Not confirmed since October 26, 2026

Wellensittich

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Kategorie: Sittiche & Finken Gesundheit: Der türkise Vogel darf nicht mit Spiegel in Berührung kommen. Er fixiert sich so stark auf sein Spiegelbild, dass er den Kontakt zu seinem Partner abbricht, darunter aber so sehr leidet, dass er sich selbst die Federn ausreist. Er konnte nicht fliegen, als wir ihn vor 3 Jahren übernahmen. Wir haben lange gebraucht zu verstehen, was das Problem war. Mittlerweile, mit seinem Partner, geht es ihm gut.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Federnhilfe

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Listed 2 weeks ago

About Wellensittich

What life with Wellensittich looks like

Wellensittich is an adult mixed breed bird waiting at Federnhilfe in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Wellensittich, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Wellensittich?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Federnhilfe handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Wellensittich on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Wellensittich 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 Federnhilfe what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Wellensittich 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 Federnhilfe directly what is included and what Wellensittich still needs.
What happens if Wellensittich 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 Federnhilfe early rather than rehoming privately; they know Wellensittich 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.