Mar 032008
When Teemu arrived from his loving home he was showing the effects of unspecified environmental toxins. Parrots have an extremely efficient respiratory system and are susceptible to tiny amounts of chemicals in the air that would not bother humans. For example, many pet birds have been killed by the fumes from over-heated teflon cookware accidentally left on the stove too long.
In Teemu’s case new flooring added to his home began affecting him severely. His owners regretfully had to find a new home for him and that’s how he came to live at the World Parrot Refuge. As you can see from these photos, he is rapidly recovering. Wendy calls him, “A delightful bird.”
