HANS
Congo African Grey
A bell to ring. A person to call his own.
Scheduled adoption appointments in Battle Creek, Michigan. We don’t ship. Adoptions usually within about 350 miles.
APPLY TO ADOPT HANSMeet Hans
Hans has a curious little face, a fondness for bells, and a playful side that’s awfully easy to fall for. A stainless-steel spoon is apparently worth a closer look. Watch his video and you’ll see a little of that sweet personality peeking out.
His prior family estimated his age at 25–30 years old. That said, Hans has an open import band from being wild-caught. We don’t have documentation of his actual age, and without that documentation, there’s no way to determine how old he is.
His previous family said he liked talking with them and ringing his bell. When he wanted head scratches, he would put his head against the cage to ask. That’s a pretty lovely little invitation.
Hans is looking for a patient person who will enjoy getting to know him and let the relationship grow at his pace. His previous family said being held and stepping onto a stick weren’t part of his routine, so the hands-on part will take time.
There’s a sweet bird here with his own interests, his own ways of asking for attention, and a person still to find. We think he could become somebody’s everything.
How he got here
Hans came to Birds and Beaks because his prior family was moving and couldn’t bring him with them.
WATCH HANS
Meet Hans — Congo African Grey
PHOTOS OF HANS
Think you might be a good fit for Hans?
Hans needs someone who will make time for him, enjoy his playful curiosity, and respect his choices about handling. His compatibility with other birds or pets has not been established.
How it works: Apply online → interview → home walkthrough video → approval and an invitation to visit the rescue → visit and handling in Battle Creek, Michigan. If all goes well, you may be approved to adopt that day. An adoption contract is required.
Our usual adoption area is about 350 miles; exceptional farther homes may be considered if willing to travel. Visits are by approved appointment. We never ship birds. Companion adoption only; no breeding. There is no application fee.
The honest stuff, true for every bird:
- Birds usually pick a favorite person and tolerate everyone else.
- They’re not great with kids or dogs, and need to be where the family is, rather than in a separate room.
- All birds bite. Pay attention to their boundaries and earn their trust.
- It’s about trust, not dominance.
Scam warning: Never send money online for an animal you haven’t met in person.
APPLY TO ADOPT HANSA share could change their life.
Is this bird not a good fit for you? You might know their person. Send Hans’s page to somebody who should meet them.
Not ready to adopt? You can still help Hans.
Every Etsy order helps feed and house birds like Hans.
Shop our Etsy → SponsorHelp Hans settle inChip in for food, toys and care while he waits for his person.
Donate → Wish listSend something from the listShip supplies straight to the rescue.
See the wish list →Know someone who'd be perfect for Hans? Send them this page.
Meet Sweets
Sweets needs a home. She needs somebody who will love her, and help her understand what being loved entails.
She wants to see what you’re doing and be part of it. She can be nervous about getting started, but once she’s out with me, she settles in. Here she is hanging out on my arm and letting me scratch her head.
She needs someone willing to take their time, earn her trust, and help her discover all the good things humans can do. Go slow, and listen to what she’s trying to communicate.
How she got here
Sweets’ previous owner was a breeder who became terminally ill and could no longer care for her animals. After she passed away, her family contacted us and asked us to take in the birds.
Many birds came to us from that home, and most had really great personalities and dispositions, even though they had been breeding pairs. We’re getting to know Sweets as her own bird, and helping her discover life with someone who will take the time to listen.
At a glance
- Handling
- Nervous at first; settles in
- Prefers
- No clear preference reported
- Other birds
- Not tested — kept separate
- Cage aggressive
- No; more nervous
- Noise level
- Quiet
- Talks
- Not yet recorded
- Special needs
- None reported
Need a cage? Used cages available from $100–$1,000.
All observations are subjective. Parrots are individuals, whom have a knack for having and sharing their own preferences and experiences. All birds bite.
Watch Sweets
Spend a couple of minutes getting to know her.
Think you might be a good fit for Sweets?
How it works: Apply online → interview → home walkthrough video and approval gets you an invite to the rescue → visit and handling in Battle Creek, MI. and, if all goes well, you’ll be approved to adopt that day.
The honest stuff (true for every bird):
Birds usually pick a favorite person and tolerate everyone else.
They’re not great with kids or dogs, and they need to be where the family is (not in a segregated room away from everyone).
Birds bite. If you’re getting bit, you haven’t earned their trust yet.
It’s about trust, not dominance.
Scam warning: Never send money for an animal you haven’t met in person. We never ship birds.
Not ready to adopt? You can still help Sweets.
Every Etsy order helps feed, house and vet birds like Sweets.
Shop our Etsy → SponsorHelp Sweets settle inChip in for food, toys and vet care while she waits for her person.
Donate → Wish listSend something from the listShip supplies straight to the rescue.
See the wish list →Know someone who'd be perfect for Sweets? Send them this page.