The decision to give up his exotic birds for adoption is a stressful decision. Here are the top reasons people give up their birds eleven o'clock exotic approval.
- Noise Level – Some species can be very noisy. According to the San Diego Zoo, a Moluccan cockatoo noise was recorded at 135 decibels (db). In comparison, a 747 Jumbo Jet produces 140 dB begins and damage to the human ear just above 100dB
- Behavior Problems – These include, but are not limited to biting, screaming, self-mutilation, etc.
- Confused – Most species are very messy. Have you heard the expression "Dirty as a Bird"?
- Caro – Not only are the initial costs of the bird and the cage, but there are also recurrent expenditures, such as visits to routine veterinary, food, toys, etc.
- Other claimants – This includes neighbors, spouses, roommates, children, etc.
- Lifestyle Changes – These include marriage, divorce, having a baby, moving, retirement, etc.
- Habitat Change – Moving into a condominium, apartment, retirement home, assisted living at home etc.
- Lost interest – Some people just get bored with a parrot. This is often in the form of a child who received the bird as a gift and can not or will not pay it.
- Health reasons – the primary caregiver disease, allergies, or death
- Too many birds – Some people become collectors of birds. Before you know it, they have collected more birds than they can care.
- Lack of time – Most of us have busy schedules, family, work, school, church, etc. Some people find that just do not have time to devote to their pet birds.
Check out Kibibi’s Rescue Organization List to find a reputable organization to take your parrot for adoption.
The Author is the creator of the InfoSuperFlyway.com. It’s a webpage dedicated to Kibibi a Congo African Grey Parrot with parrot recordings, funny parrot videos, top ten lists, parrot jokes, clicker training info and a large database of parrot articles.
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Pink Parrot® KrazyClusters® Giant Hanging Knotted Cluster for Med/Lg Birds $10.11 PetAg® KrazyClusters® bird toys are color & materials safe and uniquely entertaining. This Giant Knotted Rope Cluster is made using assorted colorful wood blocks & natural coconut & wood chips bound together by a rainbow of durable US cotton fiber ropes. Your bird will love chewing, climbing and exploring this giant cluster and you can hide treats within the cluster for added fun. Your bird will… |
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Pink Parrot® Hawaiian Delights® Cookie Treats for Birds $10.95 PetAg® Hawaiian Delights® are a healthy, tasty and uniquely entertaining treat. Each bag contains approximately 40 large cookies that can be used to replace or add to existing Hawaiian Delights® toys or simply given as a healthy treat. Cookies fit all size Hawaiian Delights® toys and provide a healthy and delicious way to keep your bird happy. All the cookies are produced in a human-grade bake… |
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Kaytee Exact Rainbow Food Chunky for Large Parrots $43.74 The varied textures, colors and shapes of this superior food will be perfect for your large birdâs ultimate eating enjoyment! Each nugget contains all the nutritious ingredients necessary for your big guyâs best health! The secret is in the unique pasteurizing process. If he doesnât eat all of a serving, no worries â heâs getting exactly what he needs for healthy feathers … |
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Kaytee exact Rainbow Premium Daily Nutrition Extruded Bird Food for Parrots & Conures (20 lbs.) $43.99 Kaytee exact Rainbow Premium Daily Nutrition Extruded Bird Food for Parrots & Conures (20 lbs.) KAYTEE? exact? is a premium extruded food and has been the recognized nutritional leader by veterinarians and breeders since its introduction over a decade ago. Available for birds and small animals, exact is the most researched and widely used extruded food available. Exact Rainbow is a nutritious bi… |
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Infant Baby Parrot Animal Halloween Costume (6-12 Months) $34.99 … |
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Fiesta Food for Parrots – 25 lb. $79.99 The best-loved fruits, vegetables, nuts and specialty seeds are combined into a nutritious, gourmet diet for macaws, cockatoos, amazon parrots, african parrots, eclectus, pionus and large conures. Fiesta was developed by the nutritional experts at the Kaytee Avian Research Center to supply all the nutrients proven necessary for excellent health. The wide variety of colorful shapes, sizes and textures makes eating more fun for playful birds. |
