Services

  • Emergency re-homing/surrender

    As we are operationally run, completely voluntarily, by one single person, who also works in a full-time job, our capacity is limited, to ensure proper wellbeing and care can be provided to flock members, particularly as we often support unwell birds.

    We do hold spaces for emergency situations, which include found/stray budgies, housing officers, local authorities, other rescues, veterinary practices and prisons. Please contact us via WhatsApp (07833 111 083) or our enquiry form, if you are in one of these categories and/or have an emergency need for help.

    For non-emergency help, we recommend:

    - contacting your local RSPCA and animal shelter(s)
    - speak to local non-bird rescues who often have networks to refer people on to.
    - approaching all local vets - they may have networks and clients who could help.
    - joining the “Budgie Lovers Rehoming UK” Facebook group
    - approaching relevant bird-specialist non-profit organisations, such as
    Budgie Rescue Wirral (The Wirral)
    Feather and Tails Rescue in Wakefield

    (be sure to look for those registered with official bodies)

  • Education and advice

    FREE budgie care guides

    We are continually seeking to increase our own knowledge and experience, aiming to share this for free, to bridge the gap between budgie guardians and access to reliable, credible, professionally-informed budgie healthcare advice.

    - Whilst we are not veterinary professionals ourselves, we have excellent relationships with qualified avian specialists, and have provision to support basic emergency care needs for budgies. We have experience with PBFD and FM positive budgies, and access to supportive medication.

    - We have access to an active network of avian rescues across the UK.

    We are pleased to work with and recommend the following specialist avian vets:

    Fife Exotic Vets, Fife (and online)
    https://www.exoticvets.co.uk/
    Dr Kevin Eatwell (BVSc CertZooMed DipECZM DZooMed (Reptilian) MRCVS)

    they offer online video consultations, which is great for UK-wide access to professional avian vet care.

    Chine House Vets, Leicestershire
    https://chinehousevets.co.uk/
    Dr Craig Hunt (BVetMed CertSAM DZooMed(Reptilian) MRCVS)

    White Cross Vets, Coventry
    https://www.whitecrossvets.co.uk/surgeries/coventry
    Dr Peter Dickson (BVSc, MRCVS)

    Rugby Vet Hospital, Rugby
    https://www.rugbyvethospital.co.uk
    Dr Huey Sing (Christine) Kan (MVB, MRCVS)

    Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital, Banbury
    https://www.chippingnortonvets.co.uk
    Dr Nathalie Wissink-Argilaga (CertAVP(ZM) DZM(Reptilian) MRCVS

  • Adoption

    We care for budgies with PBFD and French Moult, two highly infectious avian viruses. We are rigorous in our cleaning and environmental management (we recommend F10SC disinfectant), but as these viruses do not currently have a cure or vaccine, there is a risk that bringing a CPUK budgie into your home, means that you bring the virus(es), too.

    If you have parakeets or parrots already, we recommend testing them for PBFD and French Moult prior to making an adoption enquiry.

    We recommend PALS lab for testing.

    Many birds carry the virus(es) but look perfectly healthy. It’s impossible to confirm whether a bird is positive or negative without doing a PCR test. Please note, though, that if a bird isn't actively 'shedding' the virus (like humans with cold sores) the test can still come back negative.

    If you have a confirmed positive test, or you are currently bird-free and willing to expose your home to the viruses (which only affect avian species, but can persist in the environment for many moths after exposure, even without birds present), please complete our adoption form, here, and a member of the team will be in touch.

I need help with a pet bird, they’re not a budgie, what do I do?

If you are worried about the way a pet or other captive bird is being treated, you can contact these national animal rescues for advice:

  • RSPCA: 0300 1234 999 (England and Wales)

  • SSPCA: 03000 999 999 (Scotland)

  • USPCA: 028 3025 1000 (Northern Ireland)

- Found a racing or fancy pigeon with a ring?

Take a look at the Pigeon Association website here.

- Lost or found a falconry bird?

Report the bird to the Independent Bird Register: 0161 790 5613

- Lost or found a pet bird? 

If you’ve found a bird, and they appear to be in good health (always contact a veterinary practice if you’re unsure), house them as securely and safely as you can, and ensure they have access to clean water and appropriate food.

For lost and found birds, it’s critical to get the word out, as soon as you can.

For found birds: be very cautious of anyone other than a registered/reputable animal rescue organisation offering to ‘rehome’ or take care of it. The main aim is to reunite the bird with their human family, passing them on to an unregulated/unregistered person greatly reduces the chance of that, and may put the health of the bird at risk.

Utilise Facebook groups (including local buy and sell groups, for maximum visibility) and register with:
mybirdID - Lost & Found Birds UK: Register, Report & Reunite
www.parrotalert.com
www.petsreunited.com
www.lostandfoundparrotuk.co.uk

FOUND A BIRD?

Domestic birds are incredibly vulnerable to predators, traffic, and the elements - your kindness has given them the vital lifeline they needed to make it home.

1) IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE

Check for illness: If the bird is fluffed up, has drooping wings, or seems lethargic, they need urgent veterinary attention, as delaying care can be fatal.
Visible injuries/predator attacks: If the bird was caught by another bird or animal, especially cats, or has any scratches or bites, please take them to a vet immediately. Bacteria in mammal saliva (especially from cats) is highly toxic to birds and can be fatal in a very short amount of time, even if the injury seems minor.

2) EMERGENCY HOUSING

​Cardboard box method: If you do not have a spare bird cage, a clean, sturdy cardboard box makes an excellent temporary home. Carefully punch several small, pencil-sized air holes into the lid before placing the bird inside. 
Safe lining: Line the bottom of the box or carrier with kitchen roll or a smooth, clean t-shirt. Avoid using standard terry cloth towels, as the tiny loops in the fabric can easily trap their delicate claws or beak, causing panic or injury. 
Cat or dog carriers: A plastic pet carrier can work well, but double-check that the gaps in the wire door are small enough that a small bird cannot squeeze their head or body through.
Location: Keep the box or carrier in a warm, dark, and quiet room, away from children, noise, and other household pets to let them calm down and rest.

3) SAFE HYDRATION AND FEEDING

Avoid aspiration risks: Never force water or liquids into a bird's beak using a syringe, spoon, or dropper. Birds have a split tongue and an airway opening at the base of their mouth, meaning they can easily inhale liquid into their lungs (aspire), which can lead to drowning or fatal pneumonia. Instead, provide a very shallow dish of water that they can access safely at their own pace.
Gentle rehydration: A severely dehydrated or starved bird should not be allowed to feast or gorge on dry food like seeds or pellets immediately, as this can shock their system and make them very unwell. Offer a small sprig of millet for smaller birds like budgies, cockatiels, or lovebirds, alongside water-rich fruits such as watermelon, apples, or berries to help them hydrated.

4) VERIFYING OWNERSHIP

Keep identification private: If the bird has a leg ring or band, keep the numbers completely confidential. Do not share photos or text showing the ring details publicly, as this information is the genuine owner’s vital proof of ownership.
Scan for a microchip: Take the bird to an avian vet or rescue to be scanned for a microchip. While smaller birds like budgies are generally too small to be chipped, larger parakeets and parrots often are.
Guard against scams: Unfortunately, found birds can be targets for theft or cons. Do not hand the bird over to anyone who can't firmly confirm ownership. Ask anyone coming forward to provide specific photos, videos, or distinct behavioural traits.

Try to do a reverse Google image search on any photos they send to ensure they haven't been taken from social media or generated by AI:

1) Use the Google app: Open the standard Google app or the Chrome browser on your phone.
2) ​Tap the camera icon: Tap the small camera icon located right inside the search bar.
3) ​Select your photo: Allow the app to view your gallery, then tap on the picture you want to check.
4) ​Search: The app will scan the image and bring up any identical matches found online.

LOST A BIRD?

Losing a bird and working out what to do can feel overwhelming, but focused, practical action makes a massive difference. Birds are incredibly resilient, and many are recovered safely by taking the right steps straight away.

​Here is a quick checklist of the most effective actions we've found, to take immediately:

  1. Put the cage outside: Place it somewhere high and secure. Leave the door wide open, and stock it with fresh water and high-value treats like millet.

  2. ​ Play contact calls: Blast flock or calling sounds loudly from a phone or speaker near an open door or window to give a disoriented bird a clear audio track back home. Often, birds love their own voice, so play recordings of them, if you have them.

  3.  ​Search close by: In the first few hours, birds rarely fly far. They often freeze in fear in nearby trees, thick hedges, or gutters, so look up and listen carefully.

  4.  ​Log the loss: Register immediately on mybirdid.com to log details and generate a downloadable missing poster.

  5.  ​Use Facebook strategically: Post in local lost pet groups, but crucially, share in local buy and sell or marketplace groups too. Most people who spot a stray bird in their garden aren't looking at pet rescue pages, but they will see local community boards.

  6.  ​Alert neighbours: Use the Nextdoor app (https://nextdoor.co.uk/) to quickly notify residents living within a few streets' radius.

  7. ​ Contact vets and rescues: Call veterinary practices and wildlife shelters within a five-mile radius, as finders frequently contact them first.

​For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to help navigate the search, please use this resource: https://tinyurl.com/LostBirdGuide

Take a deep breath, stay focused, and keep looking. Many birds are reunited with their families, action is what brings them home.

Concerns about your own pet bird?

Search for vets which can treat pet birds here.

These organisations may be able to help with husbandry advice, rehoming and rescue queries: