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Iowa Parrot Rescue Founded in 1997, we are Iowa’s only health-inspected, 501(c)3 parrot rescue, providing shelter, rehab, and forever homes.
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Dedicated to rescue, adoption, and education, we put birds first. Founded in 1997, Iowa Parrot Rescue is a 501(c)3 certified and the only health-inspected rescue in Iowa. We are committed to placing our birds in the right homes for their needs. The Iowa Parrot Rescue philosophy is pretty simple… The birds come first, second, and last. We are dedicated to providing the best care possible, with the greatest amount of freedom.

03/19/2025

PLEASE NOTE: We've been getting lots of scam/spam showing up in our comments again lately, which endangers some and annoys most of us. To try to eliminate this, I've enabled a setting that automatically hides any comment with a link. This will be inconvenient for some of us occasionally, but Sarah and Kaitlyn and I have way better things to do with our time than scroll through every post and comment cleaning out all the clickbait. This will not block photos.

We now return you to our regularly scheduled silly birds. Thanks for being part of our world!

03/19/2025

Official Statement from the Iowa Parrot Rescue.

03/17/2025

As we celebrate the luck of the Irish today, let’s remember those who are still waiting for their lucky break. This St. Patrick’s Day, we invite you to spread a little extra kindness by considering a wishlistdonation to Iowa Parrot Rescue. Your support helps provide shelter, medical care, and a second chance at life for birds in need. ☘️

Wishlist Link: https://www.iowaparrotrescue.org/wishlist

03/16/2025

Thank you to all the people who shared to help find this baby's owner. The owner was located and Limón has been surrendered to IPR. He will be posted on the website soon and introduced on Facebook when we next post intakes!

---FOUND QUAKER---

This little Quaker parrot was found flying loose in Muscatine Iowa and was captured easily. If you have lost a Quaker, please email us at [email protected] with identifying features, vocalizations, or behaviors as well as photos to prove ownership.

03/15/2025

FALSE!

While most birds need to socialize with others, some parrots don't play as nice. Many prefer a quieter life with their person as long as their emotional and enrichment needs can be fulfilled.

Some thrive with others to watch, some do well with only one or two others, and some need to be alone with their person. Proper introductions to new birds can help ensure you are making your existing birds comfortable and setting them up for success.

03/14/2025

Happy Pi Day from all of us at Iowa Parrot Rescue! 🦜🥧

Did you know that parrots are just as smart as some primates, and they love problem-solving—just like mathematicians!

Help us celebrate by donating just $3.14 to support the rescue and care of our feathered friends. Every little bit makes a big difference! 💛

03/12/2025

*NOTE-these birds are NOT in our building. If you are interested, contact information for the owner is at the bottom. Do not contact us in regards to these birds please. As always, there is no charge for adopting them or anything they come with.*

Niko (aka Chicken), a friendly umbrella cockatoo is looking for a safe, loving forever home after living with her family for 15 years. Her owners believe she is approximately 26 years old.

Chicken is a loving, cuddly cockatoo who thrives on attention. She enjoys perching calmly on a shoulder or open perch and loves to dance and do flips. Putting her to bed is easy—just turn off the lights and close the curtains. She talks a bit, saying things like “birdy girl,” “love you,” and “Wheeeeee!” while occasionally whistling. Friendly and gentle, she rarely bites and gets along well with dogs, birds, and rabbits.

Chicken has plucked her belly and legs for years. She needs plenty of toys to prevent destructive chewing (watch your trim and curtains!). She can be extremely loud, especially if left alone or startled. She’s wary of new objects, especially large furniture.

On the floor, she may get aggressive with feet but stops when picked up. She can’t fly but can glide, so she must be in a harness or carrier outdoors. She lays eggs every spring—fake eggs will go with her to help manage this.

Chicken dislikes sunset and may yell or cluck about it. She has recovered from lung infections and takes medicine well. We’ll provide info for our avian vet if you choose to live with her.

Chicken will come with an extra large stainless steel cage that may need to be repaired in a few places due to her having too much fun in her cage. She eats Harrison's Adult High Potency Coarse bird food in addition to grapes and amods. Chicken is prone to infection and laying eggs, so she must stay on a healthy diet.

If you think you would be Chicken's perfect home, reach out to Erik at (515)-419-9701 or [email protected]!

03/11/2025

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Joanne from Greater Chicago Cage Bird Society and Rescue for collecting all this food, Martha Lott and Stephanie Crompton for transporting it from Chicago to Moline for us to pick up, for all their incredible generosity. Your donation of a truck bed full of Zupreem Smart Selects to Iowa Parrot Rescue is truly appreciated and will make a meaningful difference for our flock. This is enough food for us to feed ours AND be able to donate some to adopters as a "parrot food pantry" of sorts... This is 720 POUNDS of food, for reference. Thank you for your kindness and support! 🦜❤️
Greater Chicago Cage Bird Rescue and Adoption

03/08/2025

Peanuts are one of the most popular treats for parrots. They are high in protein, magnesium, antioxidants, and B vitamins.

However, they are often stored improperly and susceptible to carrying Aspegillus fungus.-especially those not sold as human grade. This can cause a long term health condition known as Aspergillosis, and can be deadly to your bird.

Your bird will thank you in the long run!

03/07/2025

Adopters! 📣

We'd love to hear from you! Share an update on how your feathered friend is enjoying their forever home. Send us an email with your story and photos-we might even feature you on our page!

