I have found a parrot

If you find a parrot the law states that the finder must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the owner is found, one of these steps is to list adverts on open websites such as www.parrotalert.com and put up posters in your local area saying where the bird was found.

DO NOT give out too much detail about the found parrot to ensure that the parrot is reunited to the rightful owner. If the found parrot has a ring on do not reveal the unique ring number to anyone, it is up to the owner to provide the finder with the matching ring number as their proof of ownership. Have the found parrot scanned for a microchip with a local vet (this is a free service) if the found parrot is injured please hand in to an Avian vet who will treat the bird accordingly. Please see our section - List of avian vets.

Ensure that the found parrot is offered water and food but not any of the below unsafe foods.

Unsafe Foods:-

Chocolate

Avocado

Onion & Garlic

Fruit Pits & Apple Seeds While diced apple is ok for pet birds, the apple seeds contain cyanide and should always be removed prior to feeding apple

High-Fat, High-Sodium, High-Sugar Foods

Sugar-Free Candy

Monkey Nuts

Mushrooms

Diary Products

It is likely that the found parrot will be exhausted, dehydrated and very hungry. Offer small amounts of water immediately and food, the following is a list safe food, try to offer wet food such as fruit / veg to help re-hydrate.

Most important thing is allow the parrot to rest in a quiet part of the home away from other birds / pets.

Safe Foods List:-

Fruit

Apple

Apricot

Banana

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Blood orange

Blueberry

Cantaloupe melon

Cherry