Currently the Sanctuary is home to over 50 parrots. These birds come to
us from a number of sources. Many are former companions whose guardians
could no longer care for them. Some, such as our flock of Indian
Ringnecks, were seized by United States Fish and Wildlife Service as
illegal imports and brought to us by the rescue group Parrots First.
Because of their wide variety of backgrounds, and because most of these
birds are wild, not all of them have happy memories of humans from
their past. We do our best to work with each bird to build trust and
social skills.
To keep the birds happy and healthy, we try to make their lives as rich as possible.
A balanced and varied diet of fruits, vegetables,
pellets, seed, whole grains (and the occasional birdy treat) is provided daily.
The birds also enjoy a shower every morning,
with extra showers on hot summer days, to keep them clean and cool.
Wooden bird boxes with no bottoms (to prevent nesting behavior - animal sanctuaries should not breed) are hung in each aviary, some with insulation inside, to provide warmth and shelter.
Fresh tree branches and palm fronds are hung as often as possible to give the birds foliage in which to play and hide.
