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Kali

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Charlie the Galah (Rose Breasted) Cockatoo.
Hi guys!

I’m Kali. I have a good amount of experience with birds, but by no means am I an expert. I am learning something new every single day, and I am loving it!

I have experience mainly in wild birds and small companion parrots (Budgies/parakeets, cockatiels, magpies, kookaburras, etc.), however I have recently had the most amazing bird brought into my life - a wonderful special needs Galah who had spent the first year of his life in a stressful, miserable, lonely environment. He has become an extreme plucker and no longer has wing or tail feathers, and from my experience, he has done enough damage that they won’t grow back rendering him disabled.

I have named him Charlie. I chose a gender neutral name as I was unsure how long it would be before I could get a good look at his eyes, which is the best and easiest way to visually sex an adult Galah. It didn’t take as long as I thought, and while he is still scared of hands, he has already shown immense strength and trust in me in the 24 hours since I rescued him, both allowing me to examine his wings and tail, giving snuggles, and doing his absolute best to balance on my shoulder and arms while I walk through the house very slowly.

I am completely head over heels with this guy, and I look forward to finding advice on how best to care for a bird with a disability.

Thanks for letting me ramble on!

I look forward to getting to know you all ☺️

Lots of birb love,
Kali & Charlie.
 

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Welcome and be welcomed. We have several very active Galah owners here and some quite experienced rescuers too. Bless you for taking this guy and giving him the love he'll need to gain a happy life. Indeed, blessings on you!
 

Scott

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Welcome to the forums, Kali!! You have done something very special by adopting Charlie. That you detect progress in one day bodes well for an amazingly close bond!

Would love to see pictures!
 

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