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evdav12

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Catalina macaw-Kali
Hi, my name is Everette. I joined this forum to gather more information. I will soon be bringing home a Catalina macaw. He will be my first bird and I am extremely excited as I have spent the past 3 years educating myself. I volunteer at two parrot sanctuaries to gather hands on experience as well as obsessively read about them.
I am both excited and terrified about adopting a macaw. I want him to have everything and be spoiled! I have purchased his cage, built a few dozen toys, and a playstand. I also intend to convert one of my guest rooms into his room..
I would love to hear others advice for a first time parrot owner and any money saving suggestions! :blue1:
 

lotosha

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Hello, nice to have you here. That's gonna be the most spoiled parrot in the world:)
Do you bring a youngster or do you adopt an adult parrot?
 

MikeyTN

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The best way for you to really save is by making the toys on your own. Macaws can chew through wood toys like no tomorrow so they'll be going through a lot of wood. Can't wait to see your Catalina, they're beautiful!!!! Congrats!!!
 
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evdav12

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Catalina macaw-Kali
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Hello, nice to have you here. That's gonna be the most spoiled parrot in the world:)
Do you bring a youngster or do you adopt an adult parrot?

I am getting a youngster from a breeder. I put the deposit down already and she just had two Catalinas hatch. She has been a wonderful breeder and even sent pics of them hatching! I haven't chosen which one I'm going to be getting yet. I have waited so long for this macaw and it's gonna be hard to wait until May or June to bring the baby home, after weaning is complete. I am lucky enough to have a great breeder that lives close by that I can visit:D
 

Anansi

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Hello, Everette, and welcome to the forum! Looking forward to pics of your baby macaw.
 

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Hello and welcome! Can't wait to see pictures of your new baby!!
 

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