{"product_id":"hei-hei-the-quaker-parrot","title":"Hei Hei the Quaker Parrot Sponsorship","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW168755506 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW205432363 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13762023 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eHei \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eHei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e- Quaker Parrot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW67899813 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eDOB\/Hatch Date: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eunknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW67899813 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eDate Surrendered:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e May 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW67899813 BCX0\" data-fontsize=\"11\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e, 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW67899813 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eRescue Story:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW67899813 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eOn May 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW67899813 BCX0\" data-fontsize=\"11\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e, 2020, we were tagged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e a post on Facebook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eA bird was found weak on the sidewalk in Houston with an injured toe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eWe were in contact with the rescuer shortly after because they had seen us on the news months before with the parakeet rescue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eTurns out it was a Quaker Parrot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eWe love Quakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eOn May 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW67899813 BCX0\" data-fontsize=\"11\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e we were able to drive for an hour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eto go\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e pick him up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eUpon the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003einitial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e exam he was thin and tired but friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eWe knew this had to have been someone’s pet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eWe brought him back to the sanctuary to get him warmed up and to have a proper diet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eHe was posted through several social media outlets, but the owner was never found\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eIt was then decided to offer him permanent placement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW67899813 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eHei \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eHei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e is not like other Quakers.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eWhile he is goofy, and likes human interactions, he’s not very smart and is scared of new toys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e  (He received his name because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003ehe’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003ekind of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003elike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003ethe chicken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e on Moana.)  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eWe’ve found very few toys that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003ehe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e will actually play with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e  This is highly unusual for these normally outgoing, brave, and adventurous birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eHe does talk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eHe says “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eGoodmorning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e” (it sounds like Kermit the frog from New York when he says it) and “What are you doing?!!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003ewith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e a lot of enthusiasm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eHis favorite, though, is “Let me out!” so he can be let out to climb up on top of his cage and supervise everyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW67899813 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eQuaker Parrots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e, AKA Monk Parakeet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e are native to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eSouth America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003ebut have feral \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003epopulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e in the US and Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e due to the pet trade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eThey are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eillegal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e to house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e and sell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e in many states because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003ethey are very \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003ehardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e and can survive even New York and Chicago winters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eThey build stick nests \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eand live in large colonies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eThe nest often \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003ehas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e separate entrances for each pair of breedi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eng birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eThese nests can become quite large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e, and when built on power poles\/power lines they can cause power outages and transformer explosions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eThese birds are mostly green with gray on their face down onto their chest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eBreeding in captivity has given way to other color morphs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eQuaker Parrots will li\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003ev\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003ee 20-30 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW67899813 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eAt BEARS Etc. Hei \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eHei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e now has his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003ePEACE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eof the Wild, living near his friend Olive (in hopes of them being introduced to live together), getting to do what Quakers want to do\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eHei \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eHei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e does not currently have a sponsor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eHis sponsorship is $25\/month\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eSponsorships include monthly emails, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003ewith picture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003evideo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e, and an annual gift from Hei \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eHei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eThis sponsorship helps us \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003eprovide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e the best veterinary care, the best diets, and, of course, their favorite enrichment and toys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67899813 BCX0\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BEARS Etc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46993567809785,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/6571\/2377\/files\/BE189310-764D-4292-907C-971EB875D547.jpg?v=1762199031","url":"https:\/\/bearsetc.myshopify.com\/products\/hei-hei-the-quaker-parrot","provider":"BEARS Etc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}