Adoption Policy
Flying Colors Bird Sanctuary of North Carolina
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Requirements
the adoption will be finalized.
Preference will be given to applicants who:
Improper care will be considered any of the following:
Remember it is our job to find good homes for our birds, NOT to give cheap
birds to anyone who asks. If you feel that you can meet these requirements and
that you will be a loving caretaker to a parrot in need of a special home,
we would love to meet you.
Steps To Adopting A Bird From
Flying Colors Bird Sanctuary of North Carolina
- NO BREEDERS!
- Prospective adopters must contribute, feeding and interaction time with the bird
they wish to adopt. Length of this period will be determined by FCBS on
the adoption will be finalized.
- There must be an obvious and clear relationship with the bird you wish to adopt.
No bird will be given up unless the bird has decided that it likes you. Patience
will be a big asset when striking up a relationship with an older bird that has had
a less than perfect life. Repeat visits will be required.
Preference will be given to applicants who:
- Are more than 25 years old
- Own a home
- Have a steady employment history
- Have no cats or other dangerous pets
- Do not smoke
- You must live in North Carolina or within 3 - 4 hours drive of the
- The home you provide an adopted bird must offer an improvement to the
life it enjoys at Flying Colors. The home that offers more interaction and
love will have a much greater chance of adoption.
- NO TEFLON OR NON-STICK COOKWARE.
- Households with less than two birds.
Improper care will be considered any of the following:
- Any diet that does not include fresh foods on a daily basis.
- Any diet that consists of a poor-quality seed mix (made up of predominantly
sunflower/peanuts).
- Any diet that contains dangerous or unhealthy items i.e. Avocado, fried foods,
sweets (donuts, chocolate, candy).
- Neglect! The adopted bird should receive many hours of time outside of his/her
cage. Birds left in cages for long periods of time, more than 8 hours a day,
exclusive of nighttime caging, shall be considered to be neglected.
- Lack of medical attention. Medical attention should be sought for any adopted
bird with an avian specialist veterinarian as soon as any unusual symptoms or
behavior is noticed.
Remember it is our job to find good homes for our birds, NOT to give cheap
birds to anyone who asks. If you feel that you can meet these requirements and
that you will be a loving caretaker to a parrot in need of a special home,
we would love to meet you.
Steps To Adopting A Bird From
Flying Colors Bird Sanctuary of North Carolina
- Fill out and mail in the Adoption Application and non-refundable application
donation.
- Within one week call the office at Flying Colors. to schedule an interview.
- Visit the Flying Colors, facility.
- Be placed on a waiting list for a specific type of parrot.
- Fulfill the required volunteer work period.
- Fill out the necessary paperwork agreeing to all of the terms and conditions of
the adoption and bring home your new family member.
- There is a 1-year probationary period during which Flying Colors may visit
your home to ensure the parrot's wellbeing. If at any time during the life of the
parrot the owner no longer wishes to keep the parrot, the parrot must be
returned to Flying Colors.