My name is Shadow!

Hatch Date: Approx 1992

Shadow is a 31yo DNA confirmed male, special needs Congo African Grey. He was with one female caregiver his entire life and has strong preferences for females, especially those that are blonde. He has met other females with different color hair and shows zero interest in them. As of late has been showing hormonal behaviors to his foster mom, who happens to be blonde. He has a type!

Shadow has extreme lameless in his right foot, causing it to clench. This could be due to an old injury or developing arthritis. To help maintain comfort and some mobility, Shadow gets anti inflamatories twice daily. His enclosure has plenty of wide perches to make it easy for him to get around. He does like being at the bottom of his enclosure as well - he sleeps there overnight. 

Shadow has a great diet of Zupreem and Harrisons pellets and loves fruits and vegetables. Corn, green apples and grapes are his current favorite.

Shadow has an insatiable appetite for playing with toys - especially ones with bells or rope. He typically goes through at least one new toy a day. Even with his handicap, Shadow does frequently climb off his cage to walk around on the floor. He can be destructive to molding, furniture, etc. As such he will need constant supervision so he does not get into trouble, or go into a cavity (under a dresser, in a closest, etc) which promotes hormonal behaviors. 

He will sometimes attempt to fly however with his handicap and missing several primary feathers, the floor catches him quickly. 

Due to his special needs and preferences, Shadow will only be adopted to a female primary caregiver who does not have dogs or cats. His forever home must have bird experience with solid vet history as Shadow will need continued health care.

Shadow is being fostered in Parsippany, NJ, and it will be necessary to drive to do the required visit. At least 3 visits will be required to adopt Shadow. We will NOT ship our birds.