I need input please

[94lt1]

I have a scarlet macaw, Monte since I'm his 3rd or so owner, he's a little.. misunderstood but we're great friends for the most part lol.. but I'm being offered a scarlet and green wing mix.. the person says its commonly called a big red... because the bird is HUGE and looks like a greenwing..

I've never heard of a big red, but the bird is also very aggressive... very quick to bite from not being handled a lot and or mistreated... I'm not about to let the poor thing be put down, he's 16... he just needs love... I need my finger though lol..



So my question is, am I just slow to year about the big reds? The bird is pretty large.. he makes my scarlet look like an amazon...fun times ahead... ouch

 

[Karigan]

I think they're also called Ruby Macaws. I don't know any myself, but here's some websites.

Ruby Macaw, Cross between a Scarlet Macaw and a Green-winged Macaw

Ruby Macaw Birds

Ruby Macaw, a hybrid macaw - Learn about Ruby Macaws at Judy Leach's Parrots

 

[94lt1]

Yep that'd be him... he so precious lol.. I say that because i have a bigger Monte on my hands.. come here... bite... yep.. its love...

Thanx for the help

 

[JerseyWendy]

I'm not going to BS you, I've NEVER heard of a Big Red. But I would NEVER allow a 16 year old Mac to be put down either If you have the room and the means, GO FOR IT! A little TLC will go a LONG way!

Now there's a rant coming on: WHO in their right (birdy) mind would put a HEALTHY mac down for behavioral reasons?????? For whatever reasons he "misbehaves" there MUST be a reason.

Poor guy! So please..pretty please. If you can, TAKE HIM, and give him a chance. You might be oh-so-surprised how he may "be" after he learns what TRUST is all about

 

[94lt1]

He drew blood... he's mine lol it means he wants to love me lmao..

He's a plucker too... but hopefully that will pass too.. my vet is on the way to check him out

 

[94lt1]

He's a big boy... wow...he's coming to the front of the cage now... I guess a little blood goes a long way? Gave him a walnut and he's saying hello now..

Pray for my digits please

He's a ruby.. or so it seems.. either way, he needs a friend I wonder how Monte will feel about this?

 

[JerseyWendy]

I am SO happy for you! Seriously!!! Ok, so not for your bo-boos you'll be getting (alreay got), but for HIM!

This is a love story in the making...wait and see

 

[JerseyWendy]

...and while my fingers got the best of me I forgot to add:

HE IS GORGEOUS!!!!!!

 

[aliray]

He's beautiful but looks like he is going to need a new cage. And by the way did you stock up on bandaids? also walnuts. His colors are so pretty

 

[94lt1]

Already looking for a new cage... might just have one built. Idk.. or recondition this one.. sand blast it and get it repaired.. leave the paint off..

No band aids lol..

Nuts.. yep got those for my other macaw and my amazon..and we crack em for the sun

 

[aliray]

Sounds like you have everything covered except the bandaids. Thank you for taking him in . I have a feeling he is going to have a much happier life from now on

 

[94lt1]

My vet has to take him.... he has a severe respiratory infection poor guy... I hope he's OK...I'll keep you guys informed.
EDIT
OK.. my vet thinks he has a severe respiratory infection. He's gotta take him and gas him to be able to fully check him over..

 

[plax]

Good on you, 94lt1 !!! He needs proper love and care and plenty of attention. Life dealt him a terrible hand. You're his savior!

Please keep us updated on him. Let us know as soon as you learn the prognosis for his respiratory issue.

Thank you so much!!!

 

[Karigan]

Keep us updated for sure!

 

[JerseyWendy]

My vet has to take him.... he has a severe respiratory infection poor guy... I hope he's OK...I'll keep you guys informed.
EDIT
OK.. my vet thinks he has a severe respiratory infection. He's gotta take him and gas him to be able to fully check him over..

BEST of luck!!! I wish him a speedy and complete recovery. Poor boy!
...goes to show you what neglect can do

 

[94lt1]

While the vet had him gassed I took the opportunity to handle him, he actually seemed to try to cuddle before darkness took him

The vet is thinking sack mites.. port bird.. I'm having the vet hold on to him for a few days and get him going in the right direction.. I'm being cautious, but I think no this big knuckle head can be a great bird.. he just needs some tlc. And,

I need some welders gloves...

 

[Karigan]

Make sure he gets his 6 week quarantine from the other birds too, especially if he's been confirmed as carrying something. Keep him in a different room, wash your hands, maybe even change cloths between him and your birds.

 

[JJones1719]

Karigan is correct, please quarantine your Ruby Macaw.
Thank you for taking them in and giving them a loving home.
Due to their age 16, you will really need to work with them.
The Ruby has the best and worse of the world. They have the sweetness of the Green Wing and Nippy personality of the Scarlet. With a lot of work and handling, perhaps you can bring out the Green Wing in them.
Please keep us posted.
Never underestimate the power of their beak. The Green Wing has approx 200 lbs of preasure and can very easy hurt you, your hands, and fingers so keep them out of their reach until you are able to handle and completely bond with them. Keep us posted. Thanks again Joe

 

[94lt1]

Karigan is correct, please quarantine your Ruby Macaw.
Thank you for taking them in and giving them a loving home.
Due to their age 16, you will really need to work with them.
The Ruby has the best and worse of the world. They have the sweetness of the Green Wing and Nippy personality of the Scarlet. With a lot of work and handling, perhaps you can bring out the Green Wing in them.
Please keep us posted.
Never underestimate the power of their beak. The Green Wing has approx 200 lbs of preasure and can very easy hurt you, your hands, and fingers so keep them out of their reach until you are able to handle and completely bond with them. Keep us posted. Thanks again Joe

Yeah he's already gotten ahold of me.. and since I'm a musician, its gonna be tough but I did it before with my scarlet. Thanx for the heads up

 

[JerseyWendy]

Yeah he's already gotten ahold of me.. and since I'm a musician, its gonna be tough but I did it before with my scarlet. Thanx for the heads up

Just trying to make "light" of a tough circumstance here....but you said you're a musician? Singer, songwriter??? What instrument(s)??? You mentioned "fingers". Pianist? Guitarist? :54: