The birds here at the rescue say....
~Chelsea posting
Ginger is on the move!
This week's featured birds are Ginger and Gypsy! Keep reading to learn more about their story. If you're interested in adopting them, please visit https://parrotrescueservices.org/ for more information.
Ginger (Yellow-naped Amazon) and Gypsy (Congo African Grey) are a bonded pair who have been together since an early age. They lived in one home before their caretaker surrendered them to PRS due to noise complaints from a neighbor. Their owner also felt that she was getting too old to be able to give them the level of care they required.
The two are deeply bonded and need to go to a home that will take them both. Gypsy had a tumor/growth that required treatment with Metacam for inflammation. It’s suspected to be cancerous, but that can’t be 100% determined without performing risky surgery. Her bloodwork did come back normal in 2018, and as of 2019 the growth has shrunk and she no longer needs to be on the Metacam! However, she would need a family who’s willing to care for her even if the tumor does return.
Ginger and Gypsy are often seen perched together while they rest. They also enjoy roaming around to new cagetops in order to say hi to their rescue friends. Gypsy especially loves hiding on shelves and poking her head out as people walk by. Surprise!
If you are interested in adopting Ginger and Gypsy, please email [email protected] to schedule an appointment to visit.
~Chelsea posting
Nipper is a full-time Amazon parrot and part-time dance instructor.
This week's featured bird is Nipper! Keep reading to learn more about Nipper's story. If you're interested in adopting her or another bird, please visit https://parrotrescueservices.org/ for more information.
Nipper's story:
Nipper was around 25-years-old when she arrived at Parrot Rescue Services, and she has been with us for a total of 9 years. It all began when a family from Duluth contacted a Twin Cities vet asking for help with rehoming their aging parents’ Amazon parrot. The clinic ended up contacting PRS and we took her in.
Nipper was eventually adopted out for one year and then returned to us. It’s not that she isn’t lovable! However, she did end up being louder than her adopter anticipated. The noise didn’t work out for his lifestyle, so she was welcomed back to the rescue.
Nipper is a very sweet girl who needs a family that can tolerate the considerable noise generated by an Amazon. She has a lovely singing voice and enjoys being around people and activity. She’ll even allow head scratches once you’ve earned her trust!
If you are interested in adopting Nipper, please email [email protected] to schedule an appointment to visit.
~Chelsea posting
Even small beaks need to be kept busy with toys! Parrots of all sizes will easily become bored without bird safe toys to chew and play with.
~Chelsea posting
Breakfast in the small bird aviary is a big event!
~Chelsea posting
Happy Friday!! Spring is here!
~Chelsea posting
A preening 101 lesson!
~Chelsea posting
Another cute resident couple ready for the holiday! Many of the birds at PRS are pair bonded.
Friiday
:) The Friday dance.