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Improving Parrot Care

Improving parrot care is essential for these intelligent birds’ well-being, whether they are in private homes, sanctuaries, at rehabilitation centres or elsewhere. Parrots have complex physical and psychological needs and require a variety-rich diet, spacious exercise room and plenty of mental stimulation to prevent boredom and stress-related behaviours. Informed care ensures that captive birds lead healthy lives and can exhibit natural behaviours, which is critical for their overall well-being. By deploying a wide range of actions, we can better the lives of parrots worldwide.

Educating Caregivers

Using various media channels to broadcast information globally about proper parrot care, health, basic first aid and enrichment. This includes using both traditional print media and digital platforms to reach a wide audience.

Improving Welfare Laws

Engaging in the legislative process to protect parrots. This is done by providing expert insights and recommendations on laws and policies to improve parrot welfare and care standards.

Supporting Rescue Centres

Focusing on building or aiding rescues and staff that care for parrots caught in illegal trade or poor welfare conditions. Facilities such as the Kiwa Centre provide short-to-long-term medical care, physical rehabilitation and behavioural enrichment to ensure the birds' well-being.

Providing Emergency Care

Providing assistance and resources to ensure the safety and health of parrots in emergency situations. These could include natural or man-made disasters, the wildlife trade or other crises that impact parrot welfare.

Creating Awareness

Creating awareness events to engage the public. These include educating on the challenges of keeping parrots, the implications of purchasing birds from non-reputable sources and threats facing parrots in the wild.

Distributing Care Guides

Creating and distributing manuals for rescue and other first responders that provide guidance on managing and treating birds caught in emergencies. These include confiscations from trade, rescue from poor living conditions and flight from natural and man-made disasters.

By focusing on comprehensive education, engaging in legislative efforts, providing emergency support, and fostering collaborations, we can significantly enhance the care and welfare of both wild and companion parrots. Your involvement is crucial. Be a part of this important journey to make a real difference for parrots everywhere.