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The Pudgy Budgie Small Parrot Rescue, Kingston, ON (2024)

01/12/2024

12/23/2023

We are closed for Christmas and the holidays and will be open again in the new year.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Pudgy Budgie Small Parrot Rescue Team.

12/23/2023

TW: depiction of a neglected bird

Education can prevent relinquishment for these common reasons:
1. Noise
2. Cost
3. Messiness
4. Biting/aggression
5. Difficulty to train
6. Not enough time or space
7. Feather destruction

Source: KAF Parrot Relinquishment (KAFPR) survey

12/05/2023

Lou made something 😁🐦💕

image description: a collage of illustrations which says 'Things I like to do in my spare time'.

11/17/2023

11/12/2023

This is why we are anti clip and pro training.

10/26/2023

ARE YOU A SMOKER?
DON'T FORCE YOUR PARROT TO SMOKE TOO...
PLEASE - NEVER SMOKE AROUND YOUR BIRD
As much as we love a funny post here at Parrot Trust Scotland, sometimes we come across very shocking situations and pictures that are so upsetting that we cannot share them here.
So, instead, we want to emphasize the importance of making sure you Do Not Smoke around your parrot, or even in the same house as your parrot. The smoke travels, even if you think doing it in another room will protect them. It doesn't.
Vet images of parrots with asthma and chronic respiratory problems and also the poor souls who have died as a result of ingesting ni****ne from their feathers are haunting. Many of the owners of these parrots all smoked 'in another room'.
For more information about how smoking affects your bird, please read our information page on our website:
https://parrot-trust-scotland.org.uk/smoking-around-your-bird/

10/21/2023

DID YOU KNOW? 🤔
UV light is essential for parrot health. They need this to utilise vitamin D3. Our feathered friends enjoy warm sunny spots in the house to bask, though a lot of parrot owners are unaware that UV light doesn't pass through glass. To help your wee beak obtain enough UV light we recommend you use a dedicated avian-specific UV light. 😁

10/18/2023

🏠Common household airborne toxins listed below 🏠

Why should we avoid them?

Every aspect of a bird’s respiratory system is different to a mammals. In addition to the lungs, bird’s have 9 air sacs! They also have a unidirectional air flow - this means their respiratory system only travels one way, and it takes two full breaths for the cycle to fully complete. Because of this, the toxins are held in the body for longer. The exchange of gas takes place in the lungs through very narrow capillaries, which are also very thin-layered, because of these narrow and thin-layered capillaries, they are extremely sensitive to airborne toxins. The gas can escape into the bloodstream too easily, especially when under stress, and this can be deadly for your birds!

We know, as Parronts ourselves, that it is a little overwhelming when you read what is toxic to your birds, we are happy to answer any and all questions we haven't covered in this post!

How can I clean my house? - Remove your birds from the room in question, open windows and instead or spraying surfaces, spray the cloth to reduce the product being released into the air.

How do I clean my oven? There have been incidents where every precaution has been taken, yet the self-clean function and foaming oven cleaner have killed birds in a matter of minutes, even when the bird is moved upstairs with windows open. There are other products useable on the market, such as the Pink Stuff that cleans your ovens and doesn't release fumes, you just might need to apply some elbow grease!

Can I never have candles/wax melts lit? There is speculation that Soy candles are safe for birds, but this isn't confirmed. The oils that are released via heat can negatively affect your birds breathing. Any smoke inhaled can also damage your birds lungs.

What should I do if I burn food? This is why we stress the importance of a travel cage, if you burn any food in the house it is important to ventilate and remove the bird immediately.

When monitoring a bird's breathing after accidental introduction to any chemicals/smokes mentioned, looking for increased abdominal effort is a good way to assess laboured breathing, this increased effort will also result in a tail bobbing motion. This is a sign of respiratory distress, sometimes this can be helped with fresh air (after toast burning etc) or sitting in a steamy room! We recommend to call an avian specialist vet as soon as possible for a check up if you notice any of the signs above.

10/17/2023

Another great article by A Little Budgie Told Me

10/14/2023

This is a great article that has a lot of useful information. Please take a moment to read it, and then share it so that others can benefit from this great content.

09/24/2023

The flock have been enjoying some sprouting goodness 🌱🦜

🤓 Did you know that sprouting greens provides your bird with way more nutrients & vitamins?!

