Potentially Rehoming

[Owlet]

This is the last thing I want to post and it hurts me very much so to. But due to declining mental and physical health I am having a hard time giving the birds everything they need.
I am in no rush and I will be very picky, these are my children and I want what is best for them. They don't need to go to the same home(s) and would come with all their supplies.

1. Lincoln
Lincoln is a male eclectus parrot. He has feather destructive tendencies that I have been unable to curb. He also has chronic beak growth and needs to be brought to the vet and sedated for beak trims. He likes puzzle toys/foraging toys and toys he can shred. He doesn't like wooden toys. He is roughly 21 years old. He takes medicam / pain meds twice a day for arthritis. (he is very good about taking it from the syringe). He loves to just hang out with people. He loves his showers, I just use a reptile mister to mist him down. He is a very good eater and will eat just about anything you offer him. He cannot be given anything with corn in it however. He knows a handful of fun tricks like basketball, ring games, spin, wave, etc. He does not fly unless spooked.

2. Apollo
Apollo is a female cockatiel that is 7 years old. She is overall really good health wise however she does currently have a hormone implant due to excessive egg laying that would need to be renewed in a year if egg laying comes back. She's very shy but warms up quickly, especially when millet is involved. She is smart (for a cockatiel) but still rather skittish when it comes to new things. She is an okay eater, but sometimes it takes her some time to warm up to new food. Apollo is a goodish flyer.

3. Aster
Aster is a green cheek conure who is 4 years old. She's a lovely girl. She's very friendly, but also isn't afraid to bite. She's not super cuddly, but she doesn't mind hanging out with you. She loves food and will eat literally anything you put in her bowl. She also loves to make soup so her water needs to be changed frequently. If you ask her "who's a good girl?" she will give you a very exaggerated kiss. Aster can fly but she prefers to walk/climb to places.

I would be looking for people in Colorado or surrounding states primarily. However I am willing to travel further if there's a really good home available for them.

Feel free to ask questions, I'll do my best to answer.

 

[kme3388]

I’m sorry you are in this situation. Your own medical issues on top of caring for others, parrots, and such can get overwhelming.

I have a scatter brain. I have to write down everything to be on time, and keep myself on task. When I was first starting out on my own I was a complete hot mess. When myself, and a boyfriend split I had an apartment for 2 incomes. It then became just mine. I was 19 years old, and very overwhelmed. I had to ask for help from family to help care for my animals. I ended up moving back home for a few weeks while I was moving. I needed a more affordable efficiency apartment, and that efficiency apartment wasn’t large enough for pets. I did unfortunately need to find different placement for a few pets. I really regretted it. My family talked me into it.

This is just my personal experience, and yours is quite different. Just be careful before adopting out your parrots. It’s something that cannot be undone. Do you have any family or friends that could potentially help you out with your parrots while you get things figured out? Shelters at times will temporarily watch a parrot while someone is struggling as well. Do you have any in your area?


Again, I’m sorry for your situation. I hope things start to go in a positive direction for you.

 

[Corkscr.ew]

I'm sorry you're dealing with so much. I hope you can find the perfect arrangement for your babies.

 

[Owlet]

I’m sorry you are in this situation. Your own medical issues on top of caring for others, parrots, and such can get overwhelming.

I have a scatter brain. I have to write down everything to be on time, and keep myself on task. When I was first starting out on my own I was a complete hot mess. When myself, and a boyfriend split I had an apartment for 2 incomes. It then became just mine. I was 19 years old, and very overwhelmed. I had to ask for help from family to help care for my animals. I ended up moving back home for a few weeks while I was moving. I needed a more affordable efficiency apartment, and that efficiency apartment wasn’t large enough for pets. I did unfortunately need to find different placement for a few pets. I really regretted it. My family talked me into it.

This is just my personal experience, and yours is quite different. Just be careful before adopting out your parrots. It’s something that cannot be undone. Do you have any family or friends that could potentially help you out with your parrots while you get things figured out? Shelters at times will temporarily watch a parrot while someone is struggling as well. Do you have any in your area?


Again, I’m sorry for your situation. I hope things start to go in a positive direction for you.

I am currently in a situation where I cannot work a normal job and while I have enough income to take care of the birds I have been deemed disabled by the state and I am currently in the process of receiving disability aid. I currently live with my parents (I am 26) and they largely help me with the birds and finances and such. However, being in this house has progressively become an unsafe environment due to my eldest brother being a not good person, specifically towards me. I am being put in a situation where my parents believe it were best if I didn't live in this house anymore. I have housing lined up, but it's very likely I will not be able to bring the birds. My parents say I can leave them at this house, but I do not think that is fair to the birds. While my parents can feed them and what not, they cannot give them the social stimulation they'd need throughout the day.

I have one bird rescue close to me and while they are regularly considered trustworthy and well run, they have a lot of birds in their care and they're known either being very hard to adopt from or it being a very slow process. And while I think Apollo and Aster could easily find new homes, I think Lincoln will really struggle. And I worry about him sitting in an overcrowded shelter with little to no social stimulation.

I do not have other family or friends that could temporarily house them.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

It sounds like you're really overwhelmed, especially since Lincoln is now making that very odd snoring sound, but feeling overwhelmed will pass. In the meantime try to take slow deep breaths. They can really help you find your center. As kme3388 commented, rehoming is hard to reverse after it's been done and the regret and guilt can exacerbate your mental health issues.

None of us are perfect bird owners. Our devotion and attentiveness to them is often cyclical and your birds can be more forgiving of your frailties than you think and once they're gone, they're gone.

 

[kme3388]

I couldn’t afford food at times, and went without health insurance in my early 20’s. I had to prioritize shelter, and my essentials. I worked two jobs, and I was above the threshold for assistance but too broke to walk across the street. My parents really couldn’t afford much. They pretty much pushed myself, and my brothers out of the house at very young ages. My dad was a chronic alcoholic. I was living with my boyfriend at the age of 16. I grew up very rough. Parents with morals didn’t have their children around me because of my upbringing. I can’t say I blame them looking back at it as a much older adult. I’ve made my fair share of mistakes when I was younger too. I promise all of this that you are going through will pass. You just have to take things day by day. Accomplish one thing at a time, and do your best to breathe. Work on getting yourself the resources you need (assistance) to get yourself in a better situation. Leaving your birds temporarily with your parents to get yourself together is completely understandable.

Also understand training with your parrot for 20-30 minutes a day isn’t a bad thing. You don’t need your parrot out all day long to be a good parront. My macaw was locked in a basement for many years. Everything is in small amounts for him, and baby steps. Some days he’ll come out for a few hours. Some days he’ll come out to train for 20 minutes for his pine nuts, and walk himself back to his cage after. He’s done for that day, and that’s okay (it’s his choice and his cage door is open). Don’t beat yourself up! There’s no time frame or best way to care for a parrot.

You would be correct. Feather pluckers, and birds with medical issues do sit at shelters for longer time frames then those with no medical issues. I myself adopt them anyway because they are still beautiful to me.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Perhaps a member reasonably close to where you live could foster them for a while. I realize that it's much harder to find a foster home for birds is much harder than for dogs.