Critter Details

See Pretzel’s HomepageGo to our official websiteYou can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Hatch Date: 2000   Pretzel is a 24-year-old male Goffin Cockatoo who has lived with one family all of his life. Pretzel loves to steal your food, dance and sing, and is a sucker for head scratches. Pretzel has always lived with dogs and other people and prefers to hang out on a shoulder over anywhere else – he will be sure to loudly tell you when he wants out of his cage or is ready for a treat.     The past few years have been a little rough for Pretzel. Pretzel’s mom moved into a new home with her new husband, and Pretzel was not a fan of the new living arrangements or the relationship. On top of that, Pretzel has been diagnosed with atherosclerosis, which he now takes medications for – he lost two toes as a result before the diagnosis and before proper medication. He started feather plucking, and can get aggressive when he feels his favorite person is under threat.    Pretzel had previously been on a seed and nut diet, but now he is eating primarily Zupreem pellets. His mom has been working to incorporate veggies and fruits into his diet. So far, Pretzel isn’t a fan of these. He will eat eggs, oatmeal, peanut butter, chickpea pasta, quinoa, and chicken.   Pretzel is not flighted. The family’s vet recommended they keep his flight feathers clipped due to his aggressive behaviors.   Pretzel loves things he can shred, like wooden blocks and paper bags, and plates. While Pretzel had always been a relatively social bird, the changes in behavior that came with the move to the new house have caused a limit to social interactions, which is not helping Pretzel’s overall health.    Pretzel needs a patient family that can spend quality time with him.  Pretzel is part of our Help with Rehoming program and is still with his original owner in Randolph, NJ.  He will only be adopted into a forever home within driving distance. We will NOT ship our birds. Three visits are required to adopt Pretzel.   For the Love of Birds is a group of dedicated foster homes throughout NJ and Eastern PA –  We do not have a central location. We only allow approved applicants to make visits.  If interested in adopting Pretzel, please visit our website ftlob.rescuegroups.orgPlease read our adoption policies & procedures and complete an adoption application.