Considering adopting a rescue lineolated parakeet

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?

Oh man, this brings back memories. When we were dealing with this with Jasper, I thought we'd never get through it. Now it's just a funny memory. It gets better, I promise.

What does their diet look like? Sometimes these things are diet-related.

If you're in Liberty Village, check out the avian vet on Hurontario St. They're amazing with budgie specifically.

Dealt with this for months. What finally worked was changing their perch layout and just being really patient. They come around eventually.

I know how stressful this can be. Just know you're not alone and most of us have been through something similar.