Hi all
I have recently purchased a Blue and Gold Macaw but would like some advice.
The breeder advertised she was hand reared and very tame but reading some threads in here seems like a common story.
Yes, she has been hand fed but not handled leaving her very timid and I am still feeding her with formula, apparently she is 14 weeks old.
I appreciate that it will take time to bond with her and I already have her hopping on to my hand by using "Step Up" and "Step Off" as commands.
Although she is doing this ok she still seems very timid and freaks out if try to approach her or give her a tickle etc.
I do not intend to abandon her and she will be with me for the long haul but would appreciate any advice.
Thanks
I have recently purchased a Blue and Gold Macaw but would like some advice.
The breeder advertised she was hand reared and very tame but reading some threads in here seems like a common story.
Yes, she has been hand fed but not handled leaving her very timid and I am still feeding her with formula, apparently she is 14 weeks old.
I appreciate that it will take time to bond with her and I already have her hopping on to my hand by using "Step Up" and "Step Off" as commands.
Although she is doing this ok she still seems very timid and freaks out if try to approach her or give her a tickle etc.
I do not intend to abandon her and she will be with me for the long haul but would appreciate any advice.
Thanks