best book for training and taming macaw

[sgperth12]

I*am*trying to learn everything I can about macaws I am going to get one in the future I've already been researching everything I can for a few months but haven't been able to find*anything online about training and*taming them that go into detail I'm am*not going to get a macaw anytime soon*but just want to be prepared for everything that does happen once I get one

 

[sgperth12]

I bought the Parrot Training: A Guide to Taming and Gentling Your Avian Companion anyone here read this book

 

[JerseyWendy]

There are virtually hundreds of books to choose from. Just go to Amazon and do a quick search.

Unfortunately there aren't many 'recent' books that are macaw specific (as far as I know). So IMO read on forums as much as you can. You'll quickly find various opinions on various subjects, greatly aiding in the 'confusion' factor. :09:

As for training and/or taming parrots, there are numerous authors out there as well. Here's just one example for you:
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1895270278?keywords=barbara%20heidenreich&qid=1449231206&ref_=sr_1_1&s=books&sr=1-1]Good Bird! A Guide to Solving Behavioral Problems in Companion Parrots: Barbara Heidenreich: 9781895270273: Amazon.com: Books[/ame]

 

[Dopey]

Just seeing the cover of that book I laughed out loud...and I'm at the office.

 

[StephenAndKyleigh]

I'll second Barbara. She also has some great DVDs. They look a bit dated, but the information is wonderful.

 

[sgperth12]

I was looking at barbas books but she has to many didnt witch one to pick from lol

 

[StephenAndKyleigh]

I was looking at barbas books but she has to many didnt witch one to pick from lol

I ordered them all and started from the beginning hahahaha

 

[sgperth12]

Haha how much did that cost you

 

[JerseyWendy]

Have your circumstances changed since you made the below post?

I just want to ask a question are macaw good for apartments because I know they do make a lot of noise and need a lot of attention and I do have 3 jobs at the moment so I would not be home much at all is this a good idea buying a macaw or should I just get a smaller quieter bird like cockatiel?

How soon are you looking to get a big mac?

 

[sgperth12]

Not anytime soon i have 2 jobs now instead 3 but maybe in a year or two hopefully

 

[1500]

By the same author, both are interesting.

Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764136674?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00"]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764136674?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00[/ame]
and
Guide to Companion Parrot Behavior
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764142135?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00]Guide to Companion Parrot Behavior: Mattie Sue Athan: 9780764142130: Amazon.com: Books[/ame]