses then says "mmmm good kisses".

Actually says "good sugar"

Must be late so will head on out of dodge and see ya'll tomorrow and maybe have more tails. LOL


Peggy and Maybe (is Maybe a boy or girl...that is the question)

I was SO trying to figure out why you kept going back and forth between he and she... DUH!!!:doh:

[iti hoa's mom]

I was SO trying to figure out why you kept going back and forth between he and she... DUH!!!:doh:

Bonnie, it is just my humor slipping in now and then. Maybe at age 7 was finally DNA'd sexed so we know if Maybe is a girl or boy...but it is so much fun having people guess. Maybe goes along with the joke. Maybe is even a hoot on the phone and laughs with the best. HE is a great bird and wonderful companion. He is great at nursing homes even patients with parkinson's with shaking hands...he will let them hold him. Yes, Maybe is a HE.

Maybe is one of the 4 birds I took for pet testing through the Delta society...he got 100 on the testing and one of the favorites as well. The Delta society trainer rarely sees birds for testing in this area.

Peggy

[Dot]

My Scarlet and my YNA are re-homes.

[Dot]

Actually says "good sugar"



That's sweet. Today Blusher very sweetly said, "Hi, Sugarbooger." "Good sugar" sounds so much better, and I promise I quit calling Fergie "Booger Butt," but not soon enough. :rolleyes:

[Dot]

Most of my amazons are rehomes. They are such awesome birds but certainly not for everyone. They all came to me about the same age... 5 to 6 years. I think a lot of people just dont understand they change and they grow up. Its too bad because they still turn out to be awesome companions. My sweetest bird is a BFA... she thinks she is a 'Too in a green suit.

Cyan and Tommie are "sisters in that too thing."

[TikiTalks]

:hyst::toofunny:That's sweet. Today Blusher very sweetly said, "Hi, Sugarbooger." "Good sugar" sounds so much better, and I promise I quit calling Fergie "Booger Butt," but not soon enough. :rolleyes:
ROFLMAO:rofl: Sugar booger... I use booger butt too! Luckily, noone has started saying sugarbooger lolo;

[Birdlover]

Cyan and Tommie are "sisters in that too thing."

Female BFAs are the BEST :D Although Cyan's ex, Odie, has really come a long way. We had a pin-feather preening session today that lasted a good 20 minutes. I was so proud of him for not biting me :rolleyes:

[bonnie]

Bonnie, it is just my humor slipping in now and then. Maybe at age 7 was finally DNA'd sexed so we know if Maybe is a girl or boy...but it is so much fun having people guess. Maybe goes along with the joke. Maybe is even a hoot on the phone and laughs with the best. HE is a great bird and wonderful companion. He is great at nursing homes even patients with parkinson's with shaking hands...he will let them hold him. Yes, Maybe is a HE.

Maybe is one of the 4 birds I took for pet testing through the Delta society...he got 100 on the testing and one of the favorites as well. The Delta society trainer rarely sees birds for testing in this area.

Peggy

I have thought of taking Chicken to a nursing home. He did WONDEFULLY the day I took him to a middle school. One of my momma's friends is a middle school science teacher and she had me bring Chicken in to visit. We had some EXCELLENT conversations going about birds. It was a BLAST! And of course my Chicken was being a ham! He LOVES showing off... so cute.