30/05/2021
The Parrot Education & Adoption Center along with other bird rescue organizations are a vital part of parrot rehabilitation and rehoming process for birds that are relinquished to shelters and rescues. Most organizations, like PEAC, are inundated with requests to take in parrots but the real question is, "Why are so many parrots relinquished to rescues?"
Here are the top 5 reasons:
1. Many bird owners don’t realize how long parrots can live! Some birds can live 60 - 75 years, depending on the species.
2. Parrot owners are uneducated about normal bird behavior. PEAC offers educational classes that review what you can expect from a parrot in your home.
3. Parrots are purchased on a whim - there are many individuals and places selling parrots to make a profit, where they end up or how they are treated isn't a priority.
4. Parrots owners are willing to purchase birds but not provide veterinary care. Finding a properly trained avian vet can be costly and may require a bit of a drive to get to.
5. Parrot owners don’t recognize a birds puberty and s*xual frustration. Just like humans, birds can become hormonal and react in unexpected behaviors.
We love parrots and we're sure you do too! Let's do our part to make sure we have healthy, happy and long term relationships with our birds. 🦜🤝💕
A special thank you to Robert Seymour for this beautiful artwork! We appreciate you!