"Adoption Requirements"

Our Exotic Birds Refuge has set in order strict qualifications for our adoptable birds.

An applicant must live in the State of New Jersey. If however, you are close to the NJ Borders and are a qualified candidate we may consider adoption. All out of State adoption within a 300 miles radius will include traveling fees for a home check and a follow up visit.

Homes with a fireplace or a wood burning stove are less likely to be chosen due to the fumes that may endanger birds

The listed requirements may not apply to all adoptable birds. Be sure to contact us if you have any questions before mailing us the adoption application.

• Applicant must agree to a one year probation period during which the care can be monitored and a singed adoption contract.  
• Applicant must agree to have the bird checked by our Veterinarian at their own expense twice during the first year.  
• Applicant must agree to Lead and Zinc testing of their cage at their expense if cage is not new.
• Applicant must provide the bird room or area with an air purifier with UV to keep the air clean, circulating and dander under control.
• Applicant must not purchase unsafe toys, cages or equipment. We prefer all metal to be of stainless steel.
• Applicant must keep bird cage clean, disinfected and free from any debris or parrot poop.
• Applicant must keep parrot on a diet that consists of fresh fruits, vegetables and a serving of cooked foods well as a serving of a pellets and high grade seed mix. Not making use of diet that is considered dangerous, unhealthy or toxic such as avocado, white flowered products (pasta, bread white rice  and the like), all meats and poultry, eggs, all fried foods, people snacks (potatoes chips and the like), sweets (donuts, chocolate, candy and the like).
• Applicant shall not make use of, or own Teflon or non-stick cookware.  
• Applicant must provide fresh non tap water at least twice a day.
• Applicant must provide a minimum of 6-8 hours of out of the cage time per day. 
• Applicant for Cockatoos and Macaws must provide at least a 6x8 ft. area with no furnishings for the parrot’s play and pleasure area.
• Applicant must not engage in promoting the bird to masturbate thus limiting the caressing of the bird to the upper area of the body.
• Applicant must realize that interaction with the bird is crucial to the gradual move and ultimately   it shall be the bird choosing the new parent. Therefore if you are to be considered, you must contribute up to 3 months of visitation and interaction time with the bird you wish to adopt prior to being approved for adoption with the requirement of cleaning the cage and feeding the bird when visiting.
• Applicant must show a steady employment history and the ability to afford the high cost of parrot ownership.
• Applicants who already own other animal must show proof of animal's last vet visit and health.
• Applicant shall provide a smoke free environment.
• Applicant shall not be considered if planning on a life change such as a new baby, marriage or any major event taking place within the next 3 years of their life.
• Applicant must agree not to use any aerosol sprays such as hairspray, Lysol and or any room deodorizer which it's fumes is toxic to birds. 
• Prospective applicant shall agree not to breed, sell or re-home the bird.
• Applicants must sign a contract of adoption accepting our rules and fees.