![]() ![]() Two of the most recent additions to Mrs Phillips’ Morndyke Parrot Sanctuary flock have been conure Minnie and senegal Sparky that had lived in separate cages next to each other for 20 years before their owner died. It’s like having a permanent toddler for 80 years in some cases, but 80 per cent of parrots are rehomed within the first two years of their life because people have no concept about what they’re taking on.” ![]() She said: “Some of my birds have the intelligence of a six-year-old child, but the emotional intelligence of a two-year-old. Mrs Phillips said while parrots need specialist care and a diet including fresh fruit and vegetables, many of the birds are bought on impulse with little knowledge about their natural needs for flying space or to live in large friendship groups. Groups such as North Yorkshire Parrot Rescue say parrots are in crisis after the 2007 EU Commission ban on importing wild birds into Europe sparked a domestic breeding boom, resulting in a large number of unwanted parrots, which can live up to 80 years old. READ MORE: Idiot on a speedboat drives at scared pod of dolphins in Scarborough leaving horrified witnesses 'distressed' Mrs Phillips, who runs a farm and glamping site at Busby Stoop near Thirsk with her husband, Alan, said she had been inspired to build the 313.54sq m aviary after being horrified by the conditions and treatment many of the intelligent birds with complex social needs face. A plan to create one of the country’s biggest private aviaries, dedicated to providing a forever home for neglected, unwanted and abused parrots, has been approved.įormer primary school teacher Tricia Phillips has been granted consent by Hambleton District Council to build a sanctuary for her expanding flock of 40 conures, cockatiels, kakariki, senegals, rosellas, Hahns macaws and African greys that rescue centres have been unable to rehome. ![]()
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