Joshua Rescue Foundation

12/24/2013

BEAUTIFUL LEXI IS SHOWING HER S***K AND HER FUN ATTITUDE, SHE SHOWS OFF WITH HER NEW VOCABULARY ANFD THE WAY SHE SHAKES HER TAIL FEATHER !
SHE SAYS SHE WANTS TO GO BYE, BYE, RIGHT NOW, RIGHT NOW, RIGHT NOW!!
SHE IS A WONDERFUL FRIEND WITHIN HER FLOCK AND HER SHYNESS IS ALMOST GONE , REPLACED WITH A SASSY LITTLE ATTITUDE. IT IS GOOD TO SEE OUR TECHNIQUE WORKING!
SHE WAS ONCE A WALL FLOWER AND NOW SHE IS A VALUABLE MEMBER OF HER FLOCK!

11/21/2013

From Justina Maddox
I am writing this letter to share my experience with Joshua Rescue Foundation, in the hopes that anyone who may need to rehome their parrot finds support and a direction in which to start the process. A few years ago I was someone looking
to rehome some of my birds. My small flock had turned into a larger flock, as many people had given us their unwanted birds. We had to move to a smaller place and found we didn't have the amount of space to keep them all happy. A search online brought me to Joshua Rescue Foundation. Shannon, the founder of the sanctuary, was friendly and understanding, and invited us to visit. We met a friend for life! She puts 1000% into her flock, and the birds themselves are testament to this. Any doubt I had at all was extinguished in my first visit. Here is a place where the birds are truly uncaged, flying within giant flights full of all manner of toys and enrichment items, everything needed to keep those bird brains busy and active! Each bird is respected as an individual, and is placed with other birds whom it is interested in. The result is mixed mini flocks of many species, each individual bird is happy because it has a mate of a friend of its own choosing. These large indoor flights all have an access door which leads to an equally large outdoor flight. The importance of the outdoor flights cannot be underestimated. I believe it is the mix of the happiness of the bird from being uncaged and living within a flock,along with unfiltered sunshine which keeps the birds in bright full feather. The sanctuary is also vital to a number of special needs birds. From amputated wings, missing feet, blindness, every single special needs bird has its particular needs met. These birds are not just living at the foundation, they are thriving! Each of the two aviaries have caretakers who live within. They are truly never alone. The hearts of the caretakers match that of Shannon's! Compassionate, loving, never giving up or turning away. I would never hesitate to take any of my flock there. Upon the realization that my beloved Meyer Parrot will outlive me, I had a fear about what would happen to him should I leave this world first. I don't have that fear anymore, and its a great feeling! I cannot explain the wonderful feeling I had watching all those feather babies do their thing, and just be a parrot!

11/15/2013

BACK WITH GIZMO
Here is Gizmo one of our "New Therapy Birds " as soon as she is all checked up and passes her tests, Then she will be ready for the adventures of visiting Veterans, entertaining the Senior's Center and Giggle with the children at the schools and clubs.
Gizmo is a WONDERFUL sweet baby who is gentle, tender and precious! She has not a mean bone in her beautiful body. If you are in the area give us a call to set up a visit, and don't forget apple squares or treats!
Thank you friends-
Shannon & JRFamily

09/26/2013

We have gotten an email regarding a wonderful lady who is hospitalized and needs foster care fore her precious babies.
A Military Macaw and a Moluccan Cockatoo. I will put more about their Bio's when I have them.
We at JRF are in need of Foster Parents too. This could make the difference between Hope and Hopeless.
Thanks so much
JRFamily

09/20/2013

ARE YOU READY TO SHARE YOUR PERCH WITH A PRECIOUS
PARROT IN NEED ~

Are you seriously considering adding another parrot to your household and have the space, finances, and room in your heart to give another bird a great home? If so, consider adopting or fostering an older parrot in need of a new home. There are lots of companion parrots of many different ages and species available from rescue and adoption organization. The most important trait that anyone who rescues or adopts a previously-owned parrot is patience. With some parrots, it may only take a week or so for them to adjust to a new
home. Others take much longer. These parrots may come with
some baggage but it can
be very rewarding to win
their trust and help them become contented, well- nurtured companions
(submitted by sally blanchard)

09/19/2013

This is a FABULOUS idea from The Shyne Foundation in Florida. They are ALSO an Open Air Free Flight.
THANKS TO THE JOHNSON'S for the great work and ideas!

