Macaw take two.

[Meldara]

So after last valentines fiasco my boyfriend wants to try getting me a macaw again. If you haven't read my thread in new people fourm its prety much he got me a green wing for valentines i had pneumonia so he was keeping it at his house until i was well and his mother accidentally let it get loose and is pretty sure a hawk or eagle got it. He lives waaay out in the woods and there are a lot of them out there.

After doing a little of his own research, not enough but some, hes convinced he wants to get me a baby baby, thats on two or three feedings day.One because it cant fly off on him, two he thinks HE'LL be able to bond better with it if it starts out small,(he thinks their pretty but is afraid of the beak) and three the price. Four he read somthing about free flight training going better if you have then when their babies, And after having one get loose and not come back, i can see why but i'm skeptical.

I used to help my grandfather feed his cockatoos.So ive had hand feeding experience. He had a pair that where suppose to be two boys, SURPRISE! Anyway that was Years ago. I know getting a baby that young has a lot of risks and that a macaw feeding is a lot different from a cockatoo feeding. And i'm hoping some opinions other then my own will dissuade him from this, cute as little fuzzy babies are.

Has anyone heard of or done business with a place called Blue ribbon pet farm. Other then the two info videos they have put on youtube about them selves i cant find any other information or reviews about them. Anyone have a Breeder that i could point him topo instead, they would recommend? I do eventually want to foster or rescue, but i want to start out with a baby so i know abit more what to expect, if that makes any sense

 

[Pinkbirdy]

I loved my breeder [Brightwood Aviarys ] from Georgia. cant say enough good things about them .Mine was shipped to Newyork[and it worked out great]. She doesn't have any now but [im sure she will] I have to say this bird almost came trained [if that's possible] she has visitors 3 times a week [so the learn to like everyone]. So sorry about your other guy

 

[RavensGryf]

IMO, I don't think you should get an unweaned baby. It is a myth that they bond "better" when they're real babies. Of course they're selling for less than a weaned baby who had more time and money into it. Why does your boyfriend want you guys to have a macaw in particular if he's afraid of the beak? There are so many other beautiful bird species to consider also!

I'm not sure how to post a link to an existing thread, but if you want more insight, and something for your boyfriend to read too, do a search for my recent thread called "Unweaned babies a trend these days?"

 

[Terry57]

Here is your thread, RavensGryf:
http://www.parrotforums.com/questions-answers/42431-unweaned-babies-trend-these-days.html

I also agree that I think unweaned babies are not a good idea.

 

[Meldara]

He got me one in the first place because ive always wanted one and he knew i was working and saving up for one. One of the first things i said when we got together was Im going to one day have a macaw, If this is going to work i have to know youll be ok with it now instead of down the road where you'll make me choose. He prety much said the same to me only about goats XD

I have enough my self For the bird, cage and toys ect.. but not enough yet for the just in case emergency savings. Like i have for petri and my dogs. Each need their own fund just in case everything goes to hell at once XD. Im a little parranoid like that. He thought it would be romantic to get me one and surprise me with it. But now that i know were planning it a little better.

Thanks for the link ill show it to him tomorrow. I'm a little weary of someone that would ship baby's that young. I think ive about talked him out of an unweaned one when i mentioned that he wouldn't sell a Puppy before it was weaned why would he think it was ok for a bird.Espicialy when they need ever more time with the parrents or caregivers.

 

[RavensGryf]

I have enough my self For the bird, cage and toys ect.. but not enough yet for the just in case emergency savings. Like i have for petri and my dogs. Each need their own fund just in case everything goes to hell at once XD. Im a little parranoid like that.

Actually I think that's smart thinking ...good luck :41: