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Bird_nerd07

New member
Feb 24, 2017
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North Carolina
Parrots
Harley-Blue and Gold macaw
Hi everyone
I just got my first blue and gold macaw recently and decided to join this forum to talk to and learn from others. He's my first pet bird but I have handled and cared for a wide range of species in a medical, rehabilitation, and education setting.
The family I got my macaw from had a serious illness in the family and he had not been handled for quite some time (3 years) prior to me giving him a home. We are getting used to one another and I am able to hold him and he just started to allow me rub his head. We are taking it one day at a time but I am very pleased with how our relationship is progressing. I guess that's it for now I look forward to being a part if this community.
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GaleriaGila

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Parrot of the Month 🏆
May 14, 2016
15,059
8,781
Cleveland area
Parrots
The Rickeybird, 38-year-old Patagonian Conure
Welcome. Glad you found us!

You'll be a great addition. I like you already. :)
 

itzjbean

Well-known member
Jan 27, 2017
2,572
Media
4
119
Iowa, USA
Parrots
2 cockatiels
Hello and welcome!! Glad you joined, there's so much great information here and lots of members here own macaws!
 

Kentuckienne

Supporting Vendor
Oct 9, 2016
2,742
1,631
Middle of nowhere (kentuckianna)
Parrots
Roommates include Gus, Blue and gold macaw rescue and Coco, secondhand amazon
Welcome! Go read all of Birdman666's posts right now! When we first got Gus, a rescue blue and gold, he was all sweetie. Let both of us pick him up, scratch him all over, just a big darling. But there is really such a thing as parrot honeymoon, where they are on their best behavior in new situations, and we didn't do enough to take advantage of that period. Now he's already picked up some bad habits that need correcting - lunging and biting me, guarding the top of his cage, throwing up constantly for his beloved (not me). I would have worked more to reinforce stepping up, especially. Good luck with the new baby and keep us posted on your progress, please!
 

Scott

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Aug 21, 2010
32,673
9,792
San Diego, California USA, Earth, Milky Way Galaxy
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Goffins: Gabby, Abby, Squeaky, Peanut, Popcorn / Citron: Alice / Eclectus: Angel /Timneh Grey: ET / Blue Fronted Amazon: Gonzo /

RIP Gandalf and Big Bird, you are missed.

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