Hahns macaws in Illinois, Indiana or Wisconsin?

[Maria_Metropolis]

I'm from the Chicago area, and I'm having the most difficult time finding Hahns for sale, and the one I did find was at a rescue center, but they said he was too nippy for me (I have kids). I'm not afraid of nippy birds, but I suspect that they wanted to keep him around for his former owner who does volunteer work there. They allowed me to pet another very nippy bird they wanted me to adopt, so what gives???

If you even see a Hahn's macaw in this area they are purchased very quickly, and I was thinking of getting one, or an eclectus. Are there any breeders in Illinois or nearby in Indiana or Wisconsin? None of the pet stores have them. The one I went too recently on Western Avenue in Chicago had two, but they immediately sold.

I'm researching Hahn's and Eclectus, so I was thinking one of these species for a family companion.

Thanks in advance.

 

[JerseyWendy]

Maria, have you checked out www.birdbreeders.com ??

You can do a specific search there, by state and by bird.

Good luck.

 

[cstambaugh]

Bird Fever in Indianapolis has a couple of baby Illigers macaws if you cant find a hahns.

 

[Maria_Metropolis]

Yes, I tried all the sites that have birds for sale, which is why I ended up here. I wonder why there are no more Hahns in this area. Even the pet stores all told me they used to have them, but no longer. Perhaps the only breeder in the area stopped breeding them???

 

[bob1]

If you really want one you can ship it from a nearby state.

 

[LiL_Caity413]

 

[Birdman666]

The mini-macs tend to be nippy with kids...

What is often described as nippy, is a pair bond bird that has been allowed to overbond to one owner, and doesn't want to be handled by anyone else. That's more a socialization thing.

Actually, the smaller macaws tend to have larger attitudes than the large macaws. Big macs are just much more confident birds. Mini-macs seem to want to prove how tough they are. If you turn the tough birdie thing into a game, it seems to defuse that situation...

 

[Birdman666]

There is a commercial bird farm in Ohio that has Hahn's. I don't personally know the breeder, but the number is 877-808-5472 if you want to call him. They want $799 for a Hahns.

 

[LiL_Caity413]

 

[chadwick]

Bird Fever in Indianapolis has 2 illigers macaws and Jo's exotic birds in Kenosha, WI has one illigers they are great birds I'd urge you to maybe consider them or at least go see them

 

[Abigal7]

The hahns I mentioned in my story was a baby that she had for sale :-(

Out of curiosity what year was that Hahns born? I highly doubt it was Captain Jack and assuming this Hahns is older the Captain Jack. Your description of what it did sounds like something that the green cheek conure my mom bought from a breeder a long time ago would do.

 

[noblemacaw]

I had a Noble macaw for almost 18 years. I originally was looking for a Hahn's and I meet a bird club member who learned I was seeking a Hahns and told me about his Noble macaw pair that was sitting on eggs. They are a sub species of the red shoulder macaws (Hahn's and Noble macaws). I found my Noble macaw to be less hyper and nippy than the Hahn's. I have met plenty of well socialized Hahn macaws but the Noble always had a more stable and steady personality and nice stable temperament. Even my rescue 9 year old Noble macaw has some of these traits. Even though he has been abused and is the most savage biter I have ever dealt with I know I would be able to turn him around with work and dedication. The reason I keep my distance with Julio and do not work with him because he is not going to come live with me when the time comes for me to leave where I am living now. Julio is now considered "Lupe's" parrot so I do not work with him. However I sing to him and talk to him and feed him treats from my hands. He no longer acts out aggressively to me anymore and will take food from my hand without trying to bite me. How long did it take for me to get a cage bound 9 year old aggressive parrot there? 5 days.

I admit I am saddened that Julio and Valentino will ending up parting ways down the line and I will miss my messed up Noble macaw Julio. I totally digressed from the point of this thread.

What I am trying to say is that the Noble macaw has better temperament and way less nippy than a Hahn's macaw. This has been my experience and has been proven to me over the years to be true. The drawback is finding a Noble macaw baby will be the hardest thing you do. I was looking for a baby for a long time which is what lead me to adopting Julio.

If you are choosing between a Hahn's macaw and a Eclectus. I think you will be happier with the Eclectus for a more rounded family pet parrot.

 

[thekarens]

The mini-macs tend to be nippy with kids...

What is often described as nippy, is a pair bond bird that has been allowed to overbond to one owner, and doesn't want to be handled by anyone else. That's more a socialization thing.

Actually, the smaller macaws tend to have larger attitudes than the large macaws. Big macs are just much more confident birds. Mini-macs seem to want to prove how tough they are. If you turn the tough birdie thing into a game, it seems to defuse that situation...

Short man's syndrome.... My neighbor's chihuahua had the same issue. He was forever biting people in the back of the leg.

 

[Maria_Metropolis]

I spoke to a bird breeder tonight, and he said that Hahns were louder than Ekkies and way more nippy. I guess they they have Napoleon complex. LOL! He breeds Hahns, but he said I won't find any babies too easily right now because its not mating season.

In any case, it sounds like I may be getting an Ekkie instead. Everything is pointing to that breed for us.

 

[Maria_Metropolis]

Bird Fever in Indianapolis has 2 illigers macaws and Jo's exotic birds in Kenosha, WI has one illigers they are great birds I'd urge you to maybe consider them or at least go see them

I'm near Jo's, and I know nothing about Illigers. If anyone wants to elaborate on them, or how they would be as a family pet, please do.

 

[Blueridge]

There's someone on this forum selling a very beautiful Electus

 

[Maria_Metropolis]

I'm a bit new to this forum,so if someone can point me to the direction of where birds are for sale, if that is allowed on this forum, please do.

ETA: I think I found that bird for sale, and he's going to a new home already. He's very cute, and sounds adorable, so the new owner is very lucky.

 

[chadwick]

I have both an illigers and severe mini macaws....biggest difference are severe is a one person bird my illigers will go to just about any one live to be cradled in my arms on her back she's not all tha nippy...I just think they are great birds ..never had experience with Hahns

 

[MollyMacaw]

Look at Amy's birds in mitchell Indiana

 

[Buzz2537]

Hi. I had the same issue in NJ finding a Hahn's Macaw. I was diligent and patient amd did finally find a little girl that I purchased at Bird Paradise. I did a lot of research prior and did read that they tend to become nippy as adults, however I also read that that happens when you are not handling the vird from a young age and on a daily basis. hahnna is five months old now and just as sweet as she was at seven weeks old when we brought her home. Will that change when she is older, maybe, I hope not, and my feelings are any parrot can become nippy if not properly socialized or handled. I include Hahnna in our daily schedule. She is always out with my family and being handled and we have harness trained her so she takes walks with us when we have our rescue Yorkies out for walks. She is also socialized with strangers and our Yorkies. As far as kids go, in my opinion and it is just my opinion others may not agree but unless the children are older I would not reccomend any parrot as a companion for kids. We all have to remember that no matter how tame, these are still wild animals and unpredictable and with children they may not get the warning signs. If your heart is with a Hahn's don't give up. Elaine and Hahnna