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Rico

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Medium
  • parrot
  • Macaw

About Rico

Ballwin, MO

Species & Breed

parrot
Macaw

Physical Traits

Senior
Male
Medium

Behavior

Adoption Fee

$700

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Rico's Story

Meet Rico! This handsome fella, who is estimated to be around 15 years old, came to us from one of our local animal control partners and so his history is a little fuzzy. Luckily for us, Rico has told us everything that we need to know about him so that we can match him with the best forever home. Playful and active, Rico enjoys having his cage door open so that he can see all of the exciting action going on around him. He needs to be front and center, so that everyone can admire his beautiful feathers and dancing skills. Once comfortable with his favorite person, he will step up happily and readily, cuddling right up into their chest. Rico is a wonderful macaw and will make someone a great companion! He can be loud at times so he will need understanding regarding flock call behaviors (no shared walls or apartments). He loves attention, whether you are giving him treats, watching him play with his toys or holding and petting him. One of his favorite things to do is playing "fetch" with his favorite person, which involves him taking a ball and tossing it from his stand or perch. He seems to prefer a single person (female) so far in his current foster home, so this will be something to consider with those who apply for him. He bonds and bonds hard, so patience, preservation, and socialization will be key for those wanting to earn his trust. He eats his pelleted diet very well and likes fresh fruits, vegetables and dehydrated banana chips (his absolute favorite). Someone who has previous bird experience would be best for him, so they can recognize his body language when he is afraid or overstimulated. The perfect household for Rico would be one that would provide him with plenty of interaction, out of cage time, and won't be bullied by typical macaw bluffing behaviors. Adoption fee: $700

Meet Rico! This handsome fella, who is estimated to be around 15 years old, came to us from one of our local animal control partners and so his history is a little fuzzy. Luckily for us, Rico has told us everything that we need to know about him so that we can match him with the best forever home. Playful and active, Rico enjoys having his cage door open so that he can see all of the exciting action going on around him. He needs to be front and center, so that everyone can admire his beautiful feathers and dancing skills. Once comfortable with his favorite person, he will step up happily and readily, cuddling right up into their chest. Rico is a wonderful macaw and will make someone a great companion! He can be loud at times so he will need understanding regarding flock call behaviors (no shared walls or apartments). He loves attention, whether you are giving him treats, watching him play with his toys or holding and petting him. One of his favorite things to do is playing "fetch" with his favorite person, which involves him

Meet Rico! This handsome fella, who is estimated to be around 15 years old, came to us from one of our local animal control partners and so his history is a little fuzzy. Luckily for us, Rico has told us everything that we need to know about him so that we can match him with the best forever home. Playful and active, Rico enjoys having his cage door open so that he can see all of the exciting action going on around him. He needs to be front and center, so that everyone can admire his beautiful feathers and dancing skills. Once comfortable with his favorite person, he will step up happily and readily, cuddling right up into their chest. Rico is a wonderful macaw and will make someone a great companion! He can be loud at times so he will need understanding regarding flock call behaviors (no shared walls or apartments). He loves attention, whether you are giving him treats, watching him play with his toys or holding and petting him. One of his favorite things to do is playing "fetch" with his favorite person, which involves him taking a ball and tossing it from his stand or perch. He seems to prefer a single person (female) so far in his current foster home, so this will be something to consider with those who apply for him. He bonds and bonds hard, so patience, preservation, and socialization will be key for those wanting to earn his trust. He eats his pelleted diet very well and likes fresh fruits, vegetables and dehy

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How To Adopt

Rico was listed as Adoptable by STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue
How can I adopt Rico?
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 Rico?
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 Rico, 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
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE CLICKING “START INQUIRY” The “Start Inquiry” button is not an adoption application. Due to the high volume of messages we receive, inquiries submitted through Petfinder will not receive a response. This includes general questions that are already answered below or on our website. To be considered for adoption, you must complete an application on our website: www.staravian.org/adopt We do not schedule meetings until an application has been submitted and approved. For more information on our adoption process: https://staravian.org/adoption-application/adoption-process Additional Requirements: - All birds are in volunteer foster homes. Meetings are scheduled only after approval. - We have a strict 100-mile adoption radius from St. Louis Lambert Airport. No exceptions. - We do not ship birds. - We do not adopt to breeders. - Homes must be non-smoking and free of Teflon/PTFE/PFOA products due to toxicity risks. - All current pets must be up to date on annual wellness exams and required vaccines. If you are serious about adopting, please submit an application. That is the only way to move forward.

Rico 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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