Read About Choosing a Rescue Bird

Image Choosing a Rescue Bird is a wonderful idea, but there are some considerations that you need to know before you buy. To buy a bird that has been placed because of certain situations has both positive and negative possibilities. You must be willing to commit to this endeavor with your time and emotion. Some birds have been passed around from owner to owner due to their own behavior problem, or the owner simply didn’t want the bird any longer. Sometimes, the bird outlived the owner and ended up in a shelter. Other birds may have been abused or neglected. Frankly, choosing a rescue bird is commendable. This bird may need more love and devotion, especially if coming from a bad environment. Patience is important when owning any bird, but a rescue bird may require even more. There are many places to look for a rescue bird. It is going to be a major investment for you. Even with a small canary, the upkeep and vet bills can be pricy.

Just because it’s a second, or third hand bird doesn’t make the upkeep less expensive then a brand new bird. There is the Bird Placement Program, Safe Haven, and even a local Humane League possibly, to name a few places to find rescue birds. You can ask your aviary vet for assistance, or go online to find good rescue places. Also, if the thought of keeping a bird as your own pet, seems too much, some organizations offer a foster care opportunity. In fact, that might be the approach you could start with if there is any hesitation on your part about buying a bird. What a great idea! Now, if you are ready to buy a rescue bird, there is an application process. These rescue places want to be sure they are turning the bird over to someone who will give all effort possible, to keep this pet happy and healthy. Of course, you will want to spend time with the bird. Ask questions.

You want to know the history of this bird, before you can know if you want it. You will have to provide information as to what type of environment you can provide, and how much time you can devote to caring for this pet. What other people are in your home? With a larger bird, it would be best if everyone in the home got involved. You and the placement center will want to be sure you are ready to take this bird home, as the bird will become part of your family. choosing a rescue bird, and taking all the steps to carefully think of every scenario possible, will make this a very rewarding experience.