My basic info
Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Hi there, Dorado here! I’m named after El Dorado which means the ‘Golden One’ and is the legendary lost city of Gold. My foster daddy thinks the name fits perfectly since I have bright feathers in shades of yellow orange and gold and a legendary personality! I am a 10-year-old, male sun conure and I am just as sweet as can be!
I have spent the last four years of my life in and out of a pet shop because both of my mommies traveled too much and could no longer take care of me. They loved me very much, so they decided to send me to the good folks at Florida Parrot Rescue so that I could get the attention I deserve, and boy I sure am glad they did! A guy just needs some stability in his life, am I right? My safe place is my cuddle hut, sometimes I sit on top of my cuddle hut and make it messy, so you’ll have to run it through the wash pretty often. I can be somewhat skittish of new people, but a great way to win me over is with bird friendly banana chips, my favorite treat. Now I have the confidence to step right up to get the love I have been craving. I enjoy getting head scritches and riding around in my foster dad’s t-shirt. I simply love having someone to hang out with all day! My previous mommies thought I prefered women over men but I sure do love my foster daddy, I’m what the Rescue calls an equal opportunity lover! I am a bit wary of dogs because I was attacked by one in my previous home. My foster daddy is unsure if I do well with other birds but I am very curious of his sun conure. We talk to each other quite a bit!
My foster dad was told that I do ok with older children, but he is uncertain of how I am with younger ones. He does think I would do best in a calm home, preferably where someone is around more often than not. He thinks I’d be okay as the only bird in the house so long as my humans give me plenty of attention.
I do love attention and I will let you know if I do not feel like I am getting enough of yours! The Rescue has been told that I’m very loud, but I have a very good reason! I am Dorado The Sentinel and I must warn my foster family if there are strangers nearby, big birds in the retention pond or the water pipes in the wall behind my cage are making those weird flushing noises. My foster dad is teaching me how to use my “inside” voice when I want his attention but for this reason, I am not suitable for condo or apartment living. I will need my cage placed somewhere in the house that isn't TOO busy, but also not so remote that I won't be part of the action (I sure do love being part of things!).
I know that eventually, I will make the perfect pal! I love to slip into people's shirts and poke my head out like a baby kangaroo. Just be sure to wear your designated ‘bird-shirt’ when I am on your shoulder… I like to put holes in things I shouldn’t. What? I thought you looked hot and could use the extra air conditioning, this is Florida after all. I love a good dance party and will bob my head to music, and I especially like it when you sing to me.
I am on a healthy diet of pellets, healthy nuts (no peanuts, please), and so far my favorite fruit is grapes or dried banana chips. My foster dad keeps putting this stuff called chop in my bowl! At first I thought he must be crazy because this stuff looks like grass but I have started investigating some of it. It turns out I like sweet potatoes and carrots when mixed into the chop. When the sun goes down I am quiet as a mouse. I don’t utter a peep, nope, not me! I have a night time cover that foster daddy puts on me and I go straight to sleep. I will even make kissy noises after you cover my cage and I am all snuggled in. At night I like to be in a dark, quiet area for a good night’s rest, so I can be ready to play with you the next day. I really hope someone out there sees all the potential I have! I am keeping my feathers crossed that someone special will come along and give me a family to call my very own. Maybe this special someone is you? Like my foster daddy says, I am a legendary bird with a legendary name!
While you are waiting to meet me, would you consider purchasing a gift for me from my Amazon Wish List? I could always use more snuggle huts so my foster daddy (or my new family!) can rotate them for cleaning. I would be so appreciative! Here is the link:
http://smile.amazon.com/…/1O6NWJPTV1LO4/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?
Hope to meet you soon!
Love, Dorado
Interested in adoption? Please go to our website to fill out an application and to read our adoption protocols at http://floridaparrotrescue.com/adopt-foster-application/
An avian veterinarian has properly vetted all birds before they are placed up for adoption. Adoption fees include the bird's cage IF the bird has a cage - most do, but please ask!
Parakeets $10.00
Lovebirds $15.00
Cockatiels $25.00
Quaker Parrots: $50
Parrotlets, Indian Ringnecks: $75
Conures: $125
Senegals, Lories, Meyers, Caiques, large Asiatic species: $200
Pionus, Amazons, Miniature Macaws (Hahns, Severe, Illigers, Yellow-Collared), Small Cockatoos (Goffins, Bare-Eyes): $275
Eclectus Parrots: $325
African Greys: $400
Large Cockatoos (Moluccan, Umbrella, Sulfur Crested, etc.): $400
Large Macaws (Blue and Gold, Scarlet, Greenwing, etc.): $500
**Birds that have been in rescue for more than one year, 50% off adoption fees regardless of species**
Please e-mail us at flparrotrescue@aol.com for any question
