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tfw

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New member here. We have been researching for months on a parrot. We finally narrowed our choice to a Blue & Gold Macaw. We just ordered a cage this week, and found 2 potential breeders that we like and feel are trustworthy and responsible after visiting one that ended up giving me bad vibes.

We will meet the new baby macaw this Thursday to see if we are a good match, then taking it home sometime in a couple of weeks after it's weaned.

The whole family is quite excited, as this is our first bird. Research and preparation rules the roost here, but I think it's now time to get better answers to questions here. Cheers!
 

slicksimon4

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Congrats and good luck. Lots of useful information and helpful people on here. Welcome to the forum
 

clark_conure

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A crossover Quaker Scuti (F), A Sun conure named AC, A Cinnamon Green Cheek conure Kent, and 6 budgies, Scuti Jr. (f), yellow (m), clark Jr. (m), Dot (f), Zebra(f), Machine (m).

Scott

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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.
Welcome, Blue and Gold Macaws are wonderful companions! I'd highly, highly, recommend reading the "sticky" threads and others in the Macaw Forum: Macaws - Parrot Forum - Parrot Owner's Community

A truism is to allow the bird a choice in the decision; folks who are "chosen" by their new companion often have a closer and faster bond.
 

tytbody

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New member here. We have been researching for months on a parrot. We finally narrowed our choice to a Blue & Gold Macaw. We just ordered a cage this week, and found 2 potential breeders that we like and feel are trustworthy and responsible after visiting one that ended up giving me bad vibes.

We will meet the new baby macaw this Thursday to see if we are a good match, then taking it home sometime in a couple of weeks after it's weaned.

The whole family is quite excited, as this is our first bird. Research and preparation rules the roost here, but I think it's now time to get better answers to questions here. Cheers!

Happy dance, Happy Dance...as she twirls in circles of joy:blue1:
 
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tfw

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Thanks all! I'm well underway asking questions and browsing all the articles :)
 

ChristaNL

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Sunny a female B&G macaw;
Japie (m) & Appie (f), both are congo african grey;
All are rescues- had to leave their previous homes for 'reasons', are still in contact with them :)
Question (and welcome) is this going to be your first bird ever?
 
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tfw

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Question (and welcome) is this going to be your first bird ever?

First big bird, yes. My Grandpa owned a myna bird when i was little, and Ive owned budgies and a cockatiel but i was in my teens. I have wanted a macaw since I was little and have finally felt 100% ready to embrace the challenge.
 

ChristaNL

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Sunny a female B&G macaw;
Japie (m) & Appie (f), both are congo african grey;
All are rescues- had to leave their previous homes for 'reasons', are still in contact with them :)
Nice going then, I hope your macaw is going to be everything you wanted and then some!


(mine drew blood -again- today, so I am contemplating an nice exotic chickensoup made with broth-d'-macaw ;) just kidding of course, I am a lousy cook)
 
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Omg that's hilarious. Don't forget to season!

Too soon? ��
 

ChristaNL

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Sunny a female B&G macaw;
Japie (m) & Appie (f), both are congo african grey;
All are rescues- had to leave their previous homes for 'reasons', are still in contact with them :)
Not at all :) I have a wonderfull misplaced sense of humor, and it loves company!
 

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