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I use to rescue/foster. The birds I've talked about (I'm on talk parrotlets way more often) were all housed in my house. But, they weren't my "personal pets". Although some of them I had for several years - could be because of behavioral issues, taming, just not finding the right home etc. But, once they did find a suitable home, they would be adopted. I've had birds for close to 12 years now, and probably a good 8 of those years was donated to fostering/rescuing.
Although I would have kept all those birds if I could, but it was better that they also got homes that fully suited their needs. Where they could be the only bird, or with one or two others. Not 12-15. LOL.....
Either way, it was a good experience. I got the privilage to work with many different species and learn about them also. Unfortunately, I don't foster or rescue anymore, really. I've done a few parrotlets, but we started a family and just don't have the time to donate like I once did. It was a full time job! Maybe sometime in the future I would again, but I would maybe like to look at breeding instead as I've never experienced that aspect of bird ownership. Well see though...
"Grumpy Bear likes to make up grumbly, nonsense words to express himself.
He's often grouchy and complaining,
but everyone knows beneath his frown is a heart of gold!"
Grumpy - DOB - 09/14/2011 