Beaker died in his sleep on April 4 2006, leaving a huge hole in our lives. Iowa Parrot Rescue continues in his memory. Fly free Beaker.

Basil Bluefront Amazon (right) came from Ohio in June of 2000. He had aggression and plucking issues. He lives pretty happily now, with his friend Chester. Basil's Page

Chester is Basil's cage mate and best pal. He's an imported Mealy Amazon, and came to us from Iowa in the fall of 2000 with a terrible history. Now he's just a big goony loafer. Chester's Page

This is Cosmo, Patagonian conure. Sweet disposition, voice to crack concrete. She joined us in the fall of 1999, from New Hampshire. She's Abi's main baby. Cosmo's Page.

Gracie (left) is a Blue and Gold Macaw, who came from Wisconsin in Spring of 2001 with a plucking problem, and a bad case of nerves. Her nerves and feathers have both improved a lot. Gracie's Page.

Beaker is a Cherryheaded Conure, and was our very first parrot. He was placed with us from Iowa in spring of 1999 as a screamer and biter, and had never been handled. Now he's my main velcro bird. Beaker's Page A couple of years ago, Beaker was paralyzed by a stroke...here's how we set up a handicapped-accessible cage for him and the story of his recovery, which was published in Parrot Chronicles....Handicapped Cage and Story

We have a small rescue/adoption/rehabilitation facility located in Eastern Iowa. We do a little rehabilitation, some adoptions,  and provide sanctuary for some of the birds that come to us. And of course we have our personal pets....Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference. Our rescue page can be found at Iowa Parrot Rescue.  Below are the birds who are permanent. None of the birds on this page are available for adoption.

Birds at the Farm

We have a small rescue/adoption/rehabilitation facility located in Eastern Iowa. We do a little rehabilitation, some adoptions,  and provide sanctuary for some of the birds that come to us. And of course we have our personal pets....Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference. Our rescue page can be found at Iowa Parrot Rescue.  Below are the birds who are permanent. None of the birds on this page are available for adoption.

Beaker is a Cherryheaded Conure, and was our very first parrot. He was placed with us from Iowa in spring of 1999 as a screamer and biter, and had never been handled. Now he's my main velcro bird. Beaker's Page A couple of years ago, Beaker was paralyzed by a stroke...here's how we set up a handicapped-accessible cage for him and the story of his recovery, which was published in Parrot Chronicles....Handicapped Cage and Story

Gracie (left) is a Blue and Gold Macaw, who came from Wisconsin in Spring of 2001 with a plucking problem, and a bad case of nerves. Her nerves and feathers have both improved a lot. Gracie's Page.

This is Cosmo, Patagonian conure. Sweet disposition, voice to crack concrete. She joined us in the fall of 1999, from New Hampshire. She's Abi's main baby. Cosmo's Page.

Chester is Basil's cage mate and best pal. He's an imported Mealy Amazon, and came to us from Iowa in the fall of 2000 with a terrible history. Now he's just a big goony loafer. Chester's Page

This page was last updated on: April 13, 2008

Ralph, right,  is a Blue and Gold Macaw who joined us from Iowa in March of 2002. Ralph is a tough guy, very rowdy, and nobody has gotten around to telling her she's a girl.

visitors since 12/1/2001

Basil Bluefront Amazon (right) came from Ohio in June of 2000. He had aggression and plucking issues. He lives pretty happily now, with his friend Chester. Basil's Page

Louis is a male Blue and Gold Macaw born in 1964. He arrived in winter of 2004, and is in sanctuary for now while we decide what his immediate and long-term needs will be. He's very shy and not used to handling, or toys, or spaces to play.  Gracie is currently keeping him company.

Sammy is a young lady Scarlet macaw. She joined us in February of 2006. She's massively snuggly and playful. She'll be staying at the request of her previous owners.

Beaker died in his sleep on April 4 2006, leaving a huge hole in our lives. Iowa Parrot Rescue continues in his memory. Fly free Beaker.

Leo and Lacy are a male Greenwing Macaw and a female Blue and Gold Macaw. As you can see, they're in rough shape after about 25 years in a basement. They're still fearful of human contact, and haven't gotten over feather destruction yet. They're very closely bonded, and we'll keep them together and try to make them feel more secure. They share our biggest cage and playstand. They came in January of 2007.

Timot is a supersweet 3 year old cherryhead with a plucking problem and some fears. He's going to stay for awhile so we can try to stabilize him. He seems to think I belong to him. Arrived July of 2007.

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Ziggy Timneh Grey is a survivor of Hurricane Katrina from Mobile AL.. He's pretty traumatized, and will stay here to try to recover. August 2005

Lucy is a quite elderly but very spry Blue Crown Conure. She' staying with us while her owner tries to overcome some health issues. She and Tmot are hanging out together.