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Calcium Perch for Parrots and Large Birds – X-Large – 12 in. – Assorted Colors $8.99 Looking to add a perch to your birdcage decor? Why not add one with some extra benefits? The Calcium Perch is a special blend of crushed seashells that provide an excellent source of calcium and iodine as the bird trims its nails and beak. The unique tapered perch also helps exercise leg and feet muscles. Available for any size bird and cage. Great for parrots and other large birds. Size: Perch is 12″ long x tapers from 2″ down to 1.75″. |
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Exact Rainbow for Parrots – 20 lb. $49.99 Kaytee Exact has been the recongnized nutritional leader by avian veterinarians and breeders since its introduction over a decade ago. Developed by the nutritional experts at the Kaytee Avian Research Center, Exact is the most researched and widely used extruded food available. This complete diet provides premium daily nutrition for Macaws, Cockatoos, Amazons, African Greys, all Parrots, Eclectus, Pionus and large Conures. Exact Rainbow combines the highest quality ingredients with necessary nutrients to produce an enticing rainbow of colors and shapes. No matter what color or shape, each nugget contains “exact nutrition” insuring your birds get exactly the right nutrition to produce better feathering, brighter colors, and maintain excellent health. No shells or hulls, means there will be less mess in and around the cage and more time for you to enjoy your bird’s company. |
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Lafeber’s Classic Avi-Cakes for Parrots (12 oz.) $10.99 Lafeber’s Classic Avi-Cakes for ParrotsLafeber’s Avi-Cakes for parrots is a nutritious bird food developed to stop birds from just eating seeds. Avi-Cakes are half seed and half pellets, a healthy alternative to loose seed and bound by sweet molasses. Avi-Cakes are now Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids balanced. Balanced omega 3 & 6′s also improves the quality of the skin. More than ever, Avi-Cakes provide excellent nutrition for your loved feathered companion. |
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Swing with Rope and Acrylic Frame for Large Parrots $19.99 A pedicure and fun all in one. Your bird can have a blast rocking and rolling their heart out on this swing, while the perch safely files its nails. The additional cotton rope attached to the perch makes for even more enjoyment as your bird picks and preens while swinging away. Sure to be your bird’s favorite new spot. For parrots/large birds. Size: Swing is 10.5″ w x 15″ high. |
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Exact Rainbow for Parrots – Chunky – 4 lb. $13.89 Try a deliciously fruity blend of tastes that your parrot will simply adore. Kaytee Exact Rainbow is a nutritious bird food developed by the nutritional experts at the Kaytee Avian Research Center to provide all the nutrients proven necessary for macaws, cockatoos, all parrots, eclectus, pionus, and large conures. Exact Rainbow combines the highest quality ingredients with added nutrients in a special pasteurizing process to produce an enticing rainbow of life-like colors and shapes. The colors and shapes are fun to eat, and you just can’t beat the complete nutrition. Formulated specifically for the birds above, this food is a fun choice for everyday feeding. |
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JW Pet Insight Activitoys Invincible Chains For Parrots $8.19 Product Highlight(s): JW Pet Insight Activitoys Invincible Chains For Parrots Parrots and other large birds require stimulation and exercise for their well-being. In its natural habitat the bird’s keen mind, extraordinary sensitivity to his environment and physical prowess are all utilized in daily activities. ActiviToys are designed to meet your bird’s natural need for physically and mentally stimulating activities. They’ll engage his mind as well as his motor skills and help keep him vigorous and healthy. Durable plastic and metal toy attaches to any horizontal or vertical wire cage with a strong easy-grip nut. Pick more than one ActiviToy and change the selection in your bird’s cage periodically to keep him interested and entertained. We’ve got a great collection of ActiviToys to choose from. |
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Kaytee Exact Rainbow for Parrots & Conures (20 lbs.) $54.99 Kaytee Exact Rainbow is a nutritious bird food developed by the nutritional experts at the Kaytee Avian Research Center to provide all the nutrients proven necessary for macaws, cockatoos, all parrots, eclectus, pionus, and large conures.Exact Rainbow combines the highest quality ingredients with added nutrients in a special pasteurizing process to produce an enticing rainbow of life-like colors and shapes. These unique colors, shapes and textures provide a dynamic, fun feeding experience for your bird.Because each nugget is exact, your pet will not leave important ingredients uneaten, insuring your birds gets exactly the right nutrition to produce better feathering and brighter color, and maintain excellent health.Since there are no shells or hulls, there will be less mess in and around the cage and more time for you to enjoy your bird’s company. |
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Exact Rainbow for Parrots – 4 lb. $13.99 Kaytee Avian experts have spent years formulating the perfect foods for a variety of bird species. Every single line of food that Kaytee offers is scientifically designed with all the needs of your specific birds species in mind. A quality selection of grains, seeds, and produce make Kaytee foods fresh, delicious, and the preferred choice of finicky feathered friends everywhere. Make the comparison, choose Kaytee! |
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Extreme Fruit and Nut Treat for Parrots – Spicy Santa Fe – 20 oz. $4.99 Extreme Spicy Santa Fe parrot treat is jam-packed with everything under the sun. Your bird’s favorite fruits, veggies, nuts, and grains, as well as a special taste parrots can’t get enough of: Chili Peppers! Perfectly sized chunks of the finest natural ingredients make Extreme treats a wholesome and nutritious snack for extra-special birds. |
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Fiesta Max Food for Parrots – 4.5 lb. $16.99 Kaytee Fiesta is the leading fortified, gourmet food for birds. Fiesta’s unique formula provides essential nutrients in an exciting mixture of high quality fruits, nuts, vegetables, specialty seeds and grains. Fiesta is scientifically formulated and thoroughly tested to ensure you are feeding your bird the very best. |
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Nutri-Berries for Parrots – El Paso – 3 lb. $23.99 Your bird will go nutty over the fantastic variety of tasty nuts and seeds in Nutri-Berries, delicious little nibble-treats These highly nutritious treats will provide your bird with the dietary variety they need, as well as essential vitamins and minerals that their food may be lacking Birds love treats, and they really love Nutri-Berries. |
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Nutri-Berries for Parrots – Garden Veggie – 3 lb. $23.99 Your bird will go nutty over the fantastic variety of tasty nuts and other flavors in Nutri-Berries, delicious little nibble-treats These highly nutritious treats will provide your bird with the dietary variety they need, as well as essential vitamins and minerals that their food may be lacking Birds love treats, and they really love Nutri-Berries. |
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Nutri-Berries for Parrots – El Paso – 10 oz. $6.89 Your bird will go nutty over the fantastic variety of tasty nuts in Nutri-Berries, delicious little nibble-treats These highly nutritious treats will provide your bird with the dietary variety they need, as well as essential vitamins and minerals that their food may be lacking Birds love treats, and they really love Nutri-Berries. |
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Kaytee Exact Original Premium Daily Nutrition for Parrots & Conures (25 lbs.) $49.99 This complete diet provides premium daily nutrition for macaws, cockatoos, amazons, African Greys, all parrots, eclectus, pionus, and large Conures.Exact Original combines the highest quality ingredients with necessary nutrients to produce enticing crunchy nuggets. Each extruded nugget contains exact nutrition, insuring your birds get exactly the right nutrition to produce better feathering, brighter colors, and maintain excellent health.No shells or hulls means there will be less mess in and around the cage and more time for you to enjoy your bird’s company.Kaytee Exact has been the recognized nutritional leader by avian veterinarians and breeders since its introduction more than a decade ago. Exact is the most researched and widely used extruded food available.Choose Exact for exact nutrition in every bite. |
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Kaytee Exact Rainbow Premium Daily Nutrition for Parrots & Conures (4 lbs.) $16.99 This complete diet provides premium daily nutrition for macaws, cockatoos, amazons, African Greys, all parrots, eclectus, pionus, and large Conures.Exact Rainbow combines the highest quality ingredients with necessary nutrients to produce enticing rainbow of colors and shapes. No matter what color or shape, each extruded nugget contains exact nutrition, insuring your birds get exactly the right nutrition to produce better feathering, brighter colors, and maintain excellent health.No shells or hulls means there will be less mess in and around the cage and more time for you to enjoy your bird’s company.Kaytee Exact has been the recognized nutritional leader by avian veterinarians and breeders since its introduction more than a decade ago. Exact is the most researched and widely used extruded food available.Choose Exact for exact nutrition in every bite. |
