UPDATE (15 Apr, 4.35pm): In light of subsequent reports claiming that the process of returning the parrot to its owners was a difficult one, Jerry has published an article detailing his account and recollection of what happened. He hopes to clear the air about any misunderstandings.
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While most of us may be familiar with fostering kittens or puppies, it’s rare to hear of a fostered bird.
Recently, a tagged conure, a type of parrot, flew into a family’s home in Khatib.
Assuming that the bird was a lost pet, one of the residents posted about the incident on Reddit.
Source: u/Pentecat on Reddit
Meanwhile, bird owners who came across the post offered their advice on how to temporarily care for the creature.
On Tuesday (11 Apr) evening, Reddit user u/Pentecat, aka Jerry, posted about the bird in the r/Singapore subreddit.
According to Jerry, the bird — identified as a cinnamon conure — had flown into his home and had a tag with a serial number.
In the attached photo, the parrot gazes at the camera while perched on a clothes hanger.
Source: u/Pentecat on Reddit
Unsure if the bird had lost its owner, Jerry took it upon himself to provide some temporary shelter.
Source: Reddit
Made up of two wire mesh drawers, the makeshift cage even had a clothes hanger for the bird to perch on.
However, he still turned to more experienced bird owners in the community for help.
Following the post, bird owners online gave their two cents on how to best care for the new feathered guest.
Firstly, one user who had apparently raised a few conures gave several pointers about the bird’s diet and behavioural quirks.
Source: Reddit
Additionally, the user affirmed that the makeshift cage was suitable but suggested that Jerry cover it with a cloth.
Meanwhile, another bird owner shared that they currently own a similar conure.
Source: Reddit
They added that instead of a hanger, Jerry could get a thick perching branch and a “little hut” for the bird’s comfort.
Apart from the helpful suggestions, one Redditor even extended an offer to foster the bird long-term.
Source: Reddit
They also informed Jerry that a vet could help locate the owners if the serial number has been registered.
However, the kindness from the local bird community did not stop there.
Speaking to MS News, Jerry revealed that a someone living nearby even donated a free cage and some pellets to the family.
He gushed,
That really kind gesture was very heart-warming and opened us to a whole community of bird lovers in Singapore.
Thankfully for the conure, it had stumbled into the home of a kind family to live with for the time being.
Jerry told MS News that the bird has taken a shine to his family and describes the parrot as “affectionate and cuddly”.
Since he’s a photographer, he also took the opportunity to snap some aesthetic shots of his new feathered friend.
Image courtesy of Jerry
However, should it really be a lost pet, we hope that it will be reunited with its owner soon.
Jerry shared that they have reached out to several Telegram groups but have not come across any leads.
If you or someone you know happens to have lost a cinnamon green-cheeked conure wearing a tag with a serial number, do get in touch with him via Reddit.
Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at news@mustsharenews.com.
Featured image adapted from Reddit and courtesy of Jerry.
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