The list could go on. Further, some birds have been abused or developed behavioral problems and need owners who know how to deal with such problems. Each bird should be matched with a compatible new owner. Second, adopting a bird involves a commitment by the owner of many years, when you consider that unlike dogs and cats, birds have long lives. People wouldn't like being shipped from home to home and neither does a bird.
Every living being deserves consistency and security.
We want to be sure that the new owner understands the needs and responsibility of owning a bird, has sufficient time, space and funds to care for and provide a happy home and has a family situation that will ensure the bird is wanted in the future. Also PFC has an obligation to the donor to see that the bird is placed in the best situation possible. I can't keep him anymore. In most cases the cages and birds were immaculate and came with accessories. Many of these people really loved their birds, but circumstances had forced them to part.