Feathers Galore

Kentucky based 501c3 non-profit parrot and exotic bird rescue


ADOPTION

Adoption Application:
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The adoption process may vary depending on the bird's personality and needs. However, these are the basic steps of our adoption process.  The adoption process may be subject to change, depending on the bird.  If any step below is changed, this will be discussed with the potential adopter:
  1. Step 1 - Apply  
  2. Step 2 - Applications will be reviewed within 30-90+ days.  
  3. Step 3 - If selected as a potential adopter, we will contact you (most likely email or text) to schedule a meet & greet visit with the bird. Please note that we are on EASTERN time zone.  This will need to be accounted for if you will be traveling from outside of this time zone.  
  4. Step 4 - Meet & Greet Appointment is completed.  The bird will not go home on this day.  
  5. Step 5 - Within 24-48 hours of the meet & greet, the potential adopter and Feathers Galore representative will discuss how the meeting went and decide whether to continue with the adoption process. At this point the potential adopter will express whether they are still interested in the bird after meeting them and Feathers Galore will determine whether the potential adopter is the best fit for the bird.  If both are in agreement to proceed with the adoption, the adopter will continue to Step 6.
  6. Step 6 - Adopter will need to provide the following prior to adoption finalization (picture of the cage, dimensions of the cage to confirm properly sized for the bird, and picture of the space/room the cage will be located).
  7. Step 7 - Adoption Finalization will be completed within 2 weeks of the Meet & Greet appointment (please see the note below for time frames exceeding 2 weeks) - A proper sized carrier will be needed to transport.  Adoption fee is due on this day.  Current Government Issued Photo ID/Driver's License will need to be provided.  Adoption contract will be completed/signed.
  8. Step 8 - Enjoy your new feathered family member!!  

  • Notes: 
  • Feathers Galore is in the EASTERN time zone.  If contacted for a visit, and you are coming from a different time zone, you will need to account for this in your travel time.  Early/late arrivals due to failure to acknowledge the time zone will not be accepted and will be treated as a missed appointment.  
  • As of 9/12/2024: Due to the high number of missed/no call-no shows to appointments, we now require a non-refundable  $15 deposit when scheduling your initial meet & greet with a bird.  This fee can be applied toward your adoption fee if adoption is approved/finalized.  If you fail to show for the appointment, your deposit is forfeited and will be considered a donation to the rescue.  If you fail to show for the appointment and have not contacted us PRIOR to your appointment time, your deposit is forfeited and will be considered a donation to the rescue.  You will be required to pay a separate deposit of $15 to reschedule if we are not contacted at least 30 minutes prior to your originally scheduled appointment.  We will not reschedule an appointment more than 1 time.  2 no show/failed appointments will result in your application being denied.  You will have to submit a new application at that time.  We thank you for your understanding!
  • We do not offer visits to the general public.  Feathers Galore is run out of a private residence and visits are limited to only those contacted for an adoption appointment.  Thank you for understanding this!
  • Due to the high volume of applications, we cannot contact everyone that submits an application.  We will only contact you if chosen as the potential adopter for the bird indicated on the application.  You are more than welcome to reach out to us if you want to discuss the status of your application. 
  • Being scheduled for a visit does not guarantee adoption.
  • You will have to visit our location 2+ times.  Please GPS this distance from your home to confirm you are willing to commit to this requirement before applying. There are no exceptions to this requirement.  
  • Please note - We will not "hold" a bird for an extended time.  If contacted to schedule a meet & greet, the meet & greet must be scheduled within 1 week of being contacted.  If you are approved for adoption, you will have two weeks from the meet & greet appointment to complete the adoption (unless discussed otherwise prior to the meet & greet appointment).  If you will need longer than two weeks to prepare for the bird, you will be required to pay boarding fees beyond the 2 week point and will also be asked to pay a non-refundable 50% deposit on the adoption fee. 
ESTIMATED Adoption Fees (subject to change):
  • X-Small (parakeets, finches, etc.) - $10-50+
  • Small (cockatiels, conures, lovebirds, etc.) - $100-250+
  • Medium (ringneck, lorikeet, etc.) - $250-400+
  • Large (small cockatoos, Eclectus, amazon) - $400-600+
  • X-Large (large cockatoos, macaws, African Greys, etc.) - $600-$750+      
Fees will vary for a variety of reasons. 
Fees are non-negotiable. 
The fee does not include a cage or other supplies unless otherwise noted. 

**If a bird is noted as "Pending Adoption", this indicates the bird is in the final stages of adoption.  Adoptions may fail to finalize for a variety of reasons.  Due to this, we will leave the bird on the website and will continue to accept applications for the bird while they are in a "pending" status.  Once adoption is completed, the bird will be removed from the list below.  If the adoption fails to be completed as scheduled, we will begin reviewing applications for that bird again.  Please do not hesitate to submit an application for a bird that is "Pending Adoption" if you want to be considered in the event the adoption falls through, but also understand that the bird likely has a home/adopter waiting to complete the final adoption steps to take the bird home.   
Please review ALL information below BEFORE inquiring/submitting an application.
Sweetie
**PENDING ADOPTION**  
Breed: Blue & Gold Macaw

Surrendered to the Rescue: 6/19/2025

Reason for Surrender: Owner's life changes that have negatively impacted the time and attention the birds were able to receive

Age: 16 years old

Gender: Owner indicated as male, but not DNA confirmed.

