Hello! Recently Adopted Blind Macaw

[Scott]

Welcome to you and Rain, deep respect for adopting a sightless macaw! Her sweet disposition bodes well for bonding and building trust over the next few weeks. She's a magnificent beauty!!

 

[Mom2Rain]

Welcome to you and Rain, deep respect for adopting a sightless macaw! Her sweet disposition bodes well for bonding and building trust over the next few weeks. She's a magnificent beauty!!

Hi Scott! Thank you for the warm welcome. There are definitely some challenges, but Rain is adjusting nicely. She has gotten to the point where she recognizes all of our voices as part of her 'new normal'. We have achieved 'head scratch' status with all members which is a huge difference from the first night. We are looking forward to seeing her full personality emerge as she becomes more comfortable with us. So far, so good. They are so vulnerable without sight, we have to be careful and go slow.

 

[HeatherG]

Hi Scott! Thank you for the warm welcome. There are definitely some challenges, but Rain is adjusting nicely. She has gotten to the point where she recognizes all of our voices as part of her 'new normal'. We have achieved 'head scratch' status with all members which is a huge difference from the first night. We are looking forward to seeing her full personality emerge as she becomes more comfortable with us. So far, so good. They are so vulnerable without sight, we have to be careful and go slow.

Good good!

You may find that Rain is upset by strange new voices in your home. My Magoo thought new voices were scary, especially men’s. Or, maybe she will be fine. Perhaps Magoo’s fear was due to bring mistreated, as someone must have hit him to damage his eyes and beak like that.

Does Rain walk around using her beak exactly like a cane? Magoo would put his beak out in front of him and swing it in a circle until he hit something interesting.

I’m cleaning my apartment (need to get some sleep tonight) but I want to scan in my old photos of Magoo, and my old photos of Lucy. Two such nice birds.

 

[Mom2Rain]

Good good!

You may find that Rain is upset by strange new voices in your home. My Magoo thought new voices were scary, especially men’s. Or, maybe she will be fine. Perhaps Magoo’s fear was due to bring mistreated, as someone must have hit him to damage his eyes and beak like that.

Does Rain walk around using her beak exactly like a cane? Magoo would put his beak out in front of him and swing it in a circle until he hit something interesting.

I’m cleaning my apartment (need to get some sleep tonight) but I want to scan in my old photos of Magoo, and my old photos of Lucy. Two such nice birds.

I would love to see the pictures of Mangoo. Who is Lucy? To answer your question, yes, Rain uses her beak to 'feel' things out before she takes a step into unfamiliar territory. She isn't fearful of new voices, but definitely curious. The only time she really makes any noise is when she calls out to a new voice she doesn't recognize. She calls out "HI!" and "HELLO RAIN!" when she is unsure. Usually she is quiet with some content noises when she eats one of her favorite nuts.

 

[Cottonoid]

Welcome to the forum! I'm looking forward to your stories

 

[Terry57]

I want to wish you a late welcome, I'm so glad you joined us!
Rain is gorgeous, and it's obvious that her former family chose well. Your love is in every word of your post, and I'm so looking forward to reading about your journey with her.

 

[Mom2Rain]

Welcome to the forum! I'm looking forward to your stories

Thank you so much! First blind bird we have ever owned. I'm sure there will be some adventure to share.

 

[Mom2Rain]

I want to wish you a late welcome, I'm so glad you joined us!
Rain is gorgeous, and it's obvious that her former family chose well. Your love is in every word of your post, and I'm so looking forward to reading about your journey with her.

Thank you so much for your warm welcome. After two weeks, we have achieved a small level of trust as she will now step up to our arm for a short amount of time. Just happened today for the first time. It has to be on her terms.

 

[HeatherG]

I would love to see the pictures of Mangoo. Who is Lucy? To answer your question, yes, Rain uses her beak to 'feel' things out before she takes a step into unfamiliar territory. She isn't fearful of new voices, but definitely curious. The only time she really makes any noise is when she calls out to a new voice she doesn't recognize. She calls out "HI!" and "HELLO RAIN!" when she is unsure. Usually she is quiet with some content noises when she eats one of her favorite nuts.

I will see if I can scan in some old photos of Magoo. Lucy was my very old green Quaker parakeet (she was blind on one side). Magoo was usually very quiet but Lucy was quite conversational in my apartment.

 

[Laurasea]

Welcome to you and Rain.
How did she loose her sight?

Thanks for taking her in and making her part of your family . And getting a health check!

Sounds like she is settling in wonderfully.