Step mom sold her house and will be moving to a smaller place. She probably won’t be able to take my dad’s parakeet and I am wondering what is involved in finding a new family for it.

The poor thing doesn’t chirp like it used to since it’s mate passed away. Will he be happier with someone that has another bird?

Too bad you aren't here in Georgia.

Yes, he would be happier with a bird person.

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Originally posted by Mars_Attacks:
Too bad you aren't here in Georgia.

Yes, he would be happier with a bird person.

Thanks, Robert. I do wish I were closer.

I think it does make sense to find someone that has a bird or two. This little fella doesn’t like being handled and really hates leaving his cage.

Just needs someone who needs someone. Doesn’t need to be a bird person, just someone who needs a friend. Parakeets can be excellent companions. That said, they need to know basic husbandry, and dangers (ie Teflon, chocolate, etc)

I had no idea about the Teflon thing.

Put him up for adoption on a bird group and interview potential new owners.

I had to be interviewed to get Coco.
She was 2 hours away and I drove down for just an interview after a phone interview.

Thanks. I’ll search for a bird group.

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Originally posted by mark123:
I had no idea about the Teflon thing.

That is just one of many things. Your home changes a ton to accommodate the safety of a bird so you want to make sure it goes to a home that knows how to care for it. If you have Facebook, there are bird groups you can post in to try and find a home for it.

I don’t have Facebook.

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Teflon

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I get that it would be toxic to a tiny creature with a high metabolism, but how does it get ingested?

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Originally posted by egregore:

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Teflon

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I get that it would be toxic to a tiny creature with a high metabolism, but how does it get ingested?

they dont eat it, the vapors from a burning teflon pan kills them