DIET

NEVER feed your parrot a seed-only diet!! This is the same as eating junk food everyday and leads to fatty liver disease and other health (such as malnutrition) and developmental problems. Please visit our Resources Page to learn more about proper parrot diet and care.

GENERAL PARROT CARE

Parrots can die from Avocado, Rhubarb, Apple Seeds, Oven and Teflon Fumes and much more - visit our Resources Page for more information.

ALL ANIMALS BITE. But this is usually because they are scared or people haven't heeded their previous warnings - they may have learned that this is the only way humans 'listen' to them. Expect to spend time on positive-reinforcement training.

Parrots are very intelligent! They need a variety of toys and A LOT of attention. Parrots love attention but can be very picky about, protective over, and aggressive toward others as a result of who they choose to like and dislike.

EDUCATION

Consider an Adult/Elderly Parrot. While babies are cute and generally more willing to go to anyone, they will go through puberty and their temperament often changes. If you are prepared for this and have trained your parrot well, you should 'weather the storm' just fine. However, this is usually when most parrots are surrendered and/or bad habits are reinforced. Please educate yourself and understand what your parrot is trying to communicate to you. Adult/elderly parrots have a more consistent temperament and are more settled in their needs, likes and dislikes.

Many parrots go through hormonal and molting cycles in Spring and Fall. This is normal, but generally makes them more grumpy.

CTPR ADOPTION PROCESS

CTPR is a completely volunteer-run organization. It may take up to two weeks to receive a reply.

We will contact your landlord first if you rent your home - tell them to expect our email/check their spam -, and then a representative from Connecticut Parrot Rescue will email your references. We THEN contact you to answer all your questions. Once these steps are completed, you will receive an email to set up your first visit to CTPR. All future correspondence will be completed by email.

Questions about specific birds will only be answered once we have received a completed application form.

We require an initial home visit and may conduct a follow-up visit in your home with the parrot within 90 days of the adoption from CTPR.

The adoption fee is generally between $100 -$500. Cages are usually included. A portion of your adoption fees may be tax deductible.

We do allow adoptions to applicants with no experience, cats, dogs, young children, etc. However; each situation is assessed on a case-by-case basis based on the particular parrot's needs, previous experiences and personality.

CTPR works with a network of other organizations. If we do not have the optimal parrot for you, we will keep your information on hand until another suitable parrot is available at CTPR and we will provide you with other rescues' contact information.

Events are a great way to meet some of our available parrots. If you are interested in meeting a particular parrot, complete the application and waiver, and let us know which event you are planning to attend and which parrot(s) you are interested in meeting. We will try our best to facilitate the introduction - although this cannot be guaranteed.