Am I crazy??

[StChelle]

So I have a galah, female and male eclectuses. All 3 are about a year and a half old. All healthy birds and doing great. I’m seeiously considering adding a green wing to the flock. Doing my home work and want to make shre i and my home are completely ready. There is a Breeder near me and I interacted with one of his.

Cage size? I’m thinking avian adventures some top inside. I would also have his own avairy built because I know the one for my 3 fids would not withstand a Mac beak.

Anyone think I’ve lost my mind? Lol

Anything in my research I need to make sure to read? Any words of warning beyond prepare my house for THE beak? Lol

I’d be likely getting a baby as I am not aware of any rescues here near me. I’d be looking at 6 maths to a year down the road

 

[Rival_of_the_Rickeybird]

Found this
Louisiana Bird Rescue Groups

That woud definitely be a lot of bird-age to take care of, especially if you're a student on a budget, especially if vet expenses ever pile up, even routine costs would be considerable.

A lot to think about.

 

[ChristaNL]

Cage size: try HUGE

almost all the available cages for parrots are waaaaaay to small, but macaws really get the short end of the stick.
(You can always put a smaller parrot in a cage marketed for a larger one- exept when you have a truely large parrot ...)

(my greys live in a cage/ well part-time of course/ sold as "macawsized" and it is still only barely suitable imho)

If you have the space (and money) build your macaw an aviary - just for sleeping etc.- that is large enough for it to at least flap his/her wings: so you are looking at max. winspan plus a foot or two for the short side, the longer side should be at least that and more.
(or give the bird it's own bedroom as well as a daytime playstand in the living area)

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Mine is still in 'sickbay' and even that one (according to the guy who sold it to me) was used to house 2! greenwing macaws! is actually too small (B&G being smaller)

(1x1x2 meters / in your inches its 39-ish x 39-ishX 79-ish ? )
The only reason she fits is because she doesn't have any flightfeathers left and freaks out in a larger one (she was in a far smaller one for ??? mothts/years before I got her).

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Oh you definitely lost your mind we all have!!
(and out hearts, and wallets, and any spare/free time)


and speaking of that...
maybe you should slow down a bit?


Your birds all still have to succesfully pass the puberty-stage, so you will have your hands full (trust me, I am no expert!).
That is going to be quite the challenge.
So .. maybe another baby will not fit into all of that.


And (not sure if it counts on your side of the pond, but here we have this`rule of thumb) every parrot will take at least 3 hours per day of your time (one on one)
So I hope with 4 birds you have 12 hrs a day parrottime *every single day*


(macaw is eating my keyboard...have to go...)

 

[GaleriaGila]

Found this
Louisiana Bird Rescue Groups

That woud definitely be a lot of bird-age to take care of, especially if you're a student on a budget, especially if vet expenses ever pile up, even routine costs would be considerable.

A lot to think about.

Hello and welcome.
I'll second these concerns.
Good for you, for reaching out and researching before acting.

 

[StChelle]

Not a kid and money isn’t an issue

I’ve looked at those links before none relevant but thanks

 

[ChristaNL]

Money is the easy part - are you ready for lifelong rather destructive 'children' who will never grow up and will always need and demand a huge chunk out of your day?

And ... are probably going to outlive you (a macaw has a pretty good chance, not sure about the other ones) - no idea about your age but the fact you are quite defensive about it I guess pretty young still, but have they been provided for if you (accidently) die?

 

[StChelle]

Not defensive am looking for information. I would actually prefer an adult but it’s likely not going to be an option. In any event I’m in the research and planning phase as I know what a commitment this is to add to my flock.

On cages I’m actualy considering an inside avairy and wondering about size and if there are good market options or if that’s a build from scratch which is what I did for my outside play aviary. The Mac would absolutely be out with me while I’m home.(my female ekkie is on my lap as I type this btw)

 

[ChristaNL]

I found a likely one in the UK, but they are currently out of stock (so no picts on their website or dimensions -sigh...) will get back to you if they are september is the closest estemate they could give me
(Northernparrots if you want to take a peek once in a while)

Building my own is probably cheaper and more practical / readymade pannels are not that hard to find around here.

My greys share this one atm https://www.avonturiashop.nl/papegaaienkooi-strong-amalia-gratis-verzending.html
tried it on the macaw for size- but it's really not deep enough, she can't fully spread her wings in there.
(hight is okay and its wide enough for temporary housing) and the bottoms (the poop-drawers?) are really flimsy and rust easily.
(and I keep bumping into the upper part of the doorway - definitely need something with higher doors: the parrots even say "autch" the moment I stick my head in there...)


Oh and I am definitely not an adult - never will be probably - just growing older as I muddle through life. Sorry to disappoint.

I am not saying you are too young for anything, but your parrots still are and will be quite a challenge to you for a year or two maybe three before they settle as adults.
Not saying your are!! - but *any* idiot can handle a baby-parrot, lots of them lose their home once they stop being baby-cute and start being bitey, annoying, hormonal adolescents.
They will need boatloads of extra attention at that stage, as will your new bird -- so I am just saying: think about it and plan accordingly.

 

[noodles123]

In my experience, they are louder than my umbrella cockatoo..Never owned one...just based on interactions at bird shops and a pet-sitting stint from my youth. LOUD..I am sure this varies by bird, but I thought umbrella cockatoos were supposed to be worse. That has NOT been my experience...SO, if your other birds are easily flustered, keep that in mind.