Connecticut Parrot Rescue
Adopt. Don’t Shop.
A resource for companion parrots in need, and those who love them.
Connecticut Parrot Rescue was founded in July 2015 and as of September 2016, became an official 501c3 non-profit public charity. We are completely run by Connecticut-based volunteer foster homes, who aid the transition and rehabilitation processes of companion parrots into loving adoptive homes. Please browse our website to learn more about our organization, our exciting partnerships, how you can get involved and of course... our amazing adoptable parrots! We strive to give our parrots the best possible care, and then integrate them into suitable and loving homes.
Adoption Process:
Interested in adopting a bird, fostering, or just volunteering?
Check out the birds up for adoption.
Click on the adoption application button at the bottom of the page to fill out an application.
Wait for a response!
While you wait, feel free to check out our website for helpful information on taking care of birds and our social media accounts for more pictures and videos of our birds.
Bird Of The Month:
Charles
Charles is a male Cape Parrot who we believe is 15+ years old. His previous home included children but his main caretaker was a woman. Although he appears to prefer women, he is friendly around other people and has the ability to warm up to others as he becomes comfortable in his environment.
His foster indicates that he does not seem bothered by her 2 cats; both Charles and the cats ignore each other and are not placed in contact with each other.
He loves to be taken out of his cage in the mornings, and given almonds in the shell so he can crack them himself. He also loves a treat of nutri-berries.
Charles loves head scratches and to step up for his foster. He will occasionally go onto her shoulder. He also likes to just hang out on top of his cage and walk around.
Charles’ foster is unsure how he may be with other birds, but considering how he seems to be with the cats, he may be fine in another home with other birds present.
Adoption Fee: $350.00
Meet Our Birds
Buckle
Buckle is an Amazon and is estimated to be in his 50s. He has been hand-tamed.
He will do best with someone who is either a vet/vet tech and/or has extensive experience caring for and supporting older special needs birds. He is being treated for underlying health and ongoing eye issues.
When he’s feeling well, he loves to hang outside of his cage and prefers a quieter house.
Prefers women and allows scritches and will take treats from your hand.
May be best in home where there are few-no other birds or animals.
Adoption Fee: will be applied to vet care and prescription costs and supplies
Jekyll & Phoenix
Jekyll (GCC) and Phoenix (BC Conure) are a bonded pair. They are very sweet and curious. They know how to step up and like attention! Jekyll is a bit friendlier of the two and is happy to fly on your arm, head and come to people while Phoenix is a bit more reserved and likes to get to know you before he is comfortable with you. They can be noisy in the mornings. I have found that usually that is just them calling to be let out of their cage. Once they are out, they are much quieter and enjoy flight time. They would do well in a home where they can be out of their cage for a good portion of the day.
Adoption Fee $350
Charles
Charles is a male Cape Parrot who we believe is 15+ years old. His previous home included children but his main caretaker was a woman. Although he appears to prefer women, he is friendly around other people and has the ability to warm up to others as he becomes comfortable in his environment.
His foster indicates that he does not seem bothered by her 3 cats; both Charles and the cats ignore each other and are not placed in contact with each other.
He loves to be taken out of his cage in the mornings, and given almonds in the shell so he can crack them himself. He also loves a treat of nutri-berries.
Charles loves head scratches and to step up for his foster. He will occasionally go onto her shoulder. He also likes to just hang out on top of his cage and walk around.
Charles’ foster is unsure how he may be with other birds, but considering how he seems to be with the cats, he may be fine in another home with other birds present.
Adoption Fee: $350.00
Brady
Brady is a lutino cockatiel between 5-8years old.
She sometimes appears reluctant to leave her cage, but is hand-tamed. She’ll step up and take treats from her human.
When leaving the cage on her own, she will fly around a bit, but will ultimately step up on a hand and spend some time with you. Especially if you have some millet to offer. It’s clear that with a little time and patience, she's got potential to be a great cuddler outside of the cage.
She’s comfortable with males and females, but it takes time for her to get used to people. She has not lived with other animals (except a parakeet) in her home. A quieter home may be best for her as she may take time to warm up to people.
Brady is lovely and quiet, she does enjoy exercising her wings, but is reluctant to leave the cage. She loves her cuttle bone and has successfully transitioned to a pellet diet (and nutriberries ) she enjoys a little bath and playing with her toys.
She’s very sweet and just needs a little time to make a great addition to a good home!
Adoption Fee: $75.00
Olive
Olive is 8 years old and is a Green Yellow Face budgie.
She is comfortable with females and males, along with other animals in the home; including other birds.
Olive likes using a playstand outside her cage and will take treats from her human.
Olive is lovely and soft-spoken and enjoys wood or natural toys.
She is not hand-tamed but will gladly eat millet from your hand. She can be let out to perch on her cage with patience and time. She enjoys observing other birds and would do best with another mature and calmer personality as a roommate, or in a home with various birds to observe from her cage. Every now and then she does acrobatics/hanging upside down.
Olive would do best in a home that understands her boundaries, is ok with a non-singing bird, and may be ok with just hand feeding her without touching. While she has not come out of her cage yet with her foster, her previous owner said she loves to sit on top and explore nearby.
Olive should go with either another calm bird in a large cage or in a home with different bird species for her to be around but not necessarily live with as she seems more independent. She doesn't seem to have a preference for anybody and, since she is still adjusting she can be nippy if you try to touch her.
Overall she doesn't come off as too scared or aggressive but more about having boundaries. Someone who may not have a lot of experience but is willing to learn/read up would be fine.
Adoption Fee: $30