Meet Tequila *Appointment Only*
Tequila-Previous experience required.
Tequila is not your average bird; she’s a highly social and emotional companion who thrives on constant interaction with her people. Loneliness simply isn’t in her DNA, so she needs a home where she can be engaged and loved all day, every day. Conures like Tequila require a unique and enriching environment that closely mimics their natural habitat. Providing her with this level of care will require experience, creativity, and a deep commitment.
Tequila loves to explore her environment, utilizing climbing ropes and other enrichment items in her environment. She is clever, resourceful, and highly engaged with her surroundings.
Tequila loves to express herself-whether it’s through joyful/angry screams, imitating clicking noises, or even laughing at her human companions. She’s a brilliant mimic and finds endless entertainment in ASMR videos featuring various sounds.
Tequila quite affectionate and enjoys gentle head scratches and snuggling, often burrowing into sweaters for comfort. However, she is currently working on overcoming her aversion to fingers, which likely stems from prior negative associations. She also needs some work with negative attention seeking behavior. Positive reinforcement and time will go a long way in fixing these behaviors.
Tequila’s new home will need to be one that deeply understands the complexities of exotic bird care. Her new family must be well-versed in Conure behavior and needs, including their dietary requirements, enrichment activities, and the importance of providing a stimulating, species-appropriate environment.
This isn’t a first-time bird. We’re looking for someone who has prior experience with exotic birds and understands the commitment required to meet their physical and emotional needs.
From crafting new climbing structures to finding innovative ways to enrich her environment, you’ll need a creative streak to keep Tequila happy and thriving.
At the SPCA, we firmly believe in the Five Freedoms for all animals, which can be particularly challenging to fulfill for exotic species like Tequila. That’s why we’re committed to finding her not just any home, but the RIGHT HOME.
If you’re an experienced, imaginative, and loving individual ready to welcome Tequila into your life, we’d ve to hear from you. Please fill out the pre adoption questionairre below, Additionally, we will need photos of the enclosure that will be used to house Tequila. This is to ensure her environment will meet her specific needs for space, safety, and enrichment.
About Me
- Days in care: 68
- Approximate age: 1 year old
- Pet Type: Bird — Exotic
- Breed: Parrot - Conure
- Colour: Rainbow
- Weight: 0.104 kg
- Location: BC SPCA Shuswap, Salmon Arm B.C.
- Animal ID: 602425
- Adoption fees