Oliver

This is what we know:

Oliver is an approximately 18-year-old male Eclectus (we’ve reached out to his previous family to confirm his exact age). He previously belonged to a veterinarian, and it shows. He’s been very well cared for, is in excellent condition, and carries himself like a bird who has always been respected.

Personality-wise? Goofy. Silly. A little dramatic in the best way. He likes to sing, chatter, and be part of whatever is happening. He is extremely food motivated, which makes training and bonding much easier. If you’re holding a treat, you’re already halfway to being his favorite person.

He handles very well and seems comfortable with a variety of people — as long as you’re willing to ask permission first. Oliver appreciates respectful interaction. Move thoughtfully, let him engage, and he’s a very cooperative boy.

If you’re researching Eclectus parrots, make sure you look into Eclectus-specific diets. Their nutritional needs differ from many other parrot species. They thrive on fresh foods and a carefully balanced diet, and that’s something adopters need to understand before bringing one home.

Age: 18

Sex: Male

Prefers: Doesn’t have a preference

Other Bird Aggressive? We haven’t allowed this bird to interact with other for their safety.

Cage Aggressive? No.

Adoption Fee: $1000

Cage Available: Affordable used cages available to purchase starting at $100-to 250 up to 1000.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: (Indian Ringneck/Quaker) parrots are illegal to possess in some states. Make sure your state is not one of them before applying for him.
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***Information that is universal to every bird:

1) Birds are typically not family animals. They usually choose a favorite and at best you can expect them to tolerate everyone else.

2) Birds are not great with kids, dogs, other birds, and are not cuddly with everyone, nor can they really be trained to be. Birds are flock animals, who are social creatures that need to be in a communal area where they can see the rest of the family, or you may eperience serious vocalization and behavior problems. We’ve never met a bird who is great with kids, but we have met kids who are respectful of birds.

3) Birds bite. But, you shouldn’t “take the bite”. If you’re getting bit, you haven’t earned the trust of the bird, and are pushing the bird past his/her limits. You must figure out what the bird needs, and make what you’re asking of the bird more attractive than what they are already doing.

4) Birds are not “dominance” based creatures. Your only option for birds is to earn their trust. If they are, say…on top of a cage and don’t want to come down, that is where they feel safest, not a dominance thing. They are not trying to exert dominance, they just don’t want to come down. Your job as a parrot owner is to figure out what you can do to help them trust you, and whatever you are asking to be more attractive than what they are already doing.

5) NEVER send money over the internet for adoption with any individual or organization for the adoption of an animal you have not met in person. That is almost always a scam.