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Friends Of A Feather is a rescue and sanctuary for birds and parrots of all kinds. Our primary goal is to provide a safe haven for birds in need and try to place as many as possible in loving LIFETIME homes. If a bird can not be adopted out due to behavioral, medical or other problems they become a resident of our sanctuary. We work alongside the FFL rescue to educate the public about the unique needs of these animals.
Parrots can be one of the toughest pets to care for because of their advanced social and intellectual requirements. A parrot is not the right pet for everyone, and certain considerations must be made before considering adding a parrot to your family.
Parrots are LOUD. Even the more quiet parrot species can make loud vocalizations. Most parrots are loud in the morning and evening, but that does not mean that they will not feel the need to vocalize at other times as well. A parrot will screech when they are happy, bored, playful, frustrated or tired.
Parrots are destructive. They need constant supervision and even with it sometimes still manage to get into mischief. Having a parrot can be like having a toddler.
Most parrots can NOT be reliably potty trained. Although it is possible to partially potty train most parrots, they are not as physically able to 'hold it' as other pets are, and it is the owner's responsibility to remember when their bird requires a 'potty break' to avoid messes.
Parrots require a LOT of attention and interaction from their family. Parrots are flock birds and in the wild are never on their own. Because of this, they can develop serious behavioral disorders if they are neglected. Most parrots require a MINIMUM of four hours of play and interaction OUTSIDE of their cage with their family. Typically parrots do not do well in homes where no one is home for more than 6 or 7 hours a day.
Parrots are EXPENSIVE. Even after the initial cost of buying or adopting a parrot, keeping a happy, healthy bird is expensive and time consuming. Parrots need FRESH foods and variety every day. Pelleted and seed commercial diets are good, but it is also important to cook for your parrot at least semi-daily. Toys need to be replaced and changed frequently so your bird doesn't become bored with them. Annual vet check ups are important to ensure that your bird stays in good health.
Adopting an adult parrot, as opposed to buying a baby or young bird, means that you are saving a parrot from an uncertain future. Also adopting an adult bird means that the bird is less likely to develop additional behavioral issues.
We are always in need of foster homes and volunteers, so if you are interested in helping out animals in need contact us.
These are just a few of the wonderful birds that have found homes since FFL and FOAF have partnered:
