Considering adopting a rescue lovebird

Been thinking about adopting a rescue instead of buying from a breeder. Any experiences with rescue birds in Ontario? What should I expect in terms of behavioral challenges? Which rescue organizations do you recommend?

Adopting a rescue lovebird is such a wonderful choice—these little birds have huge personalities and so much love to give once they trust you. In Ontario, Parrot Partner (based in the Ottawa area but serving province-wide) and PEARL (Parrot Education, Adoption & Rehoming League) are excellent places to start, and don't overlook the **Toronto

Your bird is in good hands. The fact that you're researching this shows how much you care.

So I had this exact problem about a year ago. Let me share what I learned. The key thing is putting a bird lamp on a 12/12 timer to simulate natural daylight cycles. A lot of people also recommend making sure there are no drafts near the cage. My avian vet in the Beaches also suggested checking for jealousy of a new person, pet, or even object in the home which can sometimes be an underlying factor. Good luck — feel free to DM me if you have questions!