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Archibald

Male · Young · 3 years

Archibald is a character-strong gray parrot with a very distinct personality. He has been kept without a partner and shows a clear preference for males, while he is more reserved towards females. Those who win his heart, however, meet with increased affection and a very cuddly nature. Due to a positive PBFD test result, special care is required: his beak must be checked and trimmed regularly, approximately every two weeks. Additionally, only partners that also suffer from PBFD are in question. Therefore, Archibald is searching for an experienced home that understands his needs and can provide the necessary attention and care.

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Archibald ist ein charakterstarker Graupapagei mit ganz eigener Persönlichkeit. Er wurde bisher ohne Partnertier gehalten und zeigt eine deutliche Vorliebe für Männer, während er Frauen gegenüber eher zurückhaltend ist. Menschen, die er ins Herz schließt, begegnet er dafür umso anhänglicher und sehr kuschelfreudig. Aufgrund eines positiven PBFD-Befunds ist besondere Sorgfalt erforderlich: Sein Schnabel muss regelmäßig, etwa alle zwei Wochen, kontrolliert und bei Bedarf gekürzt werden. Des Weiteren kommen nur Partnertiere in Frage, die auch an PBFD erkrankt sind. Archibald sucht daher ein erfahrenes Zuhause, das seine Bedürfnisse versteht und ihm die nötige Aufmerksamkeit und Pflege bieten kann. Bei Interesse senden Sie bitte eine E-mail mit Fotos von der Haltung an

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Düsseldorf
Shelter
Tierheim Düsseldorf
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Cared for by Tierheim Düsseldorf · Düsseldorf

Listed 1 month ago

About Archibald

What life with Archibald looks like

Archibald is a young adult bird waiting at Tierheim Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf.

Birds are long-lived, social, and noisy. The species and individual history matter enormously — ex-companion parrots can carry strong attachments and trauma. Ask the shelter about their daily routine, diet, and whether they'd do best alone or with a flockmate.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Archibald, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Archibald?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Düsseldorf handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Archibald on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Archibald if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Düsseldorf will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Archibald already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most birds on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Archibald isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Düsseldorf early rather than rehoming privately; they know Archibald and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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