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Wellensittiche

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Origin: Australia Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years Activity time: diurnal Infobrief on husbandry in the download: TVT Wellensittiche Wellensittiche are actually regularly breeding in our enclosures at the small animal house. The lively boys cannot be kept alone, as they would suffer greatly from loneliness. At least two birds that get along well must find a new home together. Of course, several animals feel very comfortable together in a large enclosure as well – this comes closest to the social life of the parrot species. We do not place Wellensittiche in individual housing and prefer housing in an enclosure. Currently, in our animal shelter: three males and two females.

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Herkunft: AustralienLebenserwartung: 12 - 14 JahreAktivitätszeit: tagaktiv Infoblatt zur Haltung im Download:TVT Wellensittiche Wellensittiche bevölkern eigentlich regelmäßig unsere Voliere im Kleintierhaus. Die munteren Kerlchen dürfen nicht allein gehalten werden, da sie unter der Einsamkeit sehr leiden würden. Mindestens zwei Vögel, die sich gut verstehen, müssen gemeinsam ein neues Heim finden. Natürlich fühlen sich auch mehrere Tiere gemeinsam in einer großen Voliere sehr wohl - das kommt dem artgemäßen Leben der geselligen Sittiche am nächsten. Wir vermitteln keine Wellensittiche in Einzelhaltung und bevorzugen die Haltung in einer Voliere. Zurzeit lebt in unserem Tierheim ein Männchen.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Münster
Shelter
Tierheim Münster
Living with Wellensittiche
  • ✕Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierheim Münster · MünsterLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

About Wellensittiche

What life with Wellensittiche looks like

Wellensittiche is a large adult mixed breed bird waiting at Tierheim Münster in Münster.

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.

Münster, Germany — browse more birds in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Wellensittiche, answered.

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