Help with my new macaw

[Pevi]

Hi Everyone,

I am going to be the new owner of a 17 month old blue-and-yellow macaw. Current owner who lives far away from me, sent me some photos. Before going a long way to pick up it. I wanted to ask you if you think that it looks healthy.









Thank you very much.

 

[clofromco]

My limited experience...yes. looks good. I just aquired a scarlet macaw with much dander and unzippered feathers. This little fella looks like he/she has fruit in the bowl and fresh water, clean cage. If in doubt, ask for a av check before commiting.

 

[Kiwibird]

He looks healthy, but that's never an indicator if a bird actually is or not. The majority of sick birds look "fine". It is routine for all new birds to have them examined by an avian vet soon after bringing them home. That way any health issues can be identified and treated. And my goodness does that poor baby need a bigger cage! That cage is WAY to small for that bird

 

[Mattroma]

It is always best to have a full vet check, a lot of ailments will show up in blood work. I hope to god that isn't his cage.

 

[Sunset_Chaser]

I agree, the cage looks too small for him! Also, where are the toys?

 

[Birdman666]

Can't be his cage. 1. You'd never fit him through the door; and, 2. You'd probably lose a few body parts if you tried!

He looks healthy to me.