How do I contact the shelter about Erna?

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 Erna on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Erna 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 Erna 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 Erna 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 Erna 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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Erna

Mixed Breed · Female · 2 years

Type: Grey Parrot. Gender: female and male. Color: typicalAge: 2022 (Mogli), adult (Erna)In the animal shelter since: 07.11.2025 (Mogli), 19.01.26 (Erna)HTV-Number: 660_S_25 (Mogli), 15_S_26 (Erna) At the moment, we are housing various grey parrots with us, all of whom are looking for a new home. Our parrots are generally not rehomed in single housing but only together or with an existing grey parrot. At the moment, Erna, Mogli, with Mr. and Mrs. Co-Ko, form a 5er-WG, in which all get along well with each other. While Mr. and Mrs. Co-Ko still remain closely connected and are therefore only rehomed together, Erna and Mogli form a more loose group. Erna is a strong feather biter, probably because she was not well cared for for a very long time, so she has developed this behavior. She is also likely older, as her metal ring is so energetic that the numbers on it are no longer readable. Therefore, we cannot say exactly how old Erna really is. Mogli is the chatterbox in the group, speaks and whistles a lot to himself, and is also relatively open to new things. Mogli originally came with a now rehomed female grey parrot from the same household, where they had lived separately - here in the animal shelter, both had no problems with each other. In the new home for the grays, there must be a large aviary, free flight, UV lighting, and plenty of enrichment opportunities. The required minimum dimensions for the aviary can be found here.

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Art: Graupapagei. Geschlecht: weiblich Farbe: typischAlter: adultIm Tierheim seit: 19.01.26 HTV-Nummer: 15_S_26 Bis vor kurzem lebte Erna bei uns mit weiteren Graupapageien in einer 5er-WG, in der alle gut miteinander zurechtkamen. Alle anderen sind inzwischen vermittelt - nur Erna wartet jetzt noch auf ein Für-immer-Zuhause. Erna ist eine starke Federbeißerin. Wahrscheinlich lebte sie sehr lange in eher schlechten Haltungsbedinungen, so dass sie sich dieses Verhalten angewöhnt hat. Vermutlich ist sie auch schon älter, denn ihr metallener Ring ist so abgenutzt, dass die Zahlen darauf nicht mehr zu lesen sind. Daher können wir auch nicht genau sagen, wie alt Erna wirklich ist. Unsere Papageien werden grundsätzlich nicht in Einzelhaltung vermittelt, sondern nur zusammen oder schon zu einem vorhandenen Graupapageien. Im neuen Zuhause muss es außerdem eine große Voliere, Freiflug, UV-Beleuchtung und reichlich Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten geben. Die benötigten Mindestmaße für die Voliere finden Sie hier.

Size

Large

Age

2 years

Location

🇩🇪Hamburg

Shelter

Tierheim Hamburg

Living with Erna

✕Good with dogs
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Tierheim Hamburg · Hamburg Learn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

About Erna

What life with Erna looks like

Erna 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.

Note from the shelter: Must be housed with other African Grey Parrots, never alone. Requires large aviary, free flight time, UV lighting, and extensive enrichment activities. Erna has feather plucking behavior from previous poor housing conditions.

🇩🇪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 Erna, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Erna?: 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 Erna on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Erna 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 Erna 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 Erna 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 Erna 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.