Hello.. As the title says I need a new home for my 3~ year old baby, a white winged parakeet (aka canary-winged parakeet). Iām very ashamed of the way he is being treated currently, and I hope you guys will understand that Iāve been trying my best, even though it probably doesnāt seem like it. Iām going to be very vulnerable in this post, so I hope that someone can reach out.
A couple years ago, I fell in love with this little green parakeet at the pet store. I had always wanted a bird and this poor little guy was being housed with a bonded pair of green-cheeked conures, who were bullying him. His wings were also clipped. I ended up convincing my parents to let me get him. I actually did do
most of my research. For the first two or so years everything was great. He was getting out just about every day, and he was getting fresh fruits and vegetables every morning along with his dry food. I never clipped his wings, but because he was so young when the pet store clipped his wings, I suspect he never learned to fly. He only flies when heās startled and usually crashes into things when he does. Heās just the sweetest little thing, and never wants to be anywhere except on my shoulder.
As for why Iām rehoming him.. Iāve always had issues with depression, but as Iāve gotten older, Iāve also developed bipolar disorder, which has made it extremely difficult to keep up with everything he needs from me, along with high school and just life in general. This is the part thatās hardest for me to get out, but he hasnāt been out of his cage in several weeks/months, and his cage very badly needs to be cleaned. He doesnāt ever get fruits or vegetables any more, and only gets dry food. Iām so ashamed with the way he is living and I would do anything for him to be happy. I love him so much and itās so hard for me to watch him suffer. I know it probably doesnāt make sense to someone who doesnāt have the same issues as me, but I promise Iām trying.. Itās just so stressful and Iāve been trying to find a shelter to take him for months and no one can. So Iām trying here.
He has a bit of a biting problem, but never bites hard, and is territorial around his cage and favorite foods. Other than that I canāt think of any other issues he might have, aside from his flight. Obviously he may have developed some others due to being neglected, though. Iām in the Austin area, but am willing to drive/maybe pay for a plane ticket if someone can help us. I will be trying my best to screen people, because I donāt want him to end up in this situation again. Thank you for reading.
Here are some of my favorite pictures of him.
A couple years ago, I fell in love with this little green parakeet at the pet store. I had always wanted a bird and this poor little guy was being housed with a bonded pair of green-cheeked conures, who were bullying him. His wings were also clipped. I ended up convincing my parents to let me get him. I actually did do
As for why Iām rehoming him.. Iāve always had issues with depression, but as Iāve gotten older, Iāve also developed bipolar disorder, which has made it extremely difficult to keep up with everything he needs from me, along with high school and just life in general. This is the part thatās hardest for me to get out, but he hasnāt been out of his cage in several weeks/months, and his cage very badly needs to be cleaned. He doesnāt ever get fruits or vegetables any more, and only gets dry food. Iām so ashamed with the way he is living and I would do anything for him to be happy. I love him so much and itās so hard for me to watch him suffer. I know it probably doesnāt make sense to someone who doesnāt have the same issues as me, but I promise Iām trying.. Itās just so stressful and Iāve been trying to find a shelter to take him for months and no one can. So Iām trying here.
He has a bit of a biting problem, but never bites hard, and is territorial around his cage and favorite foods. Other than that I canāt think of any other issues he might have, aside from his flight. Obviously he may have developed some others due to being neglected, though. Iām in the Austin area, but am willing to drive/maybe pay for a plane ticket if someone can help us. I will be trying my best to screen people, because I donāt want him to end up in this situation again. Thank you for reading.
Here are some of my favorite pictures of him.
