Newbie thinking about getting a parrot/macaw

[Dtlwheels]

Almost a year. They originally told me 2-3 months ( and I do believe the store was not getting any in, because they were getting other birds in, and I believe they only use one breeder) have you guys ever heard of a pair going that long with out any clutches?

 

[4dugnlee]

Awww...congrats on your green cheek! Can't wait to see pics!

 

[Dtlwheels]

He/she's here. I hit the jackpot and ended up with a turquoise GCC. Here is 3 and a half week old CJ

 

[Dopey]

They sure are cute when they are that small.

 

[Puck]

He's a wittle dust bunny! They are soooo cute at that age!

 

[JerseyWendy]

What a cutie pie CJ is! You must be so over the moon!!

 

[Dtlwheels]

Thanks for enlarging the pic. Does anybody know how to turn it?

 

[Dtlwheels]

Should I start a weekly photo thread so you guys can watch him grow up?

 

[Puck]

Yes! There is no such thing as too many baby bird photos!

 

[Dtlwheels]

Ok. I will post pics every friday here or on another thread and post a link here. I also have started an album for myself for the other days. Should I link that to here? Right now it's just got the one picture

 

[Dtlwheels]

Here is CJs pic thread

http://www.parrotforums.com/conures/52801-pic-thread-cj-turquoise-gcc.html#post478517

 

[IMSA87]

Cocktails can be very loving pets if handled right I have a white face that is 16 going on 17 they can live to be 25. They do not require a whole lot of attention but they are usualy very friendly when being handled. They are a great starter bird. A macaw can be a lot they are loud (mine is screaming right now) their bits can really hurt and they get expensive. I would try a cocktail. As they are a much more emotionally shallow bird that's not testing you every time you handle it.

 

[RavensGryf]

Cocktails can be very loving pets if handled right I have a white face that is 16 going on 17 they can live to be 25. They do not require a whole lot of attention but they are usualy very friendly when being handled. They are a great starter bird. A macaw can be a lot they are loud (mine is screaming right now) their bits can really hurt and they get expensive. I would try a cocktail. As they are a much more emotionally shallow bird that's not testing you every time you handle it.

If you read a few posts back, you'll see the OP has already decided on a Green Cheek conure. ....and ps, many people will disagree about cockatiels being "emotionally shallow" :52: even though I know you have them too

 

[Puck]

Cocktails can be very loving pets if handled right:

They can be loving, but I prefer them dirty, on the rocks.

Autocorrect, brining joy and laughter to the world!

 

[IMSA87]

Cocktails can be very loving pets if handled right I have a white face that is 16 going on 17 they can live to be 25. They do not require a whole lot of attention but they are usualy very friendly when being handled. They are a great starter bird. A macaw can be a lot they are loud (mine is screaming right now) their bits can really hurt and they get expensive. I would try a cocktail. As they are a much more emotionally shallow bird that's not testing you every time you handle it.

If you read a few posts back, you'll see the OP has already decided on a Green Cheek conure. ....and ps, many people will disagree about cockatiels being "emotionally shallow" :52: even though I know you have them too

Maybe not emotionally shallow but it is much easier to gain their trust. from what I have read 80% of domesticated cockatiel breed birds are born in captivity as are most of their parents, Macaws are still mostly caught in the wild and their off spring most likely was either fathered or mothered by a macaw that was born in the wild, this is typically why your hybrid macaws have a bit of a friendlier disposition over ones like the B&G scarlet and military's being they are for the most part born in captivity.

 

[IMSA87]

Cocktails can be very loving pets if handled right:

They can be loving, but I prefer them dirty, on the rocks.

Autocorrect, brining joy and laughter to the world!

Gets me every time lol

 

[Dtlwheels]

Re: Newbie thinking about getting a parrot/macaw....he's home!!

Sorry I've slackec off on pictures lately. CJ is officially home as of today. I want to thank all of you very much for all the advice. I will definitely be coming back if/when I decide to get another bird. Thanks again

 

[RavensGryf]

from what I have read 80% of domesticated cockatiel breed birds are born in captivity as are most of their parents, Macaws are still mostly caught in the wild and their off spring most likely was either fathered or mothered by a macaw that was born in the wild, this is typically why your hybrid macaws have a bit of a friendlier disposition over ones like the B&G scarlet and military's being they are for the most part born in captivity.

You say you read that? I wonder if the book was decades old lol. Capturing wild birds for the pet trade ended in the 1980's. Legally, anyway. In countries where parrots aren't native, they're all bred in captivity today. Even Macaws .

 

[RavensGryf]

Dt, CJ is cute!! Stick around to keep learning and chatting with us . At least lurk and read past threads. Tons of great info on everything you need to know as you get to know your new baby. Good luck with CJ!

 

[Dtlwheels]

Thank you. I definately plann on sticking around