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Nico

Male

Nico is excited about a large aviary with the possibility for free flight. He will be rehomed as a companion animal. Due to not getting along with a very dominant male here, a more reserved partner would be preferable.

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Nico freut sich über eine große Voliere mit Möglichkeit zum Freiflug. Er wird zu einem Partnertier dazu vermittelt. Mit einem sehr dominanten Männchen hatte es hier nicht funktioniert, daher wäre ein zurückhaltender Partner zu bevorzugen.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Darmstadt
Shelter
Tierheim Darmstadt
Living with Nico
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim Darmstadt · Darmstadt

Listed 2 months ago

About Nico

What life with Nico looks like

Nico is a large adult bird waiting at Tierheim Darmstadt in Darmstadt.

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.

Darmstadt, Germany — browse more birds in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nico, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nico?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Darmstadt handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Nico on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Nico if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Darmstadt 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 Nico 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 Nico 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 Darmstadt early rather than rehoming privately; they know Nico 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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