Not confirmed since October 23, 2026

Ernie & Bert

Mixed Breed · Male

Ernie and Bert came into our care as foundlings. As nobody seems to miss the little guys, we are now searching for a loving home for them. Since quails usually don't fly, they need a spacious aviary with an varied ground layout and many hiding places. Ernie and Bert can be rehomed together, but they also do well on their own – as long as they live in a species-appropriate society. Quails can also be kept with other bird species.

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Ernie und Bert kamen als Fundtiere in unsere Obhut. Da niemand die kleinen Kerle zu vermissen scheint, suchen wir nun jeweils ein liebevolles Zuhause für sie. Da Wachteln meistens nicht fliegen, brauchen sie eine großzügige Voliere mit einer abwechslungsreichen Bodengestaltung und vielen Versteckmöglichkeiten. Ernie und Bert werden nicht gemeinsam vermittelt, damit sie im neuen Zuhause nicht zu Streithähnen werden, artgleiche Gesellschaft ist aber zwingend. Auch mit anderen Vogelarten können Wachteln gehalten werden.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Hamburg

Shelter

Tierheim Hamburg

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Listed 6 months ago

About Ernie & Bert

What life with Ernie & Bert looks like

Ernie & Bert is a large adult mixed breed bird waiting at Tierheim Hamburg in Hamburg.

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

Paperwork, vet checks and transport rules differ by species and by country. Ask the shelter what is included and what you will need to arrange before you commit.

Hamburg, Germany — browse more birds in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ernie & Bert, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ernie & Bert?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Hamburg handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ernie & Bert on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ernie & Bert if I live in another country?: Sometimes. Whether a bird can move between countries depends on the species and the rules in both countries, and some species need permits or have restrictions. Ask Tierheim Hamburg what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Ernie & Bert already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: What a bird comes with (vet checks, vaccinations, identification, paperwork) varies by shelter and species. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask Tierheim Hamburg directly what is included and what Ernie & Bert still needs.
What happens if Ernie & Bert 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 Hamburg early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ernie & Bert 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.