*ADOPTION PENDING* Meet Bixby, a thoughtful and curious African Grey who is about 27 years old. She takes a little time to warm up, but once she feels safe, her personality really starts to shine. She isn’t scared, just tentative at first, and she has been interacting more and more in her foster home. Bixby can step up and is comfortable around people, although she usually needs a little time before she will step up for someone new.
Bixby enjoys talking and makes plenty of little beeps and boops throughout the day. She says “Are ya hungry” very often, along with “Good girl,” variations of that phrase, and even “Baby bird.” She also purrs and meows, and has asked the family dog if she needs “to go out.” Her foster expects even more phrases to appear as she continues to settle in.
So far, Bixby has been a relatively quiet bird. She has not screamed in foster care, and prefers soft chatter, beeps, and her frequent questions about whether anyone is hungry.
Bixby eats Harrison’s Coarse and is absolutely obsessed with Nutriberries. Veggies are not her favorite, although she enjoys throwing them with enthusiasm. She likes foraging and staying busy with toys. Braided seagrass has been her top choice, along with plastic puzzle toys. She loves solving puzzles and waits patiently while they are being set up so she can get right to work.
Bixby comes out of her cage easily. Sometimes she steps out on her own and goes straight to the playtop. Other times, placing a Nutriberry on the playtop is all the encouragement she needs. Bathing is not her favorite, but she tolerates it just fine. She has not flown in foster care, and it is unclear if she is able to.
Bixby arrived at STAR without any of her signature red tail feathers. A few have tried to return, although she has plucked them so far. Even without the red, she is adorable and full of charm. Once she trusts you, she likes to wave on cue, explore new spaces with gentle encouragement, and show off her vocal skills, including a surprisingly accurate cat fight rendition.
Bixby will thrive in a home that enjoys keeping an African Grey’s mind busy. She is inquisitive, bright, and will do well with someone who has the time and interest to keep her engaged and supported.
Adoption Fee: $600
*ADOPTION PENDING* Meet Bixby, a thoughtful and curious African Grey who is about 27 years old. She takes a little time to warm up, but once she feels safe, her personality really starts to shine. She isn’t scared, just tentative at first, and she has been interacting more and more in her foster home. Bixby can step up and is comfortable around people, although she usually needs a little time before she will step up for someone new.
Bixby enjoys talking and makes plenty of little beeps and boops throughout the day. She says “Are ya hungry” very often, along with “Good girl,” variations of that phrase, and even “Baby bird.” She also purrs and meows, and has asked the family dog if she needs “to go out.” Her foster expects even more phrases to appear as she continues to settle in.
So far, Bixby has been a relatively quiet bird. She has not screamed in foster care, and prefers soft chatter, beeps, and her frequent questions about whether anyone is hungry.
Bixby eats Harrison’s Coarse and is absolutely obsessed with Nutriberries. Veggies are not her favorite, although she enjoys throwing them with enthusiasm. She likes foraging and staying busy with toys. Braided seagrass has been her top choice, along with plastic puzzle toys. She loves solving puzzles and waits patiently while they are being set up so she can get right to work.
Bixby comes out of her cage easily. Sometimes she steps out on her own and goes straight to the playtop. Other times, placing a Nutriberry on the playtop is all the encouragement she needs. Bathing is not her favorite, but she tolerates it just fine. She has not flown in foster care, and it is unclear if she is able to.
Bixby arrived at STAR without any of her signature red tail feathers. A few have tried to return, although she has plucked them so far. Even without the red, she is adorable and full of charm. Once she trusts you, she likes to wave on cue, explore new spaces with gentle encouragement, and show off her vocal skills, including a surprisingly accurate cat fight rendition.
Bixby will thrive in a home that enjoys keeping an African Grey’s mind busy. She is inquisitive, bright, and will do well with someone who has the time and interest to keep her engaged and supported.
We will review your application, and perform a background check, vet check and when applicable, a landlord check.
2.
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.
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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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