Hanging Shelf
Submitted by Leanne Burton
My birds love playing on their hanging shelves. These shelves may be especially useful as play areas for handicapped birds. The size of a shelf is almost unlimited, my greys & U2 have 4' x 4', my conures have 4' x 2'.
The frames for my shelves are made from the aluminum tubing and connectors sold by Corners Limited and Outwater. Stainless welded wire mesh would be the best to use for a hanging shelf since the bird will be in constant contact with the wire. twpinc.com sells it by the square foot. You can attach the wire to the bottom of the frame with 5/8" or larger #8 stainless self drilling hex head screws. Stainless washers are optional, but do help to hold the wire securely.
The wire gauge you would need depends upon your species of bird. You can use the wire gauge guidelines from the NaturalBird FAQ. The wire spacing is also dependent upon the species of bird you are building for. You want the wire to be as comfortable as possible for the bird to stand on. My greys do ok with 1" x 1" wire spacing, but they would be more comfortable with a 1" x 1/2" spacing. Birds smaller than a grey would definitely need the 1" x 1/2" wire spacing. An alternative is to place something on the shelf to give the bird a comfortable flat surface for playing. We use small cotton rugs. For small birds you could even use something like a placemat.
It is possible to use a wood frame and stainless wood screws with small stainless washers to attach the wire. However, a wood frame would need to hang from something very sturdy, whereas the aluminum tubing is lightweight. For hanging the shelves you could use stainless chain or stainless wire for birds who will destroy rope. If you prefer to use rope, you can purchase bird safe natural rope by the foot.

09/19/2013

I want to thank EVERYONE for their wonderful support of our precious Keshon, He is doing so well and is having a GREAT TIME with his new friends and flight. He is getting his feathers back and gaining a little weight. YEAH KESHON !
THANK YOU FRIENDS !
Shannon & JRFamily

09/15/2013

DRUM ROLL PLEASE..........
BUMMMMPA , BUMMMPA, BUMMMMMMPPA (i dont play drums)
I would like to introduce the newest resident .....BABY !!!!
(the crowd roars)Ahhh, Yaaaaaeeeeaaah!
Baby is a male Galah approx.10 years.
He came from a wonderful family who love him dearly.
They thought that Baby would thrive in a flight setting.
(Its a thought he suffers from PTSD)
WELCOME BABY ~

09/14/2013

CALLING ALL OF OUR JRF FRIENDS ~
Do you have what it take to be a FOSTER PARR-ENT?
We are in dire need to help many precious souls. We have had more birds on our waiting list then EVER BEFORE (do in partial to the economy and other factors) or there are those who cannot adapt to a flight environment.
This is reach a crisis status throughout the United States and especially Oregon where rescues and Sanctuaries are at a minimum.
Did you know that the average pet parrot in the United States goes through up to 5 different homes during his or her lifetime? Think about it -- some parrots can live for up to 80 years or more. Being bounced around from home to home and never knowing when it will lose the ones that it has grown to love is very hard on these already emotionally complex creatures. Many of these birds end up being homeless through no fault of their own, and this causes a great burden for those who operate bird rescues and sanctuaries, many of which are nonprofit organizations. How can you help? Well, you could volunteer to foster a homeless parrot, for one thing! Keep reading to learn how doing so can make a big difference in a homeless bird's life.
IF THIS IS YOU, PLEASE EMAIL US AT ~
[email protected]
We will email you an application and start the process to make a precious baby a happy healthy baby!
THANK YOU
JRFamily

09/12/2013

BUT DO YOU RESEARCH FIRST!!

:) ~Patty

09/10/2013

THESE ARE SO IMPORTANT TO READ AND KNOW!!
You have a FOREVER toddler in your hope and you need to make sure
it is "BABY" proofed!
An once of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

Birdtricks.com followers have shared their tragic experiences so we could compile this list for you.

09/10/2013

Thanks to our friends at "Bird Channel"
We like to post what is going on in the
world and how it pertains to our sweet
babies. They depend on us to eep them warm, safe and loved.

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