Female Eclectus rehoming resources/help in northeast OH/PA

[chris-md]

Ok, I’ve been on here long enough: no Parker’s NOT going anywhere.

However, I have an acquaintance on Instagram I correspond with who is at their whits end with their female eclectus. It’s unfortunately a story we hear all too often:

1. Bird is going through puberty, and
2. Has become aggressive in puberty, with owners not knowing how to cope,
2. In puberty, bird has become a one person bird, and in this pubertal-one-person ness, has chosen the non-caretaker as their primary interest, aggressive all others. This husband is NOT interested at all in the bird, and it’s becoming a problem.

Birds been in puberty for about 9 months, with possibly a few mor months to go. I’d like to help this sweet lady however I can, though I’m not able to take the bird in. Does anyone have any resources I can point her to to help her out in properly rehoming this little bird?

I’m trying to help with some coping mechanisms to bridge the gap for them for now (with a small modicum of luck, maybe it’ll get them to the point where the hormones ultimately settle and this won’t have to happen). But if this is going to happen I’d like to help make it as painless for them as possible.

 

[Sunnyclover]

Clicker training. It helped with my Finley a great deal and I'm able to handle him without being scared he'll attack me with zero warning and has become much more interested in spending time with me. I only train him like 20 minutes a day and it's shocking how much better he's gotten! He still has some kind of mental issue but I the unwanted behavior that he's able to work on he has been doing a great deal better with.

 

[chris-md]

Thanks sunny. But I’ve come to inderstand that they’re done taking “others suggestions” on how to fix it. I see holes: I suggested target training to a stick, and am told “that won’t work, she’s terrified of sticks”. I won’t even suggest desensitizing her to the sticks at this point.

Poor thing, I can tell she’s done and over it. She wants to do everything possible to ensure she goes to a good home, but doesn’t have the strength to put forth any more effort.

 

[rbtlyn]

Hi. I live in NY about 1 1/2 hours above the city. If it becomes necessary and they are willing to adopt this far away I would be happy to adopt. I have a Macaw right now and would love to extend my tint flock. Please let me know if I am needed.
Rob W.

 

[GaleriaGila]

Thanks, Chris, for helping...

Maybe a member like rbt can help...

Here's all I can contribute.
Sometimes vets are good sources for local possibilities...
Certified Avian Vets
https://abvp.com/animal-owners/find-an-abvp-specialist/
If none are near you...
Avian Veterinarians
http://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803

 

[birdielover15]

Hi i just saw this post and wondering if help is still needed. I’m located in Latrobe pa and would love to adopt her if she is needing a forever home? I have references and experienced in rehabilitating parrots who have behavioral or hormonal issues..please pm me and we can discuss privately. Thank you and look forward to hearing from you.