how to get my guys and girls to get along???

[luv4scjjt]

When we let our guys out we have to take up more then half the livingroom with their perches because if they can reach each other they grab beaks and i am scared they are going to hurt one another. Once i even heard a crack from a beak between Rizzo and Fawx. I would love for these guys to get along so i can let them out durring the day more often but as it stands now they can only come out when we are babysitin. How did you multiple bird owners get them to get along.
Birds as fallows...Bayshing...35 yrs old, harlaqui
Rizzo.......12 yrs old, greenwing
Holly........3yrs old, catalina
Fawx.......1 yr old, greenwing.
What should i do or look for to see if we can start trusting them alone together. Or at least closer so they can interact with one another.

 

[ZoeynHarley17]

I have 2 macaws a 4 year old Harlequin and a 15 year old B&G macaw. my blue and gold was here first and very territorial. but I took her to meet Harley before I got him. they were a little nippy towards eachother and they still are but they do not hurt eachother. they just get nippy when the other invades their personal space, the other realizes and retreats. ive also placed a video camera in their room when im not around and they get along much nicer when they aren't competing for my attention. it takes time but if you don't allow them to interact out of fear they sense it and they wont be able to push the others boundaries. one will always be the most dominant. and I feel it may be difficult for all 4 to get along, but you may be able to find pairs.

 

[luv4scjjt]

How do i know what is pushing buttons and real agression? How far should i let them test each other before i intervean? I have seen macaws missing beaks from a rival bird so i am admitadly a little nervous. lol

 

[JerseyWendy]

You could try and put them up together according to temperament. Watch closely to see who is the aggressor. Remove aggressor and try another instead.

Maybe the "aggressor" was only aggressive because he/she didn't like the vibes of the other mac, but may get along with one of your others?

These are just some ideas.

I know that not all macaws will get along, but am hopeful you'll have some in your bunch that can coexist on the same tree with another one. Having a BIG tree/play area will help.

I moved my 2 Java trees together, and my B&G (almost 4) and my GW (2) get along GREAT. Yes, there is the occasional tail pulling, but that's the extent of it. They beak each other, they preen each other and they play together quite nicely. Yup....they even holler together at times, which is NOT so pleasant.