Home At Last Parrot Sanctuary

14/02/2025

Last Chance to get your raffle tickets!!!
Join our Valentine’s Day Raffle for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate from Christine’s Chop Shop and a giant Scarlet Macaw stuffed animal!
(Minimum of 25 tickets must be sold for raffle to take place).

Tickets are only $5 each and benefit Home At Last Parrot Sanctuary, a tax exempt 501(c)3 charity.
Purchase tickets here through February 13th - use drop down in link to select Raffle fundraiser):
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZQ7LYMH3X4V5L

13/02/2025

13/02/2025

❤❤❤Our Product of the Month, Strawberry Waffles are on sale, $5 off each bag, this week, through 2/15. These are made with sprouted grain flour and organic strawberries, then baked into a heart shape waffle. No better way to celebrate Valentine's Day with your companion.❤❤❤

13/02/2025

13/02/2025

Adoption Success Story Update:
Congo African Grey, Rocky is enjoying the gourmet meals his Birdie mama creates for him❣️🦜

12/02/2025

Nutrient Deficiencies in Birds on All-Seed Diets
Birds that survive on an all-seed diet without access to vegetables fruits, greens and protein do not get the required amount of essential nutrients for healthy wellbeing.
The most common deficiencies in birds on all seed diet are:
 Vitamin A: Vitamin A deficiency weakens immune system, which can lead to respiratory infections, poor feathers, and scaly skin.
 Calcium: Calcium deficiency causes weak bones, egg binding or seizures. Seeds don’t provide enough calcium, especially without access to direct sunlight or UV lighting for Vitamin D3 synthesis.
 Essential Fatty Acids: Lack of EFA lead to poor feathers and skin condition.
 Vitamin D3: Lack of itaminD3 causes weak bones, especially in birds housed indoors.
As these deficiencies significantly affect bird’s health, it important that the bird has access to diet that contains fresh fruits, vegetables, and protein.

12/02/2025

Join our Valentine’s Day Raffle for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate from Christine’s Chop Shop and a giant Scarlet Macaw stuffed animal!
(Minimum of 25 tickets must be sold for raffle to take place).

Tickets are only $5 each and benefit Home At Last Parrot Sanctuary, a tax exempt 501(c)3 charity.
Purchase tickets here through February 13th - use drop down in link to select Raffle fundraiser):
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZQ7LYMH3X4V5L

11/02/2025

Having a daily routine can greatly benefit your parrot's mental health and their sense of security.

The main aspect that you want your routine to cover is a good sleeping schedule. We often see behavioural issues arise when a bird doesn’t get enough sleep.

Try to stick to a regular schedule, as changes can cause behavioural problems as well.

Additionally, routine interactions, such as training, strengthens your bond and encourage positive behaviours. By providing structure in their day, you not only enhance their emotional well-being but also foster a stronger relationship based on trust and understanding.

- A.

11/02/2025

Adoption Success Story Update:
Cockatiel, Baby, is living his best life with with his flockmates❣️🦜

10/02/2025

ALL ADOPTIONS START WITH A VOICE CALL TO (775) 220-6941 if we are unable to answer please leave a message and we will return your call🦜

Adoptable Parrots:
Not all are tame but all still want companionship.
Yes it’s possible to care for and love a parrot without handling them.
Senior parrots may still have many good years.
Talk to them! Care for them! Love them!!

EVEN TAME PARROTS MAY BITE and most are noisy and messy.

Our adoption process consists of:
1 Initial phone interview
2 Confirmation of identity and light background check
3 Home check interview
4 Parrot Meet and greet
5 Parrot approval (may involve multiple visits)
For more information please contact us directly at (775) 220-6941
ALL ADOPTIONS START WITH A VOICE CALL TO (775) 220-6941

09/02/2025

Something to think about... I saw this comment posted today. If you need to read this more than once to understand, please do, then do better .
'If someone caged any other animal than a bird and never let them out, everyone would go off their heads, but if it's a bird it seems it's acceptable. The one animal that freedom means the most to seems to mean the least to humans.'

This really resonates with me. I realise that plenty of small animals are kept in cages that are largely unsuitable, but there is something fundamentally different about bids. They are not domesticated. They have the ability for the most movement, and instincts and intelligence to match. To deprive a bird of this and keep it in a cage perhaps a few times the size of its wingspan... That sounds like some kind of torture.

This is NOT saying that people should release pet birds. Pet birds would generally not survive in the wild if released, because they don't understand how to find food and shelter or evade predators. Birds who are released go through extensive rehabilitation for successful transition into the wild.

This is simply saying that birds have specific needs, and in many ways they are the most neglected and abused pets due to this physical, mental and psychological deprivation. It is so important for anyone with birds to research their needs, observe them in more natural habitats and try to replicate this as much as possible.

While this post is about birds, I would like to emphasise that ALL animals kept as pets (and otherwise) should have the freedom to do what is natural and necessary for their wellbeing, including having suitable housing. And sadly, there are so many animals that don't have this.

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09/02/2025

Adoption Success Story Update:
Senior Meyers Parrot, Miss B (aka Buster), celebrating her six year adopt-a-versary with her new little birdie play stand that her birdie mama won at one of our fundraiser auctions❣️🦜