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Curly

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Medium
  • parrot
  • Cockatoo

About Curly

Ballwin, MO

Species & Breed

parrot
Cockatoo

Physical Traits

Senior
Male
Medium

Behavior

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Curly's Story

Curly is a 32-year-old Moluccan Cockatoo with a big voice, a soft heart, and a personality as unique as his name. Like many cockatoos, he can be cautious when adjusting to new surroundings, but once he settles in, he shows his sweet and affectionate nature. He absolutely loves head scratches and will gently lower his head to ask for preening.<br/><br/>Curly is hand-tame, though he prefers to be the one to initiate step-ups. He communicates loudly (screaming is his favorite way to talk!) but also shares a few words, his signature phrases are "Hi Curly!" and "Hi good Curly!"<br/><br/>This handsome boy enjoys exploring, climbing down to the floor to check things out, and chewing on his favorite toys, especially large wooden blocks and shreddable grass mats. He eats Zupreem Fruit Blend pellets, fresh fruits and veggies, and pumpkin or pumpkin seeds as treats. Nuts are also a hit, as long as they're shelled for him!<br/><br/>Curly has a curled left foot, likely a birth defect, but it doesn't slow him down one bit. Rope perches help keep him comfortable and steady. He's also a dusty bird and benefits from regular misting. He loves a good spray bath and is slowly getting reacquainted with shower time.<br/><br/>Curly will do best in a home with prior cockatoo experience or a family eager to learn about their complex needs. With patience, enrichment, and lots of love, Curly will make an engaging and devoted companion.<br/><br/>Adoption Fee: $650

Curly is a 32-year-old Moluccan Cockatoo with a big voice, a soft heart, and a personality as unique as his name. Like many cockatoos, he can be cautious when adjusting to new surroundings, but once he settles in, he shows his sweet and affectionate nature. He absolutely loves head scratches and will gently lower his head to ask for preening.

Curly is hand-tame, though he prefers to be the one to initiate step-ups. He communicates loudly (screaming is his favorite way to talk!) but also shares a few words, his signature phrases are "Hi Curly!" and "Hi good Curly!"

This handsome boy enjoys exploring, climbing down to the floor to check things out, and chewing on his favorite toys, especially large wooden blocks and shreddable grass mats. He eats Zupreem Fruit Blend pellets, fresh fruits and veggies, and pumpkin or pumpkin seeds as treats. Nuts are also a hit, as long as they're shelled for him!

Curly has a curled left foot, likely a birth defect, but it doesn't slow him down one bit. Rope perches he

Curly is a 32-year-old Moluccan Cockatoo with a big voice, a soft heart, and a personality as unique as his name. Like many cockatoos, he can be cautious when adjusting to new surroundings, but once he settles in, he shows his sweet and affectionate nature. He absolutely loves head scratches and will gently lower his head to ask for preening.

Curly is hand-tame, though he prefers to be the one to initiate step-ups. He communicates loudly (screaming is his favorite way to talk!) but also shares a few words, his signature phrases are "Hi Curly!" and "Hi good Curly!"

This handsome boy enjoys exploring, climbing down to the floor to check things out, and chewing on his favorite toys, especially large wooden blocks and shreddable grass mats. He eats Zupreem Fruit Blend pellets, fresh fruits and veggies, and pumpkin or pumpkin seeds as treats. Nuts are also a hit, as long as they're shelled for him!

Curly has a curled left foot, likely a birth defect, but it doesn't slow him down one bit. Rope perches help keep him comfortable and steady. He's also a dusty bird and benefits from regular misting. He loves a good spray bath and is slowly getting reacquainted with shower time.

Curly will do best in a home with prior cockatoo experience or a family eager to learn about their complex needs. With patience, enrichment, and lots of love, Curly will make an engaging and devoted companion.

How To Adopt

Curly was listed as Adoptable by STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue
How can I adopt Curly?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
When can I meet Curly?
If you've submitted an inquiry, STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Curly, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue's Adoption Policy
Please note, due to the quantity of emails that we receive, simply "starting an inquiry" will not receive a reply. Please email info@staravian.org if you have a specific question. The first step is to fill out an Adoption Application, which can be found on our website. All birds are in volunteer foster homes, and a meeting may not be set up until you are approved to adopt. Our adoption team will process your application and set up a home visit. All current pets (including any birds cockatiel and larger) must be up to date on yearly wellness exams and any state mandated vaccines. We do not ship birds, and have a 100-mile adoption radius (using St. Louis Lambert Airport as the start point). We do not adopt to breeders. We are not able to adopt birds into homes that use Teflon product or smoke due to toxicity dangers.

Curly is from STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue

[Ballwin, MO]

Our Mission
STAR is an all volunteer, foster-based 501(c)(3) companion bird rescue based in St Louis, MO. Our mission is to improve and enrich the lives of parrots through rescue, rehabilitative fostering, adoption and education.
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