Macaw Parrots

Blue and Gold Macaw

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:18:14 -0700

Hello my name is Steven, mine and my moms macaw is named Harley. We bought him from an abusive house where things were thrown at his cage, he was screamed at to shut the f--k up, and at least one person would slap him off his perch. Since we got him we totally love and appreciate him, and he has calmed down a lot, but in the last few days he has been using his bad words more & lunging at my face more while he is in the cage. I take him out to the bathroom (he gives me kisses along the way) and I spray him with Molt Ease which really helps him when he is molting, but what worries me now is the length of his bottom bill; it is flaking and seems to bother him when he eats hard food like ham, hamburger,and brazial nuts. What length should a bottom bill be and how can they be shaved?
Steven Brunckhorst

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Illiger's Macaw

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:30:36 -0700

I just bought a Illiger's Macaw. I've had him for 4 days now and he is acting strange. When I bought him he was with his brother. All he wants to do is sit on me. He hasn't been eating very well. Can sombody let me know something about this kind of bird.
Tina

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Yellow-collared Macaw

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:12:15 -0700

Hey everyone I've been looking for one of these Lil guys to have for my own. Already have cage, toys... Would like it to be on three feedings a day if possible (I've weaned my b&g macaw among a few other parrots.) If you can help or know where to look it would be great, seems most breeders sites aren't updated or aren't responding. Rogieroger2008@yahoo.com
Roger

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Milicinth Macaw

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:58:53 -0700

<img src = "http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/macaws/images/Milicinth2WBM_Ac95_sm.jpg" align="left" border="1" />I cannot agree more that yes this hybrid makes a beautiful macaw... but doesn't the fact that the Hyacinth is as rare and endangered as it is, make crossing it with another breed a bad practice. Personally I hope the breeder is still breeding straight hyacinths with the intention to better the breed and not just mixing it to sell "rarer" birds. The hyacinth being on the critical list should sort of discourage breeding like this but that is just my opinion.
Anonymous

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Ruby Macaw

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:05:57 -0700

<img src = "http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/macaws/images/RubyWBMH_U72_sm.jpg" align="left" border="1" />My ruby macaw named Rico entered my life about 6 years ago. I got her from a breeder when she was able to eat on her own. She was hand raised and very tame from day 1. She is a lovely and absolute pretty macaw. The feathers have this ruby glow and in size she is as big as a greenwing. The young lady developed into a good talker and performs little tricks and acrobatics - especially when she seems to get too little attention! Her appetite is enormous as well as the volume of her voice. But never the less - I would not give her away for anything in the world.
Barbara from Northern Germany

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Severe Macaw

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:05:57 -0700

<img src = "http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/macaws/images/SevereMacawWBM_DD3Sr01_vsm.jpg" align="left" border="1" />My Severe is named "Sasha" and is a rescued 20-year old. Although it was my wife's idea to get him, he is completely smitten with me and will have nothing to with her, except raised feathers and an open beak! He still has vestiges of phrases from his last owners, who were apparently a deaf old man and his wife. His vocabulary includes:

- "What? Whaaaat?"
- "Come here" when he sees me and "Go away" when he sees my wife and others
- He screams and then says "Be quiet"
- ...or sometimes "Please be quiet!"
-...or sometimes "oh my God be quiet!"
- When he stepped onto my hand he once said "Thank you sweetheart"
- "Sasha" or "Saaashaaaaaa..."
"Good Night" at night
- "Good Bye" said in a very mournful voice when I go out the front door.
- "Heeerrrre, Kitty Kitty Kitty Kitty" said at night, apparently because prev. owners had cats they called in
- "Pretty Bird"
- Various sound effects, like dog growls and coughs, and "OW!" when he bites something

He was a holy terror when we got him, but has calmed down and I can now scritch him, carry him around and have him do tricks, like doing a 360 flip around his perch, giving him a "high 4" (instead of "high 5") and turn on command. Good bird that one.
Christian

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Shamrock Macaw

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:47:09 -0700

<img src = "http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/macaws/images/shamrok2_small.jpg" align="left" border="1" />Stop making hybrids now, original species are much more pretty. Several macaws species are endangered, others are contaminating by irresponsibility of breeders.
Marius

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Yellow-collared Macaw

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:47:09 -0700

<img src = "http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/macaws/images/YellowCollaredWBM_U37_sm.JPG" align="left" border="1" />Hey everyone I've been looking for one of these Lil guys to have for my own. Already have cage, toys... Would like it to be on three feedings a day if possible (I've weaned my b&g macaw among a few other parrots.) If you can help or know where to look it would be great, seems most breeders sites aren't updated or aren't responding. Rogieroger2008@yahoo.com
Roger

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Blue-throated Macaw

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:47:09 -0700

<img src = "http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/macaws/images/BlueThroated_BelleWBMH1_U66_sm.jpg" align="left" border="1" />I have a pair of Blue-throated Macaws, I was outside one day and heard them, and then I saw them flying. I went into the house to get them fruit and they were very hungry. They both came to me and I fell in love with them from the start. So my husband and I made some phone calls to find out who owned them, we did find out who owned them and they were in a rescue. The person that was feeding them turned her back and out they went. Well, it took some time to get them but now they are living with us and our 4 Rat Terriers. I was told they tested for PDD. They are fine now but they will always half to be tested. I did adopt them both as I did not want them to be apart. They are 5 years and 6 years old. I was told they were both female, well one is a male, and if them do by chance breed we can not let the eggs hatch because of the PDD. This breaks my heart, but we not letting the eggs hatch if they have any at all. I Love them both. The Male is a lot nicer then the Female, I was told she has been through a lot. They have all the love and food and toys and I just keep working with them. I would not want to be without them. They were sent to us for a reason and I will not let them go without love. These are wonderful Birds. I love all animals but Teacup the male and Boie the female are like my children and I am blessed to have them. Also, have your bird checked, this is a very hard diease to treat. They are very lucking to still be here. Thanks for reading and I have enjoyed reading all your comments.
Lisa

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Hahn's Macaw

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:47:09 -0700

<img src = "http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/macaws/images/Hahns_LuWBMH1_U67_sm.jpg" align="left" border="1" />I want to mate my Hahn's Macaw. I am in the New Orleans area, I have a female, and she is currently sitting on two unfertilized eggs. ~Brad
Brad Savoy

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