Adoption Process

When Fallen Feathers receives or is notified about a lost bird, every

attempt is made to locate the owner by searching and posting the bird(s) on various social media sites.  We keep a log of birds that have been reported missing at all times.  When those efforts have been exhausted and no reunion occurs, lost birds and voluntarily surrendered birds may be placed for adoption in accordance with our policy.

 

We encourage adopting over purchasing a bird.  Adopting from us does require “sweat equity”, otherwise known as volunteering.  Developing a relationship with the individual bird is key to a successful adoption.  Building the relationship takes time.  The time required is dependent on the type of bird and discretion is strictly up to our director.

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• Birds can live a long time: macaws and cockatoos can live up to 100 years old and even small birds can live up to 20 years.  Make sure you have a plan.

• Birds are wild animals at heart and many behaviors cannot be trained out of them.

• Birds are very sensitive to change.  They can become aggressive; pull their feathers out, or scream excessively.

• Birds can be destructive.  They can fling food all over, destroy furniture, and bite.

• Research the particular species you plan to adopt.  All bird species behave differently.  Amazons are notorious talkers, Cockatoos are clingy and require increased stimulation and socialization.  African Greys are intelligent and always learning.  An open mind and experience with various birds (and their needs and behaviors) may change your decisions about what kind of bird you ultimately bring home.

• Birds require large cages, a variety of perches, lots of toys, quality avian vet care, and a complex diet.

• Consider volunteering at Fallen Feathers for first-hand experience before making any commitment to a new feathered family member.

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We do not adopt out migratory birds as they are protected by state and federal laws and regulations.