03/05/2025

********ADOPTED!!!*********

*NOTE-these birds are NOT in our building. If you are interested, contact information for the owner is at the bottom. Do not contact us in regards to these birds please. As always, there is no charge for adopting them or anything they come with.*

Wayne (Cockatiel, approx. 16 years old) and Meester Bird (Indian Ringneck, approx. 15 years old) are seeking a new home due to allergy issues. Wayne was rescued after the passing of his previous owners. Meester bird was hatched in 2010, but unsure of exact date.

Wayne has some past trauma, leading to limited human interaction. He occasionally says, “Pretty bird,” and will get on your finger when he feels comfortable. Meester Bird enjoys landing on heads while flying and accepts hand-fed treats like Vanilla Wafers. Neither bird will willingly allow handling, but both are generally friendly with time. Their current owner thinks they may do well apart but can find a new home together. Each bird should be interacted with separately for better acclimatization.

They are currently on a diet of conure food with limited sunflower seeds and would benefit from a calm and patient environment.

If interested, please contact Jill at [email protected] or (319) 721-6804.

03/03/2025

Alumni Update!

Jesse has truly flourished in her forever home! She has started grinding her beak and has significantly reduced her aggressive barbering and grooming habits. She enjoys giving her owner kisses on their finger and loves exploring her surroundings. Her eating habits have improved; she now prefers her pellets and almonds. Jesse takes great pleasure in shredding boxes and often exclaims "Oh s***" when she drops her almond. Additionally, she has developed a fondness for dancing, knocking on doors, mimicking siren sounds, replicating the "Wheel of Fortune" bankruptcy sound, and even imitating an oven preheating noise. At bedtime, she gently reminds her adopters to cover her cage by saying, "nigh-nite."

If you have an alumni and want to share an update, please email us at [email protected]! We'd love to hear from you!

If you are interested in supporting the rescue through a donation, please visit https://www.iowaparrotrescue.org/donate for more information. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference!

03/01/2025

Can you decode Vincey's body language?

Hint: This is a positive emotion! 🙂

Please share your thoughts in the comments and share a picture of your bird showing this emotion!

02/26/2025

ADOPTED!!! This might be a record for soonest adoption. :)

This is a courtesy post.
*NOTE-this bird is NOT in our building. If you are interested, contact information for the owner is at the bottom. Do not contact us in regards to this bird please. As always, there is no charge for adopting him or anything he comes with.*

Jerry is an assumed male (unknown) 44 year old Double Yellow Headed Amazon that needs a new place to land. He has been in his family his entire life and has now sadly outlived 2 generations. His favorite things are treats and watching TV, as well as talking a little. He says "night night" to indicate he wants his cage covered for bedtime. He doesn't really fly around much and his wings are not clipped, he's just a pretty chill bird. Jerry seems to prefer men but isn't mean to women. My mother has cared for him for 30 years and didn't handle him too often, but was able to when Jerry felt like it. He loves to sit on men's shoulders and get his head scratched. I was able to scratch him like this when he got to know me.
Jerry could live another 20+ years, so he needs someone who understands that and can provide a good home. He is in a temporary home until the end of March, so we are on a bit of a time crunch. Currently Jerry is in Garner, IA.

Contact Trisha Ortega at 480-567-8770 or Ginny Boswell-Wood at 614-903-2310

02/25/2025

Alumni Update!

A month after arriving in his new home, Dusty is already showing great progress. His tail feathers are growing in beautifully, and he hasn’t plucked a single chest feather. He’s looking more vibrant every day and talks nonstop, though mostly in mumbles. His owner has been clicker-training him, and Dusty has stepped up outside the cage twice, even touching his owner's hand with his beak. This is impressive progress in such a short time, and we're thrilled for both Dusty and his new owner.

If you have an alumni and want to share an update, please email us at [email protected]! We'd love to hear from you!

02/22/2025

Did you know these are the 5 most common household plants toxic to parrots? Most of these cause gastrointestinal discomfort, but some can cause a numbing sensation in the mouth or severe medical complications that require urgent medical attention. We recommend keeping plants out of your birds' reach.

Please consult your veterinarian if you have concerns!

02/20/2025

Adoption Update! 🤍

Angel, Ombre, and Dizzy found their forever home and are heading to their new adventure.

Can't adopt but want to get involved similarly? Take a look at sponsorships at iowaparrotrescue.org/sponsorshipheir large aviary.

For adoption or surrender information, visit our website at iowaparrotrescue.org/adopt
If you'd like to support what we do here, please consider sending a tax-deductible donation. We rely entirely on our donor's support and appreciate every single one. iowaparrotrescue.org/donate
Can't adopt but want to get involved in a similar way? Take a look at sponsorships at iowaparrotrescue.org/sponsorship

02/18/2025

We want to take a minute to thank some local businesses that have been very helpful to IPR. These are people that go the extra mile for us.

First, big thanks to the people at Kelly Heating and Plumbing. Tim and his guys keep all of our heating, cooling, and plumbing going, and are super fast and efficient, even outside of regular hours.

Nelson Electric knows our circuits and Bo is always here when needed. We couldnt run without that support.

HyVee of Muscatine provides our fresh and frozen produce on schedule and keeps the prices down.

Rick's Automotive keeps our truck running, no matter how badly we neglect and abuse it.

Musser Public Library saves newspapers, without which our cages would get ugly in a hurry. We appreciate them.

We really have great support from these local places, and the birds live better because of them. Thanks!

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2479 Golden Avenue
Letts, IA
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http://www.iowaparrotrescue.org/

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🎉 THANKS FOR 9,000 FOLLOWERS! 🎉 We are incredibly grateful to each and every one of you! We would be unable to provide the quality of care we do for the birds without your support! We encourage you to visit iowaparrotrescue.org if you want to volunteer, learn more about birds, or adopt a bird. If you have questions, please email us at [email protected]! 😊