Wow. Operating an aviary of that size at 85; that's amazing. I want to know how someone stole 100 birds? Seems like a lot to keep quiet and a lot to hide. Or was it maybe a wacko who just freed them
I'm not in the area, nor do I know this lady. From what I've read, the thinking is that whomever did it knew her layout and knew her schedule. These were not suitable as pets, but birds rescued from bad home situations, some of whom were described as being downright nasty. The truly sad part is that a lot of bonded pairs were broken up when one mate was taken and the other left behind.
Dan
Most parrot rescues for unwanted pet birds deliberately try to keep their locations a secret. When some of those bird species can retail for several thousands of dollars, there is a strong incentive for criminals to get there hands on these animals. Hopefully it wasn't some nut that released them into the wild. They will be cat or hawk food in less than a week, providing they don't starve becassue they don't no how to forage.