Hi! I foster rescue birds across the GTA — nice to meet you all
Hi everyone, I'm Rachel. I foster and rehabilitate rescue birds through a small network of volunteers here in Toronto. Currently I have 6 birds in my home: two cockatiels, one lovebird, an elderly budgie named Winston, and two finches who came in as a bonded pair.
I joined BST Forum because I love connecting with the local bird community. I also want to get the word out that there are always wonderful birds looking for permanent homes in Toronto — adoption is such a beautiful option.
Happy to answer questions about rescue, fostering, or bird behaviour. It's what I do every day!
Rachel, welcome — and what a remarkable thing you do! Six fosters at once is no small commitment, and the work you and your network do is genuinely life-changing for those birds.
The Lost & Found Toronto section of this forum would be a great place to post about birds available for adoption, and you're absolutely welcome to mention the rescue network there. The Toronto bird community really benefits from people like you who bridge the gap between birds in need and loving homes.
Winston the elderly budgie has me already. Please update us on the whole flock's journey — stories like yours are exactly what makes a community forum worth having. So glad you're here!
Couldn't agree more. This has been my experience as well.
Don't worry, this is super common with Quaker parrot. You're doing great!
It’s wonderful to hear from someone else who’s walked this path! Would you be open to sharing a bit about your own fostering or rescue experience? Every story helps newcomers understand what to expect—and reminds the rest of us why this community matters so much.
If you’ve worked with any of the local Toronto rescue networks or avian vets during your journey, those details are always gold for people just starting to explore fostering. And of course, if you’ve adopted a rescue bird into your forever flock, we’d love to meet them!
What brought you into the rescue world, and do you have any tips for someone considering their first foster? We’re all ears!
This is such a reassuring response — and you’re absolutely right! Quakers definitely march to the beat of their own drum, and many behaviors that seem alarming at first are just part of their charm.
Whether it’s the signature “quaking” that gives them their name, intense nest-building drives, or those surprisingly loud contact calls, these little ones are passionate about everything they do. Seasonal hormones can be especially dramatic with Quakers, so if that’s what you’re navigating, you’re definitely not alone.
If you (or the original poster) want to share more specifics about what’s happening, we’d love to offer targeted tips! And if you ever need temporary support while working through behavioral challenges, Bird Sitting Toronto has cared for many Quakers and knows exactly how to keep these clever birds happy and secure.
What particular Quaker quirk has you worried? The flock here always has great advice to share!