Notes: Tarzan, Oliver, & Sweetie all came from the same household.  They have been with this owner for 6-9 years. They are not bonded and not required to be adopted together. All adoptions have been processed seperately, with Sweetie being the last remaining bird of the group still looking for a home.   
 
Per the owner, "I’ve had Sweetie the least amount of time. From day one Sweetie has been so easy. He is easy to pick up and loves affection. He’s never even nipped at me. I think with the right family, he could be trusted around children (always with supervision) he has not shown any aggression toward my young son in or out of his cage. He does a loud squawk and makes noise when he bothered by something like a noise at dusk time. He does have a toe that is deformed and sticks up instead of down. It causes him no problems with mobility or pain. "
  
Adoption Fee: $550 
Jesse 

Breed: Goffin Cockatoo

Surrendered to the Rescue: 9/14/2025

Reason for Surrender: Birds were received as part of a divorce settlement, but owner is unable to provide the necessary time/attention

Age: 6 years old

Gender: Unknown/Unconfirmed

Notes: Jesse entered the rescue with 3 other birds from the same household (Corey, Tallulah, Palmer, & Jessie).  The birds are not bonded and are not required to be adopted together.  Adoptions have been processed separately, with Jesse being the last remaining of the group still looking for a home.  The owners had the birds for approximately 4-5 years.

Per the owner: "Jessie: Loves music and talking, is very human selective."

Rescue Observations: Jesse is a bit of a trickster that will require some time and patience.  He can be very calm and sweet, but will bite without warning.  He also loves to "trick" you into coming to pet him and then will bite.  This appears to be a game to him, likely a  learned behavior. Learning to read his body language and finding ways to encourage good behaviors will be key to a successful relationship with Jesse. It can be difficult at first, but if you are willing to give the time and attention needed, this behavior can be changed over time.   Jesse is a young bird that is trying to find his place in the world.  Moving multiple times (his previous home, the rescue, and your home) will make him a little uneasy at first.  Are you willing to work with Jesse and show him that he can be loved the way he needs?

Adoption Fee: $550
Niddler / Noodle 
Breed: Green Cheek Conure

Surrendered to the Rescue: 12/1/2025

Reason for Surrender: Apartment changed pet policy in addition to major lifestyle changes that keep Niddler from getting the attention needed

Age: 5 years old

Gender: Unknown/Unconfirmed

Notes: Niddler was purchased from a PetSmart 5 years ago.  He is a sweet conure that will make a great companion for an owner that is able to give him the time and attention he needs.  He appears to be a very happy and healthy bird.

Per the owner - "Niddler is goofy. I named him Niddler because he's a little monkey bird (like from Pirates of Dark Water). He likes to hang upside down. He will give kisses and he likes to be held like a phone."

Rescue observations:  Niddler has a lot of personality, but is hesitant to get to know new people.  He is a little skiddish, but this likely will calm down when he settled into his new home and a regular routine that makes him feel like he is part of the family.    
  
Adoption Fee: $150
Ozzie
**PENDING ADOPTION**  

Breed: Congo African Grey

Surrendered to the Rescue: 11/24/2025

Reason for Surrender: Owner has health issues and has an allergy to the bird feathers/dander

Age: Unknown, but estimated to be at least 10 years old

Gender: Unknown/Unconfirmed

Notes: Ozzie has been with his most current owner's home for 3 years, but was in the spouse's veterinary clinic for several years prior to that. 

Note from the rescue - We understand that an African Grey is many people's "dream bird".  We will very likely receive a LOT of applications for him  because this is a very highly sought after breed. We will be unable to provide individual updates/application statuses for this bird other than to simply confirm if your application is on file.  However, if we select you as a potential adopter, we will contact you through the contact information provided on the application.  We highly recommend being detailed on your application answers.  We will review all applications very thoroughly and will match Ozzie with the best possible home based on the information provided on the application.  A thorough application does not guarantee selection, but we will carefully consider the application information to ensure the bird goes to the best possible home that matches his personality, wants, and needs.

Rescue Observations: Ozzie is a great bird with a lot of personality.  He loves attention, typically steps up pretty easily, and loves to have the top of his head scratched.  He can sometimes be a little hesitant for head scratches, but patience and persistence usually wins in this regard.  He will make a great addition to a family that is willing to give him the time and attention he needs.     
  
Adoption Fee: $800 
Daniel

Breed: Cockatiel

Surrendered to the Rescue: 12/5/2025

Reason for Surrender: Owner became homeless and had no options for the bird.  Owner wanted to ensure Daniel would have a good life.

Age: 5 Years Old

Gender: Owner indicated Male, but no indication of if this was DNA verified

Notes: Owner indicated Daniel is a happy bird, but does not like to be handled. Per the owner, he "loves to be placed next to a window, likes to sing in the morning, and has lived in a house with dogs."

