Meet Rico! This handsome fella, who is estimated to be around 15 years old, came to us from one of our local animal control partners and so his history is a little fuzzy. Luckily for us, Rico has told us everything that we need to know about him so that we can match him with the best forever home. Playful and active, Rico enjoys having his cage door open so that he can see all of the exciting action going on around him. He needs to be front and center, so that everyone can admire his beautiful feathers and dancing skills. Once comfortable with his favorite person, he will step up happily and readily, cuddling right up into their chest. Rico is a wonderful macaw and will make someone a great companion! He can be loud at times so he will need understanding regarding flock call behaviors (no shared walls or apartments). He loves attention, whether you are giving him treats, watching him play with his toys or holding and petting him. One of his favorite things to do is playing "fetch" with his favorite person, which involves him taking a ball and tossing it from his stand or perch. He seems to prefer a single person (female) so far in his current foster home, so this will be something to consider with those who apply for him. He bonds and bonds hard, so patience, preservation, and socialization will be key for those wanting to earn his trust. He eats his pelleted diet very well and likes fresh fruits, vegetables and dehydrated banana chips (his absolute favorite). Someone who has previous bird experience would be best for him, so they can recognize his body language when he is afraid or overstimulated. The perfect household for Rico would be one that would provide him with plenty of interaction, out of cage time, and won't be bullied by typical macaw bluffing behaviors. Adoption fee: $700
Meet Rico! This handsome fella, who is estimated to be around 15 years old, came to us from one of our local animal control partners and so his history is a little fuzzy. Luckily for us, Rico has told us everything that we need to know about him so that we can match him with the best forever home. Playful and active, Rico enjoys having his cage door open so that he can see all of the exciting action going on around him. He needs to be front and center, so that everyone can admire his beautiful feathers and dancing skills. Once comfortable with his favorite person, he will step up happily and readily, cuddling right up into their chest. Rico is a wonderful macaw and will make someone a great companion! He can be loud at times so he will need understanding regarding flock call behaviors (no shared walls or apartments). He loves attention, whether you are giving him treats, watching him play with his toys or holding and petting him. One of his favorite things to do is playing "fetch" with his favorite person, which involves him taking a ball and tossing it from his stand or perch. He seems to prefer a single person (female) so far in his current foster home, so this will be something to consider with those who apply for him. He bonds and bonds hard, so patience, preservation, and socialization will be key for those wanting to earn his trust. He eats his pelleted diet very well and likes fresh fruits, vegetables and dehydrated banana chips (his absolute favorite). Someone who has previous bird experience would be best for him, so they can recognize his body language when he is afraid or overstimulated. The perfect household for Rico would be one that would provide him with plenty of interaction, out of cage time, and won't be bullied by typical macaw bluffing behaviors. Adoption fee: $700
We will review your application, and perform a background check, vet check and when applicable, a landlord check.
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Home Check
3.
Meet the Pet
For most species, a meeting is required. For some species, multiple meetings may be needed or required.
4.
Sign Adoption Contract
Once approved, sign the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee.
5.
Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
Whether interested in adopting a particular bird or not, you will need to fill out an Adoption Application, which can be found on our website. From there, our adoption team will process your application (including background check, veterinarian check for all current animals, and a home visit)
We will not ship any of our adoptable birds, and have a 100-mile adoption radius. We do not adopt to breeders. We are not able to adopt birds into homes that use Teflon product or smoke due to toxicity dangers.
Whether interested in adopting a particular bird or not, you will need to fill out an Adoption Application, which can be found on our website. From there, our adoption team will process your application (including background check, veterinarian check for all current animals, and a home visit)
We will not ship any of our adoptable birds, and have a 100-mile adoption radius. We do not adopt to breeders. We are not able to adopt birds into homes that use Teflon product or smoke due to toxicity dangers.
The FIRST step is to fill out an adoption application on our website at www.staravian.org/adopt. We are not able to arrange a meeting without first filling out an adoption application.
The FIRST step is to fill out an adoption application on our website at www.staravian.org/adopt. We are not able to arrange a meeting without first filling out an adoption application.
More about this rescue
Our mission is to improve and enrich the lives of parrots through rescue, rehabilitative fostering, adoption and education.
Our mission is to improve and enrich the lives of parrots through rescue, rehabilitative fostering, adoption and education.
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