Illinois Parrot Rescue

08/21/2025

I've been asked what I feed at the rescue. So here is what I put in my chop.
Walmart mixed frozen vegetables
Collared Greens
Radishs
Yellow squash
Zucchini
Apples
Sweet potatoes
Quinoa
Pasta
Jalapenos peppers
Bananas and grapes are cut and added every day.
In addition, various nuts are offered in a separate bowl. They include shelled walnuts, cashews, shell almonds, and pistachios.
A third bowl of pellets is offered so I can help balance the birds diet.
Lastly, the birds get a fresh water bowl, which is changed daily. I don't use water bottles because in my opinion people get lazy and don't clean them often enough and they get contaminated.
Finally, if they are good birds, or even if they aren't. The birds are offered birdy treats, including birdy oven baked cookies, nutriberries, and banana chips.
I also offer some seed mix as I feel as all birds need some type of seeds. Some seed are more fatty than others, but you do need to offer stuff that they will eat, which can be a challenge with rescue birds.

08/20/2025

For a change, I decided to post 4 of my monsters anxiously watching me prepare their breakfast.

08/08/2025

SAVE THE DATE
Me & the birds will again be at the fair.
I will have some of the adoption birds, gently used cages and playstands.
Plus, of course, Tucker, my personal Hyacinth Macaw, will be there to visit with you and pose for pictures.
Come early for the best deals.
Always a fun day!

07/15/2025

Fun day at the vet clinic.
Meet Gizmo the capachuin monkey. He is 29 years old.
He is here for his annual check-up.

06/15/2025

Very sweet amazon, stick and hand trained.

06/03/2025

Keeping greys happy,
one box at a time!

05/17/2025

Cleveland wants to tell everyone that he is only wet from his bath, not yesterday storms.
Both the tornado and dust storm missed us.
Dust storm went north, and the St Louis tornado went about 10 miles south.
We had some rain with very strong winds. There is no damage to the shelter and all the birds, and George is fine.

05/09/2025

Update for the week.
Im tired!
For those who came to the bird fair, thanks for coming. There were a lot of you.
I got to see new people and old friends.
For people who put in applications, I'm getting to them.
I live alone, except for the giant dogs. So, the grass has to get cut, I had a doctors appointment, had to make fresh chop, plus care for both the rescue birds and my flock this week.
So again, I'm sorry I haven't had time yet to answer everyone's emails, messages, and voice mails. I'm getting there.
Scarlett was successful in getting me to take a break and cuddle her.

05/02/2025

Springfield bird fair is Sunday.

Now that I'm back from yet another bird clinic, I need to get ready for the fair. loading carriers, cages playstands into the trailer.

These are the tentative birds I will be bringing on Sunday.

Quiggly sulfur crested cockatoo
Holly goffin cockatoo
Scarlett Scarlet macaw
Candy eclectus
Rio blue quakers
Martha Senegal
Jack Green quaker
Chica caquie
Zipper parrotlet
Huey moluccan cockatoo
Jasper yellow nape, amazon
Chico severe macaw
Q & Red amazon pair
Precious blue gold macaw

Plus, Tucker my educational hyacinth. Who will pose for photos and maybe some cuddles.
I can not bring all the birds.

The birds will stay in their cages for both their safety and yours.

To adopt, you still will still need to meet all the adopt requirements.

No birds will be adopted out at the fair.

I hope to see a bunch of you on Sunday. It will be a fun day.

( I will post pictures of the cages and other stuff for sale tomorrow after I get set up)

I will accept Zelle or cash for purchases only.

04/25/2025

May 1st is the Springfield bird fair!
Tucker and I will be there.
I will bring some gently used cages, perches, and some toys to sell. These are all surplus, and the money will be used to support the rescue.
I will have some of the adoption birds for you to meet. I can not bring them all.
No adoptions will take place at the bird fair.
You will still need to fill out an application and be subject to the home visit.
Tucker will be there. He will pose, allow photos, and some people may hold him.
He is a very gentle bird, but he does get tired, so if he starts getting grumpy, then he will take a break.
I will not force him to do anything he doesn't want to.
He will visit on his terms only.
Hope to see all of you there.

04/24/2025

Anyone in the Joliet Illinois area. This little guy got out.
If you see him or can catch him, shoot me a pm right away so I can let owner know.

04/22/2025