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Kaytee Exact Original Premium Daily Nutrition for Parrots & Conures (4 lbs.) $16.99 This complete diet provides premium daily nutrition for macaws, cockatoos, amazons, African Greys, all parrots, eclectus, pionus, and large Conures.Exact Original combines the highest quality ingredients with necessary nutrients to produce enticing crunchy nuggets. Each extruded nugget contains exact nutrition, insuring your birds get exactly the right nutrition to produce better feathering, brighter colors, and maintain excellent health.No shells or hulls means there will be less mess in and around the cage and more time for you to enjoy your bird’s company.Kaytee Exact has been the recognized nutritional leader by avian veterinarians and breeders since its introduction more than a decade ago. Exact is the most researched and widely used extruded food available.Choose Exact for exact nutrition in every bite. |
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ZuPreem AvianMaintenance Natural Bird Diet for Parrots & Conures (3 lbs.) $15.99 This ZuPreem Avian Diet is enjoyed by conures, African greys, small Amazons, small cockatoos, mini macaws, pionus, caiques, Jardine’s parrots, eclectus, and other medium-sized parrots.ZuPreem AvianMaintenance Natural is a nutritious diet designed to meet all the established nutrient requirements of various types of pet birds. Formulated by a veterinarian and PhD nutritionist, ZuPreem AvianMaintenance combines the highest quality ingredients with strict standards of quality control to ensure that your bird receives the highest quality nutrition.ZuPreem AvianMaintenance is an extruded diet, which means it is more thoroughly cooked than a traditional pelleted diet. The premium ingredients in ZuPreem AvianMaintenance are cooked to increase digestibility thus allowing more nutrients to be utilized by your pet bird. Each nugget of ZuPreem AvianMaintenance is made from the same formula, ensuring your bird is receiving the same quality nutrition in every bite of ZuPreem Maintenance. |
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JW Pet Insight Activitoys Hol-ee Roller Natural Rubber Ball Toy for Parrots $6.29 Flexible, durable 100% Natural Rubber hanging toy with bell inside is suspended from a cage by a sturdy metal chainVirtually invincible Hol-ee Roller™ for birds helps to prevent and or eliminate unwanted behavior by challenging a bird physically and intellectually For parrots |
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Lafeber`s Avi-Cakes Classic Gourmet Bird Food for Parrots (12 oz.) $6.49 Product Highlight(s): Lafeber`s Avi-Cakes Classic Gourmet Bird Food for Parrots (12 oz.) Lafeber’s Avi-Cakes for Parrots, African Greys and all medium sized parrots. Specifically designed for the nutritional demand of birds. Avi-Cakes are a mixture of premium seeds mixed 50-50 with nutritionally balanced pellets and held together with a great tasting molasses binder. Great foraging food, Avi-Cakes provide your bird with a variety of beak and tongue sensations. Each bag of Avi-Cakes contains 24 individual squares to make feeding convenient.You may feed as a complete diet, used as a conversion diet or simply feed as a nutritious treat. Lafeber’s Work’n chew for Parrots are Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids balanced to help increase immune function. Avi-Cakes are also naturally preseved. |
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Bird Gravel for Small and Medium Birds – 24 oz. – 680 g $1.99 Bits of grit and gravel help birds to digest food by breaking the ingested food bits into smaller, more digestible sizes. Bird Gravel for Small and Medium Birds is ground to an ideal size for birds like Finches, Canaries, Parakeets, Cockatiels, Lovebirds and Parrots. |
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Avian Entree for Parrots – Wild and Spicy – 2 lb. $11.99 Avian Entrees deliver optimum nutrition along with the variety your bird craves Each unique flavor blend includes highly nutritious nuggets, plus a variety of wholesome fruits and vegetables that will tempt those birdy taste buds while keeping your bird in peak condition. No messy, low-quality seeds. Your bird will enjoy the satisfying crunch and burst of flavor. Take your bird for a walk on the wild side with this spicy mix of southwestern style tomatoes, pepitas, corn kernels, and chiles Top it off with a zesty flavored nugget full of nutrition, and your bird will have a healthy flavor fiesta. This is formulated for adult non-breeding birds and should be the bird’s primary source of nutrition. |
