Providing life-changing care and environment for special needs avian species in Minnesota.
What you can do to help stop the cycle:
Don’t buy
Don’t buy from stores that sell birds. Every dollar supports the breeding and sale of parrots to people who may not be prepared, continuing the cycle. If you can, send a polite message explaining why you choose not to support it.
Educate
Before bringing a parrot home, learn what their care truly involves. This is a 15–70+ year commitment. Think about life changes—moving, family, health—and whether you can meet their needs through it all.
Research beyond basic handouts. Talk to rescues, seek reliable sources, and understand both the rewarding and challenging sides of the species.
Make sure you’re financially prepared. Even small parrots can cost $700–$1,000+ per year, not including emergencies.
If someone you know is considering a parrot, share this information. Awareness helps break the cycle.
Foster
If you have the experience and space, consider fostering. Many rescues are at capacity, and foster homes are critical to helping more birds.
Adopt
If you’re ready to commit, choose adoption. There are thousands of parrots in need of stable, lifelong homes.
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Yesterday, we saw Gus demonstrating the song of his people. Today, some ideas about how to handle parrot flock calling.
What actually creates problem screaming? Usually not volume — it’s reinforcement:
• Yelling back
• Running in immediately
• Inconsistent responses
• Laughing at it
• Only giving attention when they’re loud
They’re not “bad.” They’re parrots. They scream because:
• They’re excited
• They’re overstimulated
• They want contact
• They learned it gets attention
What helps?
• Calm, steady responses
• Rewarding quiet moments
• Structured routines
• Lowering household reactivity
• Teaching flock calls instead of allowing scream sessions
Remember: If you want a calmer bird, model calmer energy. Some species or individuals are naturally louder, but energy is contagious.
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Bongo Bob would like to let you know our latest newsletter has been published! Check it out here:
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MAARSian Chronicles - News for Parrots' Sake
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Email from Midwest Avian Adoption & Rescue Services (MAARS) Dear Friends, With the first quarter behind us, we wanted to share some of what we’ve been working on and thank you for your unwaverin...
