Sugarbird was rescued in the early 2000s from a home where everyone was so afraid of him. He kept trying to get out of his cage because it was a 24-inch wide cage. He was frustrated, had pent-up energy not being spent, had inexperienced owners, not eating an ideal diet. We took him out of that situation and helped him heal emotionally, mentally, and physically. He now helps other birds feel comfortable in the rescue environment. He is a great friend to the Executive Director.
Stevie is an amazing, independent, intelligent, engaging 30-year-old male medium sulfur-crested cockatoo with personality and is looking for a wonderful new home where he can pick the person to love and groom him. He seems to prefer females, but would probably adjust to a man of his choosing. He’s a picky fellow when it comes to his companion. Stevie spent the first part of his life as the personal greeter in a local veterinarian’s office. So he loves being around people, but he definitely picks the ones he allows to interact with him. But he politely allows others to clean his cage and even “helps” those whom he likes. He alternates between referring to himself as Stevie or Boo-Boo, a nickname he obtained due to his young age upon arriving at the vet’s office.
Quite the talker Piper is. He has something to say in a very interesting way. He has been in rescue for a while before coming to PRH. We believe in him. That is why he is still in rehabilitation because he really likes people. So we have to get better with training to do better by him. We just want to give him options. Support Piper as he continues on his journey of learning how to say “no”.
A lovely little boy interested in everything! Loves chop and pellets and nuts, chewing wood on his stainless steel serving tray. He has come a long way in behavior and feather condition. He has to be encouraged to play, try new things, and given new problems to solve without stressing him out.
He was bought as a baby with a crop burn. The nice people who bought him rushed him to the vet for emergency surgery. He lost a bit of his crop but you can’t tell! He eats well and is an active, healthy boy. He is looking for a friend who understands B&G macaws because he does the bluff, blush, and beak play. He is still quite young but he has feathering issues due to hormonal upregulation that should return as he adjusts to the deslorelin implant. He will make a great companion and friend.
Poor Devito. He came in with his mate just passed and 4 new hatchlings that were dying due to Malnutrition. He seemed scared and confused. He came in on seed and was struggling. He and the kids are doing well and are separated. He is a very gentle, non aggressive, nervous little one. He just wants a friend and a home where they realize they need to pull eggs, not provide nesting materials, and let them be birds.
Yes, Alice is a male, his original owner didn’t know but he loves his name so we couldn’t change it, thus “Cooper” was added to his name. He is a real character and can be quite the conversationalist, mostly in cockatoo with some English phrases thrown in. You can often hear him say, “shower, shower” or “Alice is a pretty bird”, “Alice is a good bird”, “I love you”, “and then”, and much more. He loves to make up his own songs and gives new meaning to “singing in the shower”. Although not animated in the shower, he loves to share a shower from his perch with his person. Alice is fully flighted but prefers to walk/run around on the floor. He is like a little puppy following you around. Alice is mostly self-entertaining but also loves interaction with his people. Like most M2s, he prefers his way and can give a nip if pushed to do something...
Some chilis are hot and spicy. Some chilis are mild and warm. That describes Chili. He is a mature bird that is adjusting to life without his mom of 35 years. Fully flighted and enjoys his independence. Cautious and careful but once he is comfortable, he will give you lots of companionship.
Our #1 most surrendered bird are budgies. They are wonderful, playful, fun, inquisitive parrots but are sadly bought easily as an impulse buy for children from pet stores. They are often bought without a friend due to misguided, outdated information that birds will not bond with you or your child if there is another bird. The reality is that budgies need another bird due to how social they are. That is why they love being in a flock as our first sanctuary bird here at PRH. They eat well, bathe, play, preen, fly at will, flock, and receive medical treatment in an indoor enclosure that is all their own. They still need someone to love them, just from afar. They do have an Amazon Wishlist if you would like to send them a new ladder, perch swing, and/or toy.
