Crazy Bird Lady's Rescue Centre

19/12/2023

12/09/2023

Intake open for any birds African grey or smaller currently. These lovebirds are up for grabs. They are siblings and can not be bred together.

02/09/2023

Hey friends! We're kicking back into gear! We're looking for a few things for our little rescue and now have an amazon list for donations. We also take donations via e-transfer as well. Pm for details on where to send donations. I hope we can help save many more friends. This last month we brought in 3 new friends. Pictures and videos to come. :) Cheers everyone!!! We're also raising money so we can transport feathered friends to us as well as to new homes.

14/07/2023

Check out Tarot Panda's video.

27/05/2022

So why do you really want a parrot?
Sometimes you come across a video of a cockatoo dancing or cuddling, sometimes it's a video of an african grey with amazing talking skills, sometimes it's a macaw with it's beautiful colours...........
and then you think..... I want a talking parrot or a cuddly parrot BUT this is a tiny clip of that actual parrots life. Do you really know what it takes to keep that parrot happy?
Parrots are wild animals and before you consider even welcoming a parrot into your family these are just some points you need to consider...
1. Time, how much time do you have to give a parrot. Some parrots have the intelligence of a child, would you leave a child to it's own devices locked in a cage all day?
2. Space, parrots need a lot of space. The bigger the better! The cage needs to be big enough that he/she can stretch their wings out and still have room. Cages are expensive! They need space to fly and climb. Lack of exercise can cause bone growth issues.
3. Exercise and mental stimulation. As already said they need exercise daily but also mental stimulation, foraging, games, toys, time with their humans. If it's not enough, it can lead to behavioral issues, biting, screaming, destruction of your home, feather plucking and even self mutilation.
4. Diet. You see that parrot food in the pet shop and think gosh that is cheap! That cheap parrot food full of sunflower seeds and those peanuts is slowly killing your parrot. Fatty liver disease and if very unlucky aspergellosis. Aspergellosis an infection of a parrots respiratory air sacs, very very expensive to treat and often fatal. Have other parrots too? It will spead to them too! A good diet costs money and time to prepare fresh fruit and vegetables but is a requirement for your parrot to live a long and healthy life and avoid the vet bills.
5. Not all parrots will like your whole family. They might only bond with one person, that means the rest of the family isn't allowed to feed them, clean them, go anywhere near them. This is very common in african greys.
6. Parrots are wild animals, they bite! Even the tamest of them can bite. Be prepared and prepared to still live with them.
7. Vet care. Parrots need specialised vet care, not your general vet that treats your cat or dog. They need an avian vet. These are limited, make sure you can get your parrot to one when needed and they are expensive.
8. Noise. Parrots make noise ALL day, noise level depends on species but have you heard the noise of a screaming cockatoo or macaw? Have a look on youtube, could your neighbours handle the noise too?
9.Mess. Oh boy the mess!!! Parrots chew, shred their cage paper, toys, throw their food all the time and are p**p machines! Can you handle this?
10. Do you love your scented candles? Your lovely smelling cleaning products? Perfumes? Get rid of them, they are toxic to parrots.
11. Parrots are a lifelong commitment they can live 70+ years so they are exactly that!
Do you still want a parrot? Please do your research and not a cute video on youtube!
Post credit to our friends at Brainy Birds - Parrot Rescue and Rehabilitation.
http://www.brainybirds.co.za/
Photo credit to Sharee Bullard and Racergirl.

14/05/2022

14/05/2022

My little cuddle bird.

14/05/2022

Crazy little Dino. He's a bit raunchy Lol

He is just too sexy for his own good!

09/05/2022

This is not our baby but is one in need of help all details are in the post.

03/05/2022

If seen please go to original post. Thank you

27/04/2022

If we brought in T-Shirts and pens or things who would be interested? :)

27/04/2022

Please note that we are currently full for intake. I have room for a few smaller birds if needed but we are full on permanent rescues. The permanent loves we have have bonded to us during covid and their owners still contact us to see how they are doing. We're looking forward to having some of the old owners visit soon. It's so exciting for people to be able to visit their fids once they come here. It is rewarding in ways you can only imagine.

27/04/2022

Well folks, Now that covid is over we are back in swing. I hope everyone and their babies have been safe during this trying time. Bless you all.