[racheletc]

One of our neighbors (because we have birds and other rescued animals) dropped off 2 parrots with us. He said they had been his grandmothers for 20+ years (although I have no idea if this is true). I believe they are a green conure (not 100% sure, will post a pic in a sec) and a amazona aestiva (100% sure on that due to the turquoise color patches - will post pic). The conure was in cage suitable for maybe finches - I have it in a temporary cage that we have, but it's no good as a permanent cage. The cage the amazon is in was likely bought in the 70s (from the style) and has not been cleaned in at least 5 years. They are full flight and not hand trained. The amazon is in a state of what I would call in humans catatonia (after the cage cleaning). The conure attacks you every time you approach it.

Their cages had no toys and no swings, only 2 wooden perches, food and water.

We cleaned the cage the amazon was in and put it back in it wit some better perches, it was an enormous task as the amazon is not well mentally and cannot be handled. I felt bad about the trauma, but the cage was filthy beyond belief and I don't have a suitable spare cage. I believe it is a wild caught bird (originally).

The seed in their cages was clearly for wild birds and consisted of sunflower seeds and cracked corn.

I do not know if we can handle the rehabilitation of these parrots.

The first question I have is can I throw out the seed they are eating and at last give them better seed?

Right now, as we have 2 parrots, I have them on the patio (it's a well sheltered patio), but they are looking in the window of our living room. Is this okay? I do not want to bring them in as they pose a potential danger to our birds (I'm in the south bay of LA, so the are fine for the weather).

I put toys in their cages, is that okay? The conure seems okay-ish but I am very concerned about the amazon.

We could not refuse to take them as they were clearly in dire straits. If you saw how they were living, it would break your heart.

Also, does anyone know someone in the LA area to contact to help?

Thanks much.