Zazoothehahns
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- Apr 5, 2013
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Hello from eastern Pennsylvania. I am new here and hoping to have a well versed forum to come to with all of my birdie questions. We are getting a hahns macaw in July. It is a new addition for the entire family, but it is actually for my daughter's 16th bday. Any pet in our home, regardless if it is a "gift" or not, is part of the entire family. I have not had house birds since I was a kid....finches, a couple of parakeets and a set of love birds.
We are complete animal lovers. We have two very furry horses (gypsy vanners for any horse savvy people out there) two miniature horses,and a handful of other critters.
I have done a ton of research before placing a deposit on the hahns macaw. It will be joining us when it is five months old. My daughter liked the conures, but after researching, I felt that the hahns formed a stronger bond with its human counter parts, was equally amusing and interactive, and while it was by no means the deciding factor, it seemed to have a much higher ability to mimic. I know they can be nippy, which seems to be the biggest complaint of owners.
I find it very odd that I have no fear of working/disciplining a 1000 pound horse, will trust my life with this animal when riding at a full gallop, but am cautiously proceeding, and am almost a little apprehensive with the purchase of a 5oz bird! I know it is just fear of the unexpected and unknown, we will handle situations as they arise and as we gain knowledge and experience, we will gain more confidence. I guess it is important to proceed with a healthy respect rather than rush into a situation.
I am sure I will have tons of questions as they arise and am hoping you all will be patient with my inquiries. We have a cage already purchased, a well sanitized and disenfected second hand hybrid cage by cages by design in pristine condition that we put in our family room. I know it is not a favorite for all, but I feel the size 48"x48"x24", with 1/2" Stainless steel sides and top, will make up for the solid front and back. Hanging toys will be added too. We have an avian vet lined up, a shop I can purchase the reccomended dry food from, will be adding fresh foods too, I will be getting a smaller sleep cage that can be placed in a quieter place in the evening.
We are excited to welcome this addition to the family, and I am sure I will have lots of questions in the future. My daughter doesn't know she's getting a hahns macaw, but regardless of what she gets, she said she is naming it Zazoo. Hense my user name Zazoo the hahns.
Carolyn R
We are complete animal lovers. We have two very furry horses (gypsy vanners for any horse savvy people out there) two miniature horses,and a handful of other critters.
I have done a ton of research before placing a deposit on the hahns macaw. It will be joining us when it is five months old. My daughter liked the conures, but after researching, I felt that the hahns formed a stronger bond with its human counter parts, was equally amusing and interactive, and while it was by no means the deciding factor, it seemed to have a much higher ability to mimic. I know they can be nippy, which seems to be the biggest complaint of owners.
I find it very odd that I have no fear of working/disciplining a 1000 pound horse, will trust my life with this animal when riding at a full gallop, but am cautiously proceeding, and am almost a little apprehensive with the purchase of a 5oz bird! I know it is just fear of the unexpected and unknown, we will handle situations as they arise and as we gain knowledge and experience, we will gain more confidence. I guess it is important to proceed with a healthy respect rather than rush into a situation.
I am sure I will have tons of questions as they arise and am hoping you all will be patient with my inquiries. We have a cage already purchased, a well sanitized and disenfected second hand hybrid cage by cages by design in pristine condition that we put in our family room. I know it is not a favorite for all, but I feel the size 48"x48"x24", with 1/2" Stainless steel sides and top, will make up for the solid front and back. Hanging toys will be added too. We have an avian vet lined up, a shop I can purchase the reccomended dry food from, will be adding fresh foods too, I will be getting a smaller sleep cage that can be placed in a quieter place in the evening.
We are excited to welcome this addition to the family, and I am sure I will have lots of questions in the future. My daughter doesn't know she's getting a hahns macaw, but regardless of what she gets, she said she is naming it Zazoo. Hense my user name Zazoo the hahns.
Carolyn R
They are great feisty little companions! That said, I don't think you can go wrong with a hahns, either! I've heard that the mini-macaws are very "conure like" anyway, so I think she'll still be quite happy with your decision!!!
