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[Justylou]

Hello. Thank you for letting me join the forum. Our Hahn's Macaw passed about 7 months ago. I am looking for a young Green-Winged Macaw to join our family. Looking forward to learning more too!

Shannon

 

[plumsmum2005]

Hi Shannon


Welcome to the forums. So sorry for the loss of your Hahn's Macaw.It is worth being open minded re another if you can, some wonderful surprises can be had from maybe re-homing an older bird?



If you would like to talk about your beloved Hahn's that is OK. Many of us know the pain of losing a feathered love.

 

[noodles123]

Welcome! Lots of great info here.
I am sorry for your loss.


I know this is a sensitive subject, but was a vet able to determine the cause of your last bird's passing? I ask because it's important to know if bringing a new bird in (for disease reasons etc).

 

[saxguy64]

Welcome, Shannon!

So glad you found us. Sincere condolences for the loss of your Hahn's. As mentioned above, many of us have been there, so we definitely understand.

Also as mentioned, an open mind when considering a new bird brings options you may have never even thought about. I totally understand the idea of a green wing, commonly considered the gentle giants of the macs. If you have the opportunity, allow a bird to choose you. They're demonstrably better at choosing us than we are of them. I have my YNA, not because I was looking for one, but entirely because she determined I had to be her person. She's amazing, and I love her to pieces!

Are you considering a rescue/rehome? I highly recommend it, and except for budgies when I was a kid, every one of mine have been. They're so worth it. I've never had to deal with issues and changes that come about with puberty, and I consider that process kind of above my skill set. I much prefer an established personality of an adult. What you see is what you get kind of thing, as far as behavior. I think it's easier to work with that. While there are birds in rescues or being rehomed because of "issues," many, if not most are in that situation because the owners simply couldn't, or wouldn't care for them properly. I guess I'd also consider the lifespan of a large mac, so really, 10-20 is still a young bird.

Sorry if I come off as pushy for the rescue agenda. It's something I believe in personally. I have no issue with buying/adopting a young or (fully weaned) baby bird, and would never fault anyone for doing so. I get the attraction, it's just not my personal preference.

Stick around, there's lots to be learned here. Feel free to ask questions. We have lots of great folks, happy to help in any way we can.

 

[Scott]

Welcome aboard Shannon, my deepest condolences for the loss of your Hahn's.

Green Wings are magnificent companions, wishing you success during the search. So much great advice above! While you are an experienced macaw parront, plenty of good information in the Macaw Forum.

 

[wrench13]

Welcome and be welcomed.

Loosing a loved parrot is devastating and many here know the pain you have. Some really great advice above.

 

[Laurasea]

I'm glad you joined us, always plenty to learn, but please share your knowledge too!!

I'm very sorry for your loss, I know how much that hurts.

I have 7 in my mixed small parrot flock. 2 I got as babies, the rest were rescue, re homed or saved from the jaws of a cat.

O understand and support you get a weaned baby of your dreams to. And that is about the only age you can do free flight recall training successfully. And harness training. So there are benefits of getting them young.

 

[SilverWolf]

Another welcome and I, like everyone else feel for you and your loss. It's never easy, good on you for finding the forum and joining up. No mater how much we think we know there's always something to learn or to share maybe with others.

 

[Ellie777Australia]

Welcome Shannon. May you find many new friends here.

 

[Flboy]

Welcome to you!