Hello. I probably need to relax a little (I hope) This day has been a long time coming. I have always wanted a parrot, I’ve done loads of research over the years, although maybe a macaw was not at the top of my list as he will be my first bird. I have waited for the time to be right time and was in the process of looking at rescues. My children have grown up and I’m home most of the day now.
I have acquired a blue and gold macaw. This poor boy (not tested) has had 2 different homes in the last week
A friend of mine messaged me as they knew I was in the process of looking. I do feel like I will give him my all and I will carry on learning and do the best for him. The person I collected him from had him for 2 days and his dogs apparently didn’t like him. I couldn’t leave him there. He definitely needs stability.
He is a lovely friendly little guy. I just need some reassurance on if I’m doing the right things to start with.
I have a house that has a dog and a cat.
My plan has always been to have the bird in the living room all day and the spare room over night as it’s a busy house till quite late. (Teenagers)
I’ve brought him home about 8pm and just gone straight to the spare room with him. As I want to keep him as calm as possible. He seems ok, pacing his cage a little but following me and climbing his bars quite a bit. I stayed and talked calmly for a while and he ate and had a good drink.
Then as I decided to leave I covered his cage slightly and turned the light off. (Around 10pm)
As I was leaving the room I suddenly thought, the central heating boiler is in there! Will this be ok? We have it serviced every year. It is quite a big airy room.
I’m hoping I’m just flapping as it’s all moved so quickly. I would have much rather it be more relaxed and I had more time.
Thank you for any advice or reassurance
I have acquired a blue and gold macaw. This poor boy (not tested) has had 2 different homes in the last week

He is a lovely friendly little guy. I just need some reassurance on if I’m doing the right things to start with.
I have a house that has a dog and a cat.
My plan has always been to have the bird in the living room all day and the spare room over night as it’s a busy house till quite late. (Teenagers)
I’ve brought him home about 8pm and just gone straight to the spare room with him. As I want to keep him as calm as possible. He seems ok, pacing his cage a little but following me and climbing his bars quite a bit. I stayed and talked calmly for a while and he ate and had a good drink.
Then as I decided to leave I covered his cage slightly and turned the light off. (Around 10pm)
As I was leaving the room I suddenly thought, the central heating boiler is in there! Will this be ok? We have it serviced every year. It is quite a big airy room.
I’m hoping I’m just flapping as it’s all moved so quickly. I would have much rather it be more relaxed and I had more time.
Thank you for any advice or reassurance
