<![CDATA[Parrot Forum - Parrot Owner's Community - Macaws]]> http://www.parrotforums.com/ en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:36:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.parrotforums.com/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Parrot Forum - Parrot Owner's Community - Macaws]]> http://www.parrotforums.com/ Favorite fruits and veggies http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5928-favorite-fruits-veggies.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:32:08 GMT Like the title says, what's your macaw's favorite? ]]> Macaws triordan http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5928-favorite-fruits-veggies.html <![CDATA[Go'in to the beach]]> http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5878-goin-beach.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:04:58 GMT Im taking my severe Pepper to the beach to show her the ocean. We already have harness training down cold but I was looking for any other lessons learned from anyone else who may have tried this. Im taking my severe Pepper to the beach to show her the ocean. We already have harness training down cold but I was looking for any other lessons learned from anyone else who may have tried this. ]]> Macaws BlueToast http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5878-goin-beach.html Blue and Gold Macaw missing http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5844-blue-gold-macaw-missing.html Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:00:42 GMT Our Blue and Gold macaw was let out of our house by a visitor. We live right behind the Mentor (Ohio) Marsh. She was seen flying over the marsh going South-East. Please if you have seen her let me know ASAP! Our Blue and Gold macaw was let out of our house by a visitor.
We live right behind the Mentor (Ohio) Marsh. She was seen flying over the marsh going South-East.
Please if you have seen her let me know ASAP! ]]> Macaws LittleFoxx http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5844-blue-gold-macaw-missing.html Toxic or not? http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5842-toxic-not.html Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:17:16 GMT I am trying to build a playstand/gym for my mcaw and i have been reading articles that have what is safe wood and whats not.The problem im having is one says Birch is toxic and some say just take bark off?The wood i have is Birch and russian olive.I cant even find Russian olive on any list.Can... I am trying to build a playstand/gym for my mcaw and i have been reading articles that have what is safe wood and whats not.The problem im having is one says Birch is toxic and some say just take bark off?The wood i have is Birch and russian olive.I cant even find Russian olive on any list.Can anyone help me to find out if these are safe?....thanks...kevin ]]> Macaws kev_7680 http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5842-toxic-not.html What made you chose to buy a macaw? http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5804-what-made-you-chose-buy-macaw.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:48:52 GMT I don't know if it's different in the US but here macaws seem to go for about $6,000. What made you all choose such an expensive pet? ]]> Macaws Quantumcat http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5804-what-made-you-chose-buy-macaw.html <![CDATA[3 month old Harley's.... a few issues]]> http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5787-3-month-old-harleys-few-issues.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:41:14 GMT Hi everyone
I came across this forum today, so glad this is here for the bird community, love it!
I have 3 older birds (B&G, Greenwing, M2) and two 3 month old Harlequins, Coyote and Zoey.
From the get go I held them, talked to them, kissed them, and have touched their feet, beaks, head, laid them on their backs, touched their wings, and filed their nails. My teens hold them, and we have let the neighbors socilaize with them too.
We started having flying issues with Coyote, so I did a minimal wing trim. They wouldnt stay in their nursery box so we put them in a smaller cage, with low perches, but very quickly they mastered perching, hanging upside down, and speed climbing. The know the word "UP" and go onto our hands with no problems, and we are working on "DOWN" too.
the don't like formula much anymore, they spit it out and run away from us, so we give them bananas, mashed mango, peach, pear, weaning pellets, oatmeal, and this is going well. they seem to eat now when they want, and prefer in their cage over eating on the floor with our help.
I bought them a double cage, and they love it. their jungle gym as we call it.
We have moved them into the kitchen, with the other birds, where before, they were in the den around the corner (heatlamp set-up, etc)
Coyote has been going after my B&G for a week now. He flies off his manzanita tree, the couch, or runs on the floor to her cage, climbs up and begins to beak her and show dominance. He has tried this with the Greenwing as well.
I am wondering if cage location is the issue, but even on the stand he goes after them.
So I am thinking of doing a full wing trim (we did just a little snipping so he could fly from floor to couch, etc) but that still doesnt keep the other birds safe.
Zoey is kinda like this with the dogs, but she is getting better.
What do I do?
Andrea:red1: ]]> Macaws loveofwings http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5787-3-month-old-harleys-few-issues.html <![CDATA[Rehomed B&G -- Advice]]> http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5761-rehomed-b-g-advice.html Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:01:15 GMT Hello,

I rehomed a 12 y/o B&G (the guy thought she was about 12 but didn't know for sure) about a week ago. I was originally looking to upgrade my U2's cade, but saw Lucky for sale. Her past is not know to me. The person I bought her from was keeping her in his garage and he was afraid to interact with her. He said he was selling her for a friend.