Rescue Observations:  Daniel is a happy bird, but as owner indicated, he does not like to be held.  He likely would thrive in a home with other like-size birds to play and interact with.  He may also do well with someone that is able to give him a lot of one-on-one attention that can teach him that being handled is a positive experience.   


Adoption Fee: $100
Owen

Breed: Molluccan Cockatoo

Surrendered to the Rescue: 12/30/2025

Reason for Surrender: Per the owner, "recent divorce, moved to smaller house, and he screams a lot".

Age: He is estimated to be 15-20 years old

Gender: Unknown/Unconfirmed - but called a "boy"

Notes: Owen is a big bird, with an even bigger personality.  He was previously adopted from Feathers Galore.  Prior to the current home, Owen had gone through at least 5+ other homes in the past.  This is a difficult breed to own and should not be taken lightly.  Cockatoos in general require a LOT of time and attention.  They need a lot of stimulation, activities, and things to keep them busy.  They can get overstimulated easily, which often results in bites or negative behaviors.  However, cockatoos are also amazing companions when given the chance to succeed.   

Per the owner, "He likes to talk and step up and can be lovey. He needs a lot of attention and is destructive if given a chance. He will bite window seals, furiture ect if not given toys to play with. He also love to roam the house but will chase and bite when over stimulated. He likes other birds and gets along great with my macaw."

Rescue Observations: Owen has only been at the rescue about 1 day at the time this is being updated.  He has a lot of personality and is such a fun bird.  However, he is very loud and is not afraid to let others hear how loud he can be.  Molluccans, in general, are one of the loudest breeds of bird in the world.  Please, please, please do your research on the volume of these birds before submitting an application.  This is not a behavior that will calm down or that can be discouraged.  Would you want someone telling you to be quiet or not talk? :)  It is recommended that Owen find a home that has a separate area for him/other birds.  He is not recommended for rental homes, small houses, or apartments.  He needs a space that he will be encouraged to be himself with lots of things to keep him busy.  We really want Owen to find his FOREVER home.  He has been bounced around too many times in his past.  He needs love and stability. 
  
Adoption Fee: $700 
Lexie 
Breed: Eclectus

Surrendered to the Rescue: 11/9/2025

Reason for Surrender: Owner unable to provide the time and attention needed.  Unable to let out of cage as often as needed.  Birds were becoming territorial.

Age: Unknown, Age not provided

Gender: Female (red coloring confirms gender in Eclectus breed)

Notes: Lexie came into the rescue with Kri (Umbrella Cockatoo).  These birds are not bonded and adoptions will be processed separately for each bird.

Rescue Observations: Lexie is a hesitant bird, but with time and attention has started to come around to accepting attention.  She is territorial of her cage and does not like to interact in her cage.  However, when out of her cage she is much more willing to step up and interact.  She is a bit nervous about being pet and held, but does allow it in limited amounts.  With the proper time and attention, we believe Lexie would be an amazing addition to a family that can make her feel like the queen that she is.  She needs a home that will include her in your daily life and activities so that she feels like she is part of the family.     
  
Adoption Fee: $650
Kri 

Breed: Umbrella Cockatoo

Surrendered to the Rescue: 11/9/2025

Reason for Surrender: Owner unable to provide the time and attention needed.  Unable to let out of cage as often as needed.  Birds were becoming territorial.

Age: Unknown, Age not provided

Gender: Unknown/Unconfirmed

Notes: Kri came into the rescue with Lexie (Eclectus).  These birds are not bonded and adoptions will be processed separately for each bird.

Rescue Observations: Kri has a lot of personality!  He loves to show off his head feathers and will fluff them up for attention.  He also loves head scratches.  He is a little bit of a stinker and will grab your clothes or reach out to pinch you if you are not paying attention, but this appears to be done playfully and just to get your attention.  I have a few new hole additions in my clothes thanks to this guy, haha!  He does have a little bit of plucking, but overall does not appear to be much of an issue.       
  
Adoption Fee: $600
Zazu & Diego  
Breed: Zazu (Blue & Gold Macaw) & Diego (Green Wing Macaw)

Surrendered to the Rescue: 11/19/2025

Reason for Surrender: Owner was moving with limited time to relocate and had no way to take birds with them 

Age: Zazu hatched 2010; Diego hatched 2011 

Gender: Unknown/Unconfirmed

Notes: Zazu & Diego are a bonded pair that will need to be adopted together.  They live in one cage together.  Please be aware that adoption will be for both birds together.  These birds should not be separated. 

Per the owner, "One previous owner. I have been unable to handle the birds for the past year due to our health issues. I love them and I'm not sure what to do with them. They have always been together. Diego loves having a mirror."

Rescue Observations: These two are very much bonded and love interacting with each other.  Neither of these birds currently want to step up or be held, but Diego is starting to accept beak scratches and allows some touching of his feet.  He is getting more and more curious every day.  If willing to be patient and give the time needed to build trust, these two will be amazing companions.  

Adoption Fee: $850 (adoption fee includes both birds - birds will not be adopted separately)