We work with our local animal control and receive parrots who have been found outside as strays. Despite extensive efforts, we are usually unable to reunite a stray parrot with its former family.
Last week, however, was an exception -- we were able to reunite a cockatiel with his loving family!
Even when parrots' wings are clipped, they can still fly, especially if there is any wind. In the blink of an eye, they can fly out of sight. Even if they've never flown before, and even if they are extremely bonded to their families. Instinct and adrenaline can take over. Losing a parrot is a horrible experience, and one we hope our readers (and their birds) never have to suffer through.
This year alone, we have taken in 3 stray quaker parakeets and 4 stray cockatiels. There have been many more stray birds who have not been found, or were found by someone who didn't turn them in to animal control.
Please do not take your parrot out unrestrained, even if it's just from the car to your house. Make sure she's in a properly fitted harness or in a pet carrier. It's really not worth the risk!
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