Anyway, I felt bad for the bird. She was scared, but not aggressive. She allowed me to pet her and she stepped up on my arm, but she wasn't affectionate like my U2. She will bluster sometimes to see if I'm afraid of her beak (which I am but I don't let on), but she hasn't bitten. Just grabbed my finger with her beak a few times. I've been taking it slow with her and she is now fairly friendly and allows me to scratch her neck and put her in on the shower perch (which she loves).

That's with me...

With my wife and kids, she is less friendly. She hasn't bitten, but she has nipped at my wife and son, although they can feed her if I'm out of the room. I have a feeling she is sensing their fear and this is causing fear and stress in her. Neither of them (wife/son) have worked up enough courage to ask her to step up or pet her. In the interest of avoiding a painful bite, I told them this was wise and that we should give her a few weeks to adjust.

So, my question: is there a better way to get the bird used to my family?

Finally, other than her interaction with the family, she is an easy macaw to be around. No screaming. No plucking or overpreening. She has a 7 word vocabulary that I've heard so far. She was throwing her food and water dishes out, but I just replaced them with fixed bowls...no more issue there!

If anyone has any pointers, I'd be happy to read them!

Andrew

9 y/o Umbrella Cockatoo (Samantha):white1:
12 y/o B&G Macaw (Lucky):blue1: ]]> Macaws AndrewH http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5761-rehomed-b-g-advice.html My kids http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5706-my-kids.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:15:48 GMT Today is the second day I got away from the hospital. I can tell that I missed my parrots so bad when I was there. Today, I played and talked to them one by one. But I have to follow the sequence: 1. mini-macaws 2. senegal parrot 3. rainbow lories LOL Today is the second day I got away from the hospital.
I can tell that I missed my parrots so bad when I was there.
Today, I played and talked to them one by one.
But I have to follow the sequence:
1. mini-macaws
2. senegal parrot
3. rainbow lories

LOL

If not, they will get jealous...

:green2: ]]> Macaws leomacaw http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5706-my-kids.html Leg Band 2!!!!!!! http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5692-leg-band-2-a.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:08:32 GMT Well after researching and speaking to others, my wife and i finally found the breeder for Max. well not only finding her we got a response from her via email. we found out that he was born the day before my birthday 6-27-00. then poor max made the journey from florida to mass. to a pet shop. and... Well after researching and speaking to others, my wife and i finally found the breeder for Max. well not only finding her we got a response from her via email. we found out that he was born the day before my birthday 6-27-00. then poor max made the journey from florida to mass. to a pet shop. and then eventually the journey to our hearts. My wife was so excited when she came home that was the first words out of her mouth "she emailed me back she emailed me back". just wanted to say thanks because of the wonderful birdlovers like myself on here i found what i was looking for

:green2:militarymax:green2: ]]> Macaws militarymax http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5692-leg-band-2-a.html What Happened to the Lutino Macaws? http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5678-what-happened-lutino-macaws.html Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:13:48 GMT Several years ago pictures surfaced of several albino-like macaw chicks that appeared in a clutch of B&Gs. AFA magazine ran a story on them and they were rumored to be in Austin Texas. I never heard any more about them; if rebreeding the same pair produced any more, if the birds were fertile and produced themselves or what? The pictures below show the almost pre-historic monster like chicks that grew into beautiful specimens that are somewhat yellow looking from the blood inside the feathers. Surely you could retire on what they were worth. Does anyone know any more what happened to them? Double-click on the pictures to enlarge them.
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]]> Macaws Alwese http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5678-what-happened-lutino-macaws.html <![CDATA[Trying to pick out a Play Gym for my Blue & Gold,need some help]]> http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5676-trying-pick-out-play-gym-my-blue-gold-need-some-help.html Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:46:06 GMT Hey guys ! Hope all is well. I have my 3 month old Blue & Gold :blue: for a little over a week now. He is smart,very attentive and cuddly :) I would like to say thanks again for all the great help from everyone on this site. So I've been looking for a play gym for about a week now. Its pretty hard and there is so many to choose from . I did find one that I like, and I was wondering what do you guys think about it -? Any help would be great :D

Parrot Tower Premier Macaw Java Perch Bird Stand GREEN - eBay (item 200411994369 end time Aug-26-10 10:08:52 PDT) ]]> Macaws DAROCK http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5676-trying-pick-out-play-gym-my-blue-gold-need-some-help.html The Rarest of the Macaws http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5651-rarest-macaws.html Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:56:44 GMT Have any of you seen the Spix Macaw? Since 2000 they are no longer found in the wild. They are mostlly in captive breedig programs now. What a shame as they are so beautiful. http://10000birds.com/spixs-macaw-the-worlds-rarest-parrot.htm Image:... Have any of you seen the Spix Macaw? Since 2000 they are no longer found in the wild. They are mostlly in captive breedig programs now. What a shame as they are so beautiful.

http://10000birds.com/spixs-macaw-th...est-parrot.htm

]]> Macaws Spiritbird http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5651-rarest-macaws.html <![CDATA[Problem with my 3 month old Blue & Gold Macaw. Doesn't want to go back into the cage]]> http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5622-problem-my-3-month-old-blue-gold-macaw-doesnt-want-go-back-into-cage.html Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:55:19 GMT Hey guys ! Hope all is well :) Before I start, I would like to say thanks to everyone who help me out with my new B&G especially being a newbie. So regarding the problem. I usually let him out for about 2-3 hours. When I let him out, he goes straight to the top and hangs out. He lets me scratch his beak,rub his belly and neck, and clean his feathers, no "Stepping Up" or other activities. I haven't bought a Play Stand, I'm looking around. So when I'm ready to put him back into the cage, he either climbs to the back of the cage where I can't reach him or when I try to grab him from underneath, he locks onto the cage. The first night, I tricked him with the syringe, because he thought I was feeding him,second night, it didn't work and I tried a small perch, he grabbed on, and put him in the cage. The third night, the perch didn't work, so I called Marc from Parrots of the World in LI,NY and he said to cover him in a towel and that didn't work,because he still managed to get away from me. Last night I tried for an hour, and I needed help from my brother, we tricked him with the towel,syringe and perch all together and it barely work. So I'm not sure what to do tonight ? He sure is being a pain in the butt :D
Any ideas guys -? Thanks ! ]]> Macaws DAROCK http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5622-problem-my-3-month-old-blue-gold-macaw-doesnt-want-go-back-into-cage.html Looking for more family http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5599-looking-more-family.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:41:13 GMT Hi I posted that i was looking for a friend for my macaw(max). The more i thought, I realized most people here are bird lovers as well as I. So what Im asking is if anyone knows of any bird stores or someone who doesnt have the time to spend with their bird around the carolinas i want to expand my... Hi I posted that i was looking for a friend for my macaw(max). The more i thought, I realized most people here are bird lovers as well as I. So what Im asking is if anyone knows of any bird stores or someone who doesnt have the time to spend with their bird around the carolinas i want to expand my bird family. hope someone can give me some info, I check the forum daily

excited for replies
:green2:militarymax:green2: ]]> Macaws militarymax http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5599-looking-more-family.html would my grey get on with a macaw? http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5596-would-my-grey-get-macaw.html Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:43:06 GMT Hi all, I have an african grey, and was contemplating getting a blue and gold macaw. They would have separate cages, but i was wondering are there any issues i should be considering before bringing the macaw in? would they get on together? are there any health issues? If anyone has feedback... Hi all,

I have an african grey, and was contemplating getting a blue and gold macaw. They would have separate cages, but i was wondering are there any issues i should be considering before bringing the macaw in? would they get on together? are there any health issues?

If anyone has feedback / experience / advise on homing both an african grey and a blue n gold macaw, i would really appreciate your feedback and tips.

many thanks
Pepe. ]]> Macaws Pepe-the-parrot http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/5596-would-my-grey-get-macaw.html