Hi from Brisbane, Australia

Klaery

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Hey guys,
Been doing a lot of reading here and figured since I am on here learning so much I may as well join up so I can post if I feel I can contribute.

I have had quite a few birds over the years. When I was in my teens I had a few avairy birds including bourkes parrots, pale headed rosellas and my favourites at the time my princess parrots.

I also had a few companion birds including a budgie, a cockatiel and and absolute character the scaly breasted lorikeet named Norman that I hand raised when I was in my late teens (he still lives with my folks). Anyway it all got left behind when I went off to university, went to parties, played with cars, met girls etc. Sure I had a few stints caring for others birds when they couldn't (a sulpher crested cockatoo and a eclectus) but during this time I did not have any birds of my own.

Now days I am working as a chemistry/biology teacher (I originally studied zoology) and life has slowed down... a little :p
I found myself wanting a companion bird again and now that life is stable I decided that I could take on a medium sized parrot. I originally was looking at eclectus as I had loved my friends that I had cared for. In searching around though I came accross the hahns macaw and really liked what I saw.

Being in Australia macaws are pretty rare and so I was very surprised when I found a breeder within an hours drive from me. So anyway went for a visit last week and met the hahns he had available :) They were gorgeous. I have picked one that I am especially fond of and told the breeder that I would stay in contact and be back when I was ready at home.

Hopefully I'll pick the little guy up later this week and I can have some pics up then :)
Thanks for reading. I'll see you around the forum!
Dan
 
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bumblebec

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Welcome~ I'm in Australia, too. :)

Hahn's Macaws are adorable, you'll love having one. I almost got one, but went with my conures instead, hehe.
 
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Klaery

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Thanks guys :)

I'll put this in the macaw section with pics when I pick him up. Can't wait! :)

Dan
 
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Klaery

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I found a pic from when I went and met him for those interested :)

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azdesertrhino

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Welcome!!

I've found a lot of friendly folks here and a wealth on knowledge!!

Best of luck with the addition to your family!!
 

cdog

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Welcome to the forum!
I love hahns macaws, they have a baby face that is just so cute! I also almost got one instead of my conures but couldnt find any, congrats on your new fid!
 

lene1949

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Hi and welcome... I'm also from Brisbane...

Thankfully the Macaws and Amazons are coming down in price...
 
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Klaery

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Thanks guys for the warm welcome :) and yep he sure is Bec! :)


Hi and welcome... I'm also from Brisbane...

Thankfully the Macaws and Amazons are coming down in price...

This is true though price wasn't really a concern for getting the feathered companion that I really want and pales in comparison to upkeep anyway. I expect him to be around for a looong time :)
 

Akraya

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Welcome welcome!
I'm a teacher in Brisbane too, small world!
 

aliray

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welcome to the forum and your baby is really cute:D
 

kc_y0

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Welcome to the forum! He is adorableeeeeeeee! :D
 
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Klaery

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Thanks guys :) Pretty old thread. Elroy is now 1 and a bit years old and has been with me 7 months :) He is doing wonderfully.
 

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