🌱 Simply, 'sprouts' are just seeds that have started the process of germination.

🌱 Most seeds are basically *waiting* for you to sprout them!

🌱 Whilst dry seed provides birds with some nutrients, their sprouted form is most valuable.

🌱 In their native homeland, the humble wild budgie will eat seeds at all stages of dry➡️sprouting status. They're clever at maximising nutrient intake for survival... & can't rely on their human slaves to serve daily chop mixes 😁

🌱 You can serve sprouted seeds to your bird at many stages - from when they've just started to sprout wiry looking shoots, to when they look even more 'plant-like'.

🌱 Sometimes introducing sprouts are a good option to get your budgies into enjoying some veggies. Mix the sprouts in with some dry millet for extra temptation 😏

🌱 An overnight soak in water, & regular wash / top up, ignites the easy process of sprouting. It's important you read some top tips first so you can achieve a healthy sprouting trial... e.g. how to stop your sprouts going mouldy!

If you need some inspiration or an easy kit to start your sprouting journey, Busy Beaks Box offers some great choice & support. Plus, your purchase will fund support of Open Arms Parrot Rescue 💜

If we can do it, you can too 🙌🏼

image description: a collage photo showing a sprouting jar, a green English budgie, & a blue English budgie both eating from a stainless steel bowl of sprouting greens.

08/31/2023

I has came to my attention that people don't realize that you don't just fill out an application and take the bird home. There is a process which can take a few days especially when there are more than 1 person applying. This process is to ensure the home is the right fit.

Things we require before you take your bird home;
Adoption Application; this helps us get to know your living situation and experience with birds.
Proof of a proper cage and setup; This is to make sure the cage isn't too small for the species of bird and the toys and setup is safe. Unfortunately many petstores sell too small cages and unsafe products for pets and people buy them without knowing. If you need help choosing a cage or toys feel free to reach out to use and we can help.
Adoption Agreement which helps ensures the bird/s will not be sold to someone else and that they will be kept safe safe from harm.
If you would like a copy of this before adopting a bird feel free to ask for one. 🙂

08/23/2023

LOST - missing since July 14 - Napanee - Contact: Carrie-Lee Jeffrey via FB

https://www.facebook.com/carrielee.jeffrey?mibextid=LQQJ4d

08/16/2023

Still looking for a new flock. If interested please contact us and we can send you the adoption application.

08/08/2023

Adopted
Meet Luke (Green) and Kevin (Grey).
Owner surrender. They are brothers and a bonded pair so must stay together at all costs.
Luke is semi tame and a super curious guy and loves to see what your doing.
Kevin is more on the shy side and may take some time to warm up to you.
Both approximately 9 months old.

Adoption fee: $30

If you are interested in giving this sweet pair a forever home please reach out to us and we will send you the adoption application.

08/08/2023

Adopted.
Meet Zara.
Zara is a lonely female zebra finch who was surrendered to the Pudgy Budgie after her mate died.
She is about 2 years old and looking for a new mate.

Adoption fee: $15

If you have zebra finches and would like to add another please reach out to us and we will send you an adoption application.

06/12/2023

Benny is still looking for a home.

*Adopted

Meet Benny. He is approximately 8 months old. His owner unfortunately was unable to keep him so they reached out to The Pudgy Budgie. He was never handled much by his previous owner but he is a super curious little guy and I'm sure he won't be hard to tame with some patience.

If you would like to adopt little Benny please reach out to us and we can send you the adoption application.

Adoption fee is $20

*Please note the orange band will be removed before he heads off to his new home. We have alot of similar coloured budgies that come in so we use them for easy identification.

06/02/2023

*Adopted

Benny enjoying some millet. He is already starting to trust people enough to accept a treat.
If you would like to adopt Benny please send us a private message or
email us @ [email protected] and we can send you a adoption application.
We also require proof of a proper cage setup.

05/30/2023

*Adopted

Meet Benny. He is approximately 8 months old. His owner unfortunately was unable to keep him so they reached out to The Pudgy Budgie. He was never handled much by his previous owner but he is a super curious little guy and I'm sure he won't be hard to tame with some patience.

If you would like to adopt little Benny please reach out to us and we can send you the adoption application.

Adoption fee is $20

*Please note the orange band will be removed before he heads off to his new home. We have alot of similar coloured budgies that come in so we use them for easy identification.