Hello - from farther north along the Hudson!

[KSH]

Hi, I miss having pet birds and am thinking and researching about what to look for and when, and how best to care for them. I'm finding that much has changed since I had parakeets as a child, and even since I had lovebirds a bit more recently. I had a few years of experience caring for birds ranging from zebra finches to an umbrella cockatoo, and I know I am not prepared to be owned by a 'too!! We do have chickens and guinea fowl outside, and I try to do the best I can for all of my animals and keep learning as much as I can. There is a rescue nearby and I hope to volunteer there, both to further my knowledge and experience and to help the birds.

It amazes me how many birds end up in rescue. I'm not sure why; I guess I just assumed people getting parrots would rarely be people who gave them up. Again, not sure why I'd put parrot owners on such a pedestal since I am very familiar with all of the mammals that are given up, and we have several here ranging from a border collie to a pony!

I find myself coming back over and over to Senegals, so I hope that perhaps through the rescue I can meet one or more as that is a species with which I don't have firsthand experience. Meanwhile I'll keep reading here. Thanks for the opportunity!

[Chantilly]

Hi & welcome
I think allot of people get a parrot and dont expect the work they are, to allot they are just talking trophies, thus which is sad.
Volunteering with birds is great fun, Im certain youll love it
Hopefully you will be able to meet a shortly and possibly take it home

[Pajarita]

Welcome! I think that there are two main reasons why people give up their birds:
1) It's impossible to keep them healthy and happy when you have a normal lifestyle.
2) They live too long for humans to maintain the same interest in them throughout their lifespans.