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Avian Entree for Parrots – Harvest Feast – 2 lb. $11.99 Avian Entrees deliver optimum nutrition along with the variety your bird craves Each unique flavor blend includes highly nutritious nuggets, plus a variety of wholesome fruits and vegetables that will tempt those birdy taste buds while keeping your bird in peak condition. No messy, low-quality seeds. Your bird will enjoy the satisfying crunch and burst of flavor. Colorful, fun nuggets will really catch your bird’s eye, while the tasty mixture of apples, peppers, peas, and tomatoes tickles those taste buds Harvest Feast is a delicious blend that no bird can resist. This is formulated for adult non-breeding birds and should be the bird’s primary source of nutrition. |
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Nutri-Berries for Parrots – Sunny Orchard – 3 lb. $21.89 Extra goodness for your bird. Sweet apricots, tempting raisins and tangy cranberries together with other wholesome ingredients like safflower, peanuts and red millet. Sunny Orchard Nutri-Berries are loaded with the good things your bird needs and loves. All in a playful berry shape that birds find inviting. So inviting in fact, that 96% of the berry gets eaten. Not a treat or a snack, Sunny Orchard Nutri-Berries are a 100% nutritionally complete meal. That’s because they contain all the 40 nutrients essential to a bird’s health. For taste, nutrition and enjoyment, there’s nothing else like Sunny Orchard Nutri-Berries. |
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ZuPreem Avian Entrees Wild & Spicy Mix Ultra Premium Bird Diet for Parrots (2 lbs.) $15.99 A tempting array of zesty nuggets with spicy southwestern style veggies that provides a nutritious and sensational eating experience for your bird. All with the same premium quality you’ve come to expect in every Zupreem product. This diet is enjoyed by macaws, cockatoos, Amazons, conures, African greys, eclectus, pionus, caiques, Jardine’s parrots, other large and medium-sized birds and any other bird that prefers this nugget size. Nugget size measures 1.5 cm X .5 cm. |
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Votoy Copper Bell For Large Parrots $2.99 Copper bell for large parrots |
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Lafeber`s Premium Daily Diet Pellets for Parrots (Green, 25 lbs.) $61.99 Lafeber`s Premium Daily Diet Pellets for Parrots (Green, 25 lbs.) Lafeber’s Premium Daily Diet Pellets have been on the market for over 25 years. The pellets contain all the necessary vitamins, minerals and amino acids needed for good health and nutrition. Made with high quality ingredients, locally grown Non-GMO corn and human grade whole egg, which is the most highly digestible source of protein available. A hint of natural molasses adds a great taste to the pellets. Since birds quickly burn calories this diet is ideal for their highly efficient metabolism and higher body temperature. When feeding your bird Premium Daily Diet Pellets, no vitamin or mineral supplements are needed. Watch your bird glow with good health on a diet of Lafeber’s Premium Daily Diet Pellets! |
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Kaytee Fiesta MAX Bird Food for Parrots (4.5 lbs.) $24.99 KAYTEE Fiesta Gourmet food helps birds thrive! Packed with a fortified mix of fruits, nuts, vegetables, seeds, and healthful whole grains, Fiesta contains essential nutrients for healthy birds. Balanced Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated fatty acids develop and maintain shiny feathers, and can help lower cholesterol. Powerful antioxidants boost immune systems to fight disease. Natural preservatives ensure freshness and great taste. Fiesta – balancing fun food and powerful nutrition.Fiesta stays fresh in its own resealable bag. |
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Kaytee Fiesta MAX Bird Food for Parrots (2.5 lbs.) $15.99 KAYTEE Fiesta Gourmet food helps birds thrive! Packed with a fortified mix of fruits, nuts, vegetables, seeds, and healthful whole grains, Fiesta contains essential nutrients for healthy birds. Balanced Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated fatty acids develop and maintain shiny feathers, and can help lower cholesterol. Powerful antioxidants boost immune systems to fight disease. Natural preservatives ensure freshness and great taste. Fiesta – balancing fun food and powerful nutrition.Fiesta stays fresh in its own resealable bag. |
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Kaytee Fiesta MAX Bird Food for Parrots (25 lbs.) $79.99 KAYTEE Fiesta Gourmet food helps birds thrive! Packed with a fortified mix of fruits, nuts, vegetables, seeds, and healthful whole grains, Fiesta contains essential nutrients for healthy birds. Balanced Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated fatty acids develop and maintain shiny feathers, and can help lower cholesterol. Powerful antioxidants boost immune systems to fight disease. Natural preservatives ensure freshness and great taste. Fiesta – balancing fun food and powerful nutrition.Fiesta stays fresh in its own resealable bag. |