Apricot has come a long way since joining the MAARS flock in 2021. Apricot, a Moluccan cockatoo, was purchased by an unprepared owner from a private seller who didn't disclose his challenging behaviors. When the owners realized they were overwhelmed and tried to reach the seller, they received no response. Apricot was moved to the basement where he was alone with little interaction and could hear the rest of the home, adults, children, and other pets above him while he was alone in a corner, which deepened his distrust of people. Much of his past is unclear, but he's probably in his late teens-20’s. Now, his sense of humor shines through, and his mischievous nature is top-notch. He enjoys helping in the kitchen by throwing clean bowls on the floor to get the volunteers' attention-video in comments-https://www.maars.org/support-apricot ... See MoreSee Less

Meet some of the residents of our small bird free flight room! This is budgies Dot, Haribo, Moon Pie, Starburst, & Razzle perched on a branch together. Among the group of budgerigars who joined the MAARS flock in 2023, each bird has a different background: some arrived from another rescue, one was left behind after an eviction, and others were abandoned outside left to fend for themselves. Now carefree with all their needs met, they happily do all the budgie things!
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