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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
Location
🇩🇪Hamburg
Shelter
Tierheim Hamburg
Cared for by Tierheim Hamburg · HamburgLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 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

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.

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?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Hamburg 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 Ernie & Bert 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 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.
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