Scooby

This is what we know:

Scooby is what we affectionately call… spicy.

He is bold, loud, opinionated, and absolutely not a “grab and go” bird. He has a history of aggression and will make contact if he feels pressured, cornered, or misunderstood. This is not a beginner bird and not a project for someone who is unsure of themselves.

But here’s the important part.

Behind that spice is a ridiculously smart, goofy, interactive conure who wants engagement — he just needs it on his terms and with someone who understands how to earn it.

He loves bells. He’s animated. He’s expressive. He will test you.

And if you consistently show up calm, clear, and confident?

He pays dividends.

Now let’s talk about kids, because this always comes up.

We do not automatically rule out homes with children. However, Scooby will bite if boundaries are ignored (and sometimes if they’re not.) He is not a bird that tolerates fingers in cages, fast movements toward his face, or chaotic energy.

I’ve never met a bird that’s “great with kids.”

I have met kids who are great with birds.

If there are children in the home, they must be old enough to follow direction, respect space, and understand that this bird is not a toy. If a child sticks fingers near this bird, they will get bit. That’s not drama. That’s reality.

If you’re looking for easy, keep scrolling.

If you’re looking for a smart, challenging, hilarious bird who will reward consistency with personality and connection, Scooby might be your guy.

Spicy birds are not for everyone.

But for the right person? They’re absolutely worth it.

Age: 7

Sex: M

Prefers: Females

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

Cage Aggressive? Yes

Adoption Fee: $750

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

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: He bites. We’re super not kidding.

***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.