Blue and Gold Breeder

[Sarah.K]

Hey everyone, I am rather new to this forum. I have a 2 year old eclectus but am looking to expand my flock. I am very interested in a B&G macaw. I am on the east coast and looking for great B&G breeder. I know that Wendy Craig was considered one of the best in the business in the US but retired a few years back. Where have people found the best socialized B&G macaws recently? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[SailBoat]

Sorry that your Thread had been missed, sadly it does happen from time to time!

Consider a Rescue B&G as they are common in near every region of North America. The common reason people rehome their B&G's is their noise level! They are a very poor choice for someone living in an apartment or have neighbors that are near by. Understand that a large Mac can create noise levels equal to an unrestricted Boeing 707 jet engine during take-off.

A healthy B&G can easily live beyond 70+ years!

One of the advantages of a rescue is that you can allow the Mac to choose you! They are much better at choose then Humans! For them it is all about connection. Plus you are commonly dealing with an Adult and they are more what you see is what you get...

 

[Noahs_Birds]

Local Avicultural associations are always the best place to start, talk directly to the club President if possible as they always have a broad knowledge on which member has what birds and how good they are.

 

[wrench13]

I'd agree 1000% with 'Boats above. By visiting as many sanctuaries and rescues as you can, you'll get a better appreciation of just how loud these guys can get, allows the parrot to pick you (always the best) and your mac will have his adult personality, which is soooo different than a babies. In fact getting a baby ie pre-puberty, can work against you, as many parrots push away from caregivers at puberty, much like human teenagers want nothing to do with Mom or Dad. By adopting a older bird, you avoid puberty, which is no joke, especially with a large parrot. It's the time in the parrots life where they are most likely to be rehomed or surrendered. And it's different for each parrot. Mine sailed thru puberty, but his first and second mating seasons were eye openers for sure.