Blue and Gold needs a new home

Elsha

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It is with a heavy heart that I have made the decision to re-home my Blue and Gold, Buddy.

Buddy was originally my father in-law's for approximately 10-15 years, until this past December when he went into the hospital and passed away shortly after. I have been taking care of him since, as he's bonded to me, and is either indifferent or hostile to all other members of the family. Although I've grown very fond of him, and love the little guy, I'm not available nearly enough to be his sole caregiver. It's simply not fair to him.

That said, as I've become a bird mama with no prep or notice, I'm even more in the dark about how to go about finding a loving home for Buddy. I'm hoping the bird lovers on this forum can help with that.

We are located in the GTA, Ontario, Canada. Buddy is a male 10 to 20 (most likely closer to 20) Blue and Gold Macaw. Sadly we don't know much more than that for sure.

What I've learned from being his mama over the last 7 months is he is the standard toddler... :54:

He loves attention when he wants it, and will let you know when he wants to be left alone. His wings are not clipped, but I'm fairly sure he does not know how to fly; at least he has never attempted, and does the occasional nose dive rather than gliding to the ground. I have taken him into the backyard, and he wanders around, generally following me wherever I go. He also has no problem being held under the shower when it's bath time. Late in the evening, he loves to sit on your lap and have his lower back rubbed.

He needs A LOT of training...that sadly I didn't know how to give. For the most part my late father in-law ignored him while watching tv or playing video games. Buddy was mostly left to entertain himself on top of his cage. He was wary of all visitors and would generally scream if someone came near his cage. His cage was not cleaned for a VERY long time. When I took over his care, began feeding him, cleaning his cage, leaving little fresh treats in his food dish, and just sitting with him, he became much more friendly and happy. That said, he either does not understand, or chooses not to acknowledge basic commands like "step up". He does grumble and mumble a few recognizable words like "Buddy Bird".

I'm looking to find him a stable home, with someone who not only has, but is willing and wants to put the time into caring and training Buddy for the long haul. The little guy deserves that.

I sincerely hope someone here can help guide me to the best place/person.

Thanks for reading,
Amber
 

HisAngel

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Rosa (9) the wonderful U2 -gotcha day Mar 2, 2014
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Hi Amber,

I'm also in the GTA and would be happy to help you via some of my own contacts. If Buddy is still needing a new home let me know and we can get emails going! :)

Amanda
 

vulpes

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would you be interested in shipping? i have been looking for a new feathered friend for sometime now but im looking for one i can bond with since i work at home.
 
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Dinosrawr

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Avery, a GCC born on March 5th, 2013 & Shiko, a blue IRN born on February 25th, 2014
Have you looked into the parrot rescues near you? Many of them are great at finding potential homes, or at least assisting you in the process of finding a loving home. Most rescues also don't recommend shipping the bird because you don't have the ability to do a home visit and see the living conditions the new owner would provide.

I would shoot some of them an e-mail and maybe get their suggestions on how to best go about finding an excellent loving home for Buddy. I can't imagine it will be too difficult considering that he sounds very well loved.
 

bevweinreich

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military macaw.
im looking for a macaw for company for our recent rescue macaw!! would you consider us as a forever home for him??? and if so wear are you located and lets talk so we can get him a home with our big baby!! hes have lots and lots of attchen with all of us here and my kids already know ours bits they only give treats and talk to ours cuz he was never handeled ever!! and that fine. ours gets let out and wounders the house as he pleases!!! do come up to visit ppl but its on his terms only!! lol but we love her or him were unsure what wev got other then a military macaw. was told he was a he but a aviary i talked too seemed to think he is a she!! which is fine as well too
 

Birdman666

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Presently have six Greenwing Macaw (17 yo), Red Fronted Macaw (12 yo), Red Lored Amazon (17 y.o.), Lilac Crowned Amazon (about 43 y.o.) and a Congo African Grey (11 y.o.)
Panama Amazon (1 Y.O.)
im looking for a macaw for company for our recent rescue macaw!! Would you consider us as a forever home for him??? And if so wear are you located and lets talk so we can get him a home with our big baby!! Hes have lots and lots of attchen with all of us here and my kids already know ours bits they only give treats and talk to ours cuz he was never handeled ever!! And that fine. Ours gets let out and wounders the house as he pleases!!! Do come up to visit ppl but its on his terms only!! Lol but we love her or him were unsure what wev got other then a military macaw. Was told he was a he but a aviary i talked too seemed to think he is a she!! Which is fine as well too

This bird is in Canada! That would require going through US quarantine procedures... I wouldn't subject a bird to that if i didn't absolutely have to!
 

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