Rescued a Pionus — need all the advice I can get!

Hi everyone! I recently adopted a rescue Pionus from a shelter near Oshawa. Their name is Luna (the shelter named them but it stuck). They're a bit shy and don't trust easily — no idea what their previous situation was. I want to give them the absolute best life possible. Any tips for helping a rescue bird settle in and learn to trust again?

Welcome!! Looking forward to hearing more about your feathered friend. Don't be shy about asking questions!

Welcome! I remember being a new bird owner and this kind of community helped SO much. Excited to have you!

Welcome!! Looking forward to hearing more about your feathered friend. Don't be shy about asking questions!

I joined a bird owners meetup group in the GTA — great way to get in-person advice and let the birds socialize. Check Facebook groups!

Great question! So in my experience with sun conure, this usually comes down to a few things. First, leaving the radio or TV on when I'm out — background noise helps. Second, make sure they're getting enough sleep — 12 hours of uninterrupted dark sleep is crucial. And third, pay attention to stress from loud noises like construction because that was a huge factor for my Pickle. Hope that helps!

Hmm, I'm on the fence about this one. Part of me agrees but then I think about my experience with Oliver and it doesn't quite line up.