
The following is contributed by Helen Miller
who
owns an Exotic Bird Rescue....
The name of her exotic rescue is F.R.A.T. Birds.
Foster - Rescue - Adoption - Training
Contact: Helen@northwestbirdclub.org
I started my rescue June 2nd, 2006. My aviary is a 20' x 100'
greenhouse. I had a retail bedding plant business in the past.
For a long time it sat idle and was used for storage. I was asked
by a good friend that has been into rescue for over 30 years if I
was interested in rescuing unwanted, abused, untamable, retired,
etc. birds. It didn't take long to make a decision.
My husband and I got to work dismantling tables, varmint proofing
the walls and making necessary changes to accommodate the new
arrivals. In the first 6 months I took in 12 birds, Quakers, Duskies,
a Mitred Conure, and a Blue & Gold Macaw. In that time I was also
given a sweet, beautiful Mastiff puppy, that would be my guard dog.
I moved my pet B & G Macaw from the house to the aviary and we
were good to go. Being concerned about new birds, a new puppy,
just
everything, so I slept in the greenhouse for 5 months until I felt
comfortable leaving the guys on their own.
Now, 3 years later my puppy is still sweet, beautiful and BIG !
She's great with the birds. And the bird population....well....
I have 78 full grown birds from Parakeets, Lovebirds, 3 Macaws,
9 Cockatoos, and everything in between to grace my life.
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