Rescued a parrot and need help!

Took him to a parrot specialist and all is good thankfully, hes just a bit stressed out and tired.

After a hard think i've come to the conclusion that i just can't handle having him at this point in my life (although i will most certainly be getting a parrot in the future, they are amazing!)

So does anyone have any recommendations for rehoming him or would the RSPCA suffice. I live in Essex London.

Do NOT send him to the RSPCA. I'm also from the UK and have volunteered at a RSPCA rescue center. More often than not the birds are themselves neglected at rescue centers, 2 toys (if any!) and put on seed diets in horrid cages etc. Also, they more often than not won't take on animals that haven't been found as a stray/dumped, if you try and 'take' them to the RSPCA, they usually will decline to take the bird.

I found a place in Essex that are a boarding facility but also double up as a rescue who help rehome animals too.

Small Animals Boarding - Pet Boarding and Pet Hotel in Colchester, Essex and London
(Found from here: Preloved | a non-profit boarding rescue rehome and sanctuary for pets other in Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex)

Doesn't say anything about being a rescue on the website, but if you ring the number (I tried to get more information, went to answerphone and I HATE leaving messages!) they mention that they're a rescue too (and obviously the preloved advertisement). I think if you explain that you found the bird where you did, in the condition you did, vet checked it etc and want to rehome if they'll probably take it on. :)

You could also go on websites such as preloved/gumtree etc. Advertise that you have a male moustached parrot who has been vet checked etc but comes with no cage etc. See if you generate any interest, meet the people interested and decide on a home for him.

I found a lovely home for my rescue cockatoo on preloved, a man had lost his macaw 2-3 years before and felt ready to take on another bird. We got in touch, arranged a meet after discussing in depth his situation (took the cockatoo with us as it was a looong journey) and then handed him over. The guy was genuine, got to see his home, the cage setup, etc.

Other than that there is 'birdline' which has mixed reviews. I think you have to pay a small fee to give up your bird though. They'll find the bird a foster home until they can go to their permanent home, but are still 'owned' by birdline.

You could always look for breeders/people with aviaries etc looking to expand their flock. I rehomed 4 of my budgies to a man who was looking for more budgies to fill up his aviary, they had heated sleeping areas, large aviary area, lots of different activities they could do and nest boxes for those that were interested. It was really lovely, went and checked it out and agreed to give them to him and then brought the budgies to him a few days later.

If you need help writing an advertisement or vetting people, feel free to ask questions. If anyone else can come up with any other idea for getting this parrot somewhere safe then suggest away! ;)

Just as a little reminder in case you think you may profit from this, you most probably wont so I wouldn't really try 'selling' him, but do not advertise as FREE as you'll get all sorts of people trying who cannot/will not care for him and will just try and sell him on to someone else. 'Small asking price' or 'Price can be discussed upon meeting' etc will put off some people looking for an easy profit. :)
 
Ditto on male moustache parakeet!


I would recommend trying to find his previous owners first before trying to find a home for him! Look in local classifieds (online and in person), shopping centers, vet offices, the animal control places.... perhaps even look for a local bird club and see if anyone is missing that bird!
 
Just had the lady ring me back from that rescue in Essex, she said that they have space for him and there is "nothing that can't be arranged" if you need him collected etc. There is no fee either and they all live in house with her. Apparently she's got ALL sorts of birds and she sounds very enthusiastic.

I have her mobile number, which she said is best to contact her on since she's out doing rescues so often, I'll pm you that now and you can get in touch with her asap :)!
 
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Hey sorry for the late update, just been so busy with Uni work. Yesterday I took him to the nearest birdline (parrot rescue) member. She's a lovely lady who owns 3 parrots herself and is temporarily housing 6 more. Truly passionate about parrot. Would have loved to keep him but just not fair on him eight he way my life is. Someday though I will definitely get one. Possibly an eclectus. She had one and it was absolutely stunning bird and really affectionate.

Ill keep everyone updates if I hear any news. Still trying to find original owner is anyone is worried about that.
 
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Deckles, if any of my parrots ever go missing, I hope they are found by someone as kind & sensible as you!
 

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