AboutRev. Dr. S.August Abbott Expertise Certified Avian Specialist; Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council member; Own animal rescue org; National Wildlife habitat #66378; bird care, nutrition & behavior consultant; International Assoc. of Animal Behavior Consultants Associate; National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club member; published bird care, info and behavior articles and guides.
Ongoing education in exotic bird behavior and nutrition
I can answer behavioral, nutritional, environmental, characteristic/personality questions as well as general health and health care.
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Experience Certified Avian Specialist.
For more than 30 years I've worked with veterinarians, protective facilities, nature centers, preserves and on my own in providing care and education with regard to multiple animal species, including raptors (hawks, kestrals, owls, etc) and marsupials. In recent years I've focused on parrots, usually rescued from abusive or less than ideal situations and helping educate owners as to proper care. Expert in behavior studies and modification of problem behavior.
Organizations 4AnimalCare is the organization I run as an animal ministry; World Wildlife Association, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club and more
Publications Bird Talk Magazine articles about rescued and problem macaws.
Education/Credentials Doctorate, Ordained Minister
Question I found a parakeet at my middle school today. The kids were chasing it and I rescued the scared and exhausted little guy. I got a cage from a science teacher and now he's in my room. I seem to remember that you shouldn't let domestic birds free because they don't know how to fend for themselves. However, I also know that there are flocks of parakeets who inhabit cities. I'd like to set him free because I hate to see a bird in a cage, but I don't want him to get hurt. I found a student who has a large cage at home and other parakeets and she has agreed to take him. Was this a wise decision?
Answer I'm glad you rescued this little parakeet and I think what you did is the right thing.
Letting him go free when no one is sure he was actually born wild to begin with would have been a mistake. After all, he was in trouble when you found him right?
I'd bet he was someone's pet who got loose or lost (or both) and is now safe, secure and cared for.
