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######[Birds for adoption!](https://www.reddit.com/r/parrots/comments/kuqt7i/parrots_in_need_of_adoption/)





This is a community for the discussion of parrots.  Feel free to talk about parrots in the wild, owning parrots, the pet trade, rescuing parrots, purchasing parrots, avian veterinarians, and anything pertaining to these beautiful creatures.

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**Rules**

* Follow [reddiquette](https://www.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439).

* Be civil and respectful. Personal attacks/insults will not be tolerated and may result in a ban, especially if the behavior persists after a warning by the mods. 

* Shameless self-promotion is strongly discouraged. Posts made solely to direct traffic to your blog, forum, shop, or social media page will be removed. We do not allow crowdfunding. 

* For images that are not your own, you must provide your best guess at the original source. All non-OC image posts without a source will be removed. Memes will be removed. 

* Use the NSFW tag as needed. No NSFL content.

* Posts about sick or injured birds must be marked NSFW.

* Surveys must be approved by the moderators before links to them may be posted.

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**Resources**

* **Frequently Asked Questions** - [Please read before making a post. Topics covered include nutrition, flying with birds, first aid, vet visits, and suggestions for first-time owners.](http://redd.it/1l5itw)

* **ASPCA Poison Control - (888) 426-4435.** They're available 24/7 for a $65 fee. It's probably better to get to your regular vet, but if he/she is unavailable this is the next best thing. 

* **Lost your bird?** Check out these sites: [Parrot Alert](http://www.parrotalert.com/) and [911-ParrotAlert](http://www.911parrotalert.com/).

* [The Bird Clinic](http://www.thebirdclinic.com/bird-clinic-handouts.html) website has several informative handouts on the care of companion birds. Topics covered include wing clipping, common toxins, poisonous plants, and nutrition.

* **Considering rescuing a bird?**  [This thread contains a list of rescues!](/r/parrots/comments/4r97wa/list_of_parrot_rescues/)

* **Looking for bird necessities online?** [Here's a list of stores that carry toys/cages/perches/everything.](http://www.reddit.com/tb/1ccn4h)

* [Check out the California Parrot Project for information about wild flocks in California](http://www.californiaparrotproject.org/)

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**Want more birds?** 

* /r/africangrey 

* /r/budgies 

* /r/cockatiel

* /r/conures 

* /r/finches 

* /r/grassparrots For all your Australian grass parrot needs 

* /r/macaws 

* /r/petdoves 

* /r/birdpics Mostly pics of wild birds 

* [Talk Budgies](http://talkbudgies.com/) 

* [Tailfeathers Network] (http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/)

<div class="md"><h6>Want flair? <a href="http://i.imgur.com/CocrdE1.png">Click here!</a></h6>

<h6><a href="http://redd.it/1l5itw">Check out the FAQ!</a></h6>

<h6><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/parrots/comments/kuqt7i/parrots_in_need_of_adoption/">Birds for adoption!</a></h6>

This is a community for the discussion of parrots. Feel free to talk about parrots in the wild, owning parrots, the pet trade, rescuing parrots, purchasing parrots, avian veterinarians, and anything pertaining to these beautiful creatures.

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Rules

<ul>
<li>Follow <a href="https://www.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439">reddiquette</a>.</li>
<li>Be civil and respectful. Personal attacks/insults will not be tolerated and may result in a ban, especially if the behavior persists after a warning by the mods. </li>
<li>Shameless self-promotion is strongly discouraged. Posts made solely to direct traffic to your blog, forum, shop, or social media page will be removed. We do not allow crowdfunding. </li>
<li>For images that are not your own, you must provide your best guess at the original source. All non-OC image posts without a source will be removed. Memes will be removed. </li>
<li>Use the NSFW tag as needed. No NSFL content.</li>
<li>Posts about sick or injured birds must be marked NSFW.</li>
<li>Surveys must be approved by the moderators before links to them may be posted.</li>
</ul>

<hr/>

Resources

<ul>
<li>Frequently Asked Questions - <a href="http://redd.it/1l5itw">Please read before making a post. Topics covered include nutrition, flying with birds, first aid, vet visits, and suggestions for first-time owners.</a></li>
<li>ASPCA Poison Control - (888) 426-4435. They&#39;re available 24/7 for a $65 fee. It&#39;s probably better to get to your regular vet, but if he/she is unavailable this is the next best thing. </li>
<li>Lost your bird? Check out these sites: <a href="http://www.parrotalert.com/">Parrot Alert</a> and <a href="http://www.911parrotalert.com/">911-ParrotAlert</a>.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thebirdclinic.com/bird-clinic-handouts.html">The Bird Clinic</a> website has several informative handouts on the care of companion birds. Topics covered include wing clipping, common toxins, poisonous plants, and nutrition.</li>
<li>Considering rescuing a bird? <a href="/r/parrots/comments/4r97wa/list_of_parrot_rescues/">This thread contains a list of rescues!</a></li>
<li>Looking for bird necessities online? <a href="http://www.reddit.com/tb/1ccn4h">Here&#39;s a list of stores that carry toys/cages/perches/everything.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.californiaparrotproject.org/">Check out the California Parrot Project for information about wild flocks in California</a></li>
</ul>

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Want more birds? 

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/africangrey">/r/africangrey</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/budgies">/r/budgies</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/cockatiel">/r/cockatiel</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/conures">/r/conures</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/finches">/r/finches</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/grassparrots">/r/grassparrots</a> For all your Australian grass parrot needs </li>
<li><a href="/r/macaws">/r/macaws</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/petdoves">/r/petdoves</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/birdpics">/r/birdpics</a> Mostly pics of wild birds </li>
<li><a href="http://talkbudgies.com/">Talk Budgies</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/">Tailfeathers Network</a></li>
</ul>
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"Who's a pretty bird? I'm a pretty bird! *squaaawk*"

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This is a community for the discussion of parrots.  Feel free to talk about parrots in the wild, owning parrots, the pet trade, rescuing parrots, purchasing parrots, avian veterinarians, and anything pertaining to these beautiful creatures.

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