Rehome a bird

Aviaries

Occasionally, such birds as budgies, cockatiels, lovebirds, canaries, and finches arrive at Raystede and we need to find them caring aviary homes. In most cases parrots and parrot-like species have been too damaged and have too many behavioural problems to be rehomed. They live the rest of their lives with us.

As with all our animals, at the aviary section we only rehome our birds when we have found a good match. All our birds need good quality, spacious and secure  homes with the freedom to fly and not a caged life.

We also take special care:

• To not rehome birds with breeders or where a child would be the primary carer.
• To ensure that birds will have access to warmth in winter, such as a shed.
• To ensure that there is a safety porch to prevent escapees. They rar ely return home after escaping and often perish.

Sanctuary

Each year we look after thousands of geese, ducks, chickens and other wildfowl. Whilst some will remain at Raystede for the rest of their lives, many can be rehomed.

We regularly rescue ex-battery and ex-barn hens, which will all need new loving homes where they can be free to do what a chicken does best.

Next steps

If you would like to find out more about rehoming a bird from Raystede do call the aviary or sanctuary team on 01825 840252. You can fill out an application form at our reception and if there is a bird you would like to care for we can arrange a home visit to agree the details.