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Jasper

Male · Senior · 16 years

Hello, my name is Jasper (AKA Jasperoo), I am a 16 year old African Grey with lots of beautiful feathers. I am a very lively boy with lots to say! I'm not a fan of change, but my favourite things are my swing and my bell! History/Background Jasper has come back into the charity through no fault of his own and is settling nicely into his safehouse. In his previous home, he spent the best part of the day sat on his dads armchair when mum wasn't around, so he is very used to having regular company. Personality/Behaviour Jasper is a very chatty boy, with a big personality and an even bigger vocabulary. He does occasionally use some naughty words, and he can get very passionate about football. He will spend most of the day on his swing or throwing his bell around to create as much noise asa possible. When he is out of the cage, he likes to explore on his own terms and has a history of flying around. In his previous home, Jasper was a big part of the family, and would even follow family members upstairs for a Friday night make up session with friends. He has previously been showered every other day, and has been known to take a bath in his water bowl! However if you offer him a seperate bowl, he will throw this around and turn his cage into a swimming pool! Jasper will tolerate other birds and will quite happily chat to his other safehouse birds, but NOT when they land on his cage. Due to this he would be best as a solo bird, where he can get your full attention! Training Jasper is very much a hands off bird and does not step up, even onto a perch. However he is a big fan of nuts (especially walnuts) and is more than happy to take food from anyone. Jasper can be quite shy at first, and may take time to trust a new person, however once he gets to know you he will tolerate a lot more. He has been introduced to clicker training in his safehouse, and this would be a fantastic thing to continue in his forever home. Diet Jasper is currently eating Tidymix, and daily vegetables/fruit in the morning. (He is a bit of a princess and likes his vegetables slightly cooked to soften!) He loves all kinds of nuts and has also tried Zupreem fruit blend and seems to be a big fan. He isn't the bravest when it comes to trying new food and has been known to avoid his bowl if there is something in there he is unsure about, however he is usually straight there for his dinner. Enrichment Jasper has several toys in his cage which he occasionally plays with, however his all time favourite is cardboard boxes and old newspapers at the bottom of his cage! He loves to make a big mess destroying them and especially loves when you hide a nut or two inside for him to find! Summary ‘I am a wonderful bird, who can offer lots of fun, brilliant company and even more noise to your life, and I'm sure I could make someone the luckiest person ever!' If you think you could offer Jasper his forever home, please apply below! Are you interested in adopting? Our commitment to the health and well-being of our parrots is first within our work. Our dedicated rehoming team work endlessly to match each bird in our care to their loving forever home. Adopt Me Make a donation and support this bird Our commitment to the health and well-being of our birds is unparalleled. Please consider donating to help support our work. Donate Adopt a bird Our simple 3-step rehoming process 1 Read the write up for each bird carefully to make sure you can offer the best home possible, taking into consideration all of the birds unique care requirements. PLEASE REMEMBER: we are all volunteers and it may take time to get back to everyone. 2 Click “Adopt me” to complete the application form. Please make sure you spend time to tell us how you will meet the care needs of the bird you are applying. The rehoming team use the application to short list so please take your time to capture all. 3 Once you application has been reviewed you will be informed if you have been shortlisted or not. If you have been shortlisted one of the team will be in touch by phone or email with 3 weeks. Some of our feathered friends Looking for new homes Birds are often considered easy pets to care for, but many people do not fully understand their needs, habits, and requirements. When rehoming a parrot, we meticulously select and assess each request to ensure that both the parrot and the home are safe, happy, and healthy. Our goal is to ensure that your parrot becomes a cherished member of your family. Jasper PP1005 Parry PP401 Joey PP1349 Oliver PP1321 Load More

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 16 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Problem Parrots
Cared for by Problem Parrots · United Kingdom

Listed 1 week ago

About Jasper

What life with Jasper looks like

Jasper is a large senior animal waiting at Problem Parrots in United Kingdom.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Jasper far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Jasper, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Jasper?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Problem Parrots handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Jasper on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Jasper if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Problem Parrots 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Jasper already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most animals 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 Jasper 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 Problem Parrots early rather than rehoming privately; they know Jasper 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 (EN). 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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