Questions Worth Asking
History
Why is the bird being rehomed?
Ask for the honest reason, not just the polite version. Noise, biting, dust, hormones, and life instability all matter.
Health
Any recent vet care?
Request dates, known conditions, medications, supplements, and what is still unknown.
Routine
What does the bird eat and when?
Diet detail helps you avoid creating intake stress on top of every other change.
Behavior
What triggers problems?
Ask about biting, screaming windows, cage aggression, shoulder habits, hormones, and handling limits.
Records And Context To Request
- Vet paperwork if it exists.
- Current food brands and favorite familiar foods.
- Cage dimensions, perch setup, and what the bird sleeps in.
- Any known fear triggers, family members the bird avoids, and past rehome history.
Red Flags
Urgent pressure
If somebody is pushing for same-day pickup while refusing basic questions, slow the process down.
No story consistency
Big contradictions about age, sex, biting, food, or vet care usually mean the household does not have the full picture.
Medical uncertainty with no plan
Unknown condition plus no avian-vet path can turn compassion into crisis fast.