Some photos

[Chesphoto]

I mentioned that one of the shelters that I volunteer at rescued 16 parrots from one hoarder. 5 of them are macaws. I took a few photos of them enjoying the outdoors today.







This Scarlet is the one that may be for me. We are both having a blast getting to know each other.



One more since it is my bud...







Hope you enjoy!

Tom

 

[Featheredsamurai]

Beautiful photos! Love them I'm so happy the macaws are on a better track, they actually don't look too bad for being from a hoarder.

 

[ShellyBorg]

The military Plucker needs to come to me!

 

[Jtbirds]

I love the Millie too! Poor guys it looks like they are on the right track though

 

[Chesphoto]

Beautiful photos! Love them I'm so happy the macaws are on a better track, they actually don't look too bad for being from a hoarder.

They have come a long way in just two months, and they were enjoying being outdoors in the sunshine. Some of the problems that the birds face that don't come through in the photos are:

The scarlet that I likes has atrophy in his left wing from being kept a a small cage for ten years.

The military and blue and gold have problems with their feet and won't perch. They either hang on the fence or the side of the cage. I did see the military stand on the perch for a few minutes yesterday so there is hope.

The saddest part I was told is the blue and gold is probably going to have to put down. The vet and owner of the shelter is deciding what is the best thing to do.

It is amazing that even though all 16 parrots were kept in poor conditions for ten years, bad food, no sunlight, no vet visits, no beak or nail trims, cockroach and rat infestation, most of them came through it fairly well.

It sounds like the shelter may finally get permission to release the birds and is planning a public event to find good homes.

 

[Chesphoto]

The military Plucker needs to come to me!

He let me scratch his head yesterday. The last few weeks, he has been taking treats and coming closer and closer to me, but being allowed to actually touch him was a lot of fun.

I think he is going to make someone very happy!

 

[ShellyBorg]

I just love his eyes. He is really thinking about everything.

Really wish I lived closer. I would start visiting him. I have always dreamed of a macaw of my own.

 

[Featheredsamurai]

Re: Some photos of

Beautiful photos! Love them I'm so happy the macaws are on a better track, they actually don't look too bad for being from a hoarder.

They have come a long way in just two months, and they were enjoying being outdoors in the sunshine. Some of the problems that the birds face that don't come through in the photos are:

The scarlet that I likes has atrophy in his left wing from being kept a a small cage for ten years.

The military and blue and gold have problems with their feet and won't perch. They either hang on the fence or the side of the cage. I did see the military stand on the perch for a few minutes yesterday so there is hope.

The saddest part I was told is the blue and gold is probably going to have to put down. The vet and owner of the shelter is deciding what is the best thing to do.

It is amazing that even though all 16 parrots were kept in poor conditions for ten years, bad food, no sunlight, no vet visits, no beak or nail trims, cockroach and rat infestation, most of them came through it fairly well.

It sounds like the shelter may finally get permission to release the birds and is planning a public event to find good homes.

Oh no! Why would the blue and gold need to be out down?! I know of many birds who lived in a special needs enclosure or cages. Filled with ramps and and perches very low. I don't see why they would need to out him down

 

[ShellyBorg]

Yes. Please share the B/G s issues.

 

[aliray]

Beautiful pics but so sad they lived like that for so long and I agree with Copper, Why would he have to be put down I don't understand

 

[Karigan]

Oh, you can so send the hybrid up to Canada free of charge, right? ;p
What's his story? What's he like? What kind is he?

)I have just a *small* love for those birds)

 

[Pinkbirdy]

Gorgeous photos you took !! Im with you on the scarlet I 3rding the concern on the Blue and Gold.

 

[Chesphoto]

Yes. Please share the B/G s issues.

The blue and gold has a disease. The owner had told me the name of it, but I don't remember it. She said it is very similar to aids and that his organs will start shutting down. I don't remember the name of the disease, but I can ask again.

One other of the 16 had the disease and has already died. Those are the only two that tested positive when all of them had blood work done in February.

That was one of my big concerns about adopting one of the scarlets, are they likely to have it too? I was told that none of the other birds tested positive for it and since they were all exposed, it is likely that they were healthy enough not to be infected.

Let me know what concerns you would have or what follow up questions I should ask at the shelter.

Thanks,
Tom

 

[Pinkbirdy]

Some diseases can be treated, others they dont have luck with .Is it PDD?

 

[ShellyBorg]

If the Scarlet tested neg. I would be cautious but not too worried. If this is the only bird that would be in the house I would just retest in 6 months to a year . If you have other birds I would do a extended quarantine for 3 to 6 months and retest then. After 6 months I would be comfortable integrating to where tne other parrot/s are.
After getting the parrot home I would feed as much fresh vegetables and leafy greens as possible it help support its immune system. Take training slow and try to keep stress as low as possible. You will have this bird for a long time so a long slow courtship will build a firm base for you friendship, as it adapts to it new livestyle.

 

[Blancaej]

Beautiful birds! It really is too bad they had to go through all that in the last 10 years. Thank goodness they were rescued. It really is so sad about the B&G. I would hate the thought of him being put down.

 

[ShellyBorg]

The idea of a B/G being put down ...well any bird put down tears me up. But we have to think of there quality of life. I had to council a couple about putting a bird down that we tried everything with. Not just us but a team and the poor thing had been so abused even after 6 years in a home that spent $1000s on it in trainers and vets. It was so neurotic even after the years it would flip out , crash to bottom of the cage and scream up side down when ANY one walked into the room....

 

[Chesphoto]

Oh, you can so send the hybrid up to Canada free of charge, right? ;p
What's his story? What's he like? What kind is he?

)I have just a *small* love for those birds)

The hybrid is beautiful, with amazing coloring. At first he would just lunge at everyone. He now accepts treats from me and will let me be close, but that is as far as I have gotten. Being new to macaws, I don't push them. I'm sure others would do better, though I have seen some of the braver volunteers get nipped. More of a warning bite, no blood.

I see a lot of potential with him.

 

[Birdboy]

It's good that they are at a better home!

 

[Melandkids]

I can't understand why someone would treat these beautiful birds like this. I have been around birds all my life but very new to understanding it because never really owned any till now. I have a sun that was owned by someone else. I don't know what happened but whatever it was has left a major impact on him. I am taking it slow but it makes me sad how timid he is. I think it is wonderful the work you do.