My Macaw Journey Has Started

[CPT4Wheel]

I talked to a reputable reader tonight, that is also local (a big plus), and was told that I shouldn't start with a GW as my first Macaw. Should I be looking at a different Macaw? I chose the GW for several reasons, including temperament as well as looks, but is there a better choice? On a side note, the reader has a very long waiting list for his GWs.

 

[kendrafitz]

Did the breeder give you a reason?

Our first and only bird is a GW. We met when she was 2 months old and fell in love. It has worked out for us. So even if you don't have large macaw experience, it can work. As long as you do your research and give lots of time and love.


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[itzjbean]

Not sure why the breeder tried to discourage you from a Greenwing, as far as I know they would be one of the easier macaws to handle as a first-time macaw, though the Blue & Gold could also be equally handleable and easygoing as well. These two generally are the calmer, goofier dispositions. Scarlet and Military would be on the other side of the spectrum here, being more feisty/high strung.

 

[CPT4Wheel]

Update!!

I got an email from a reader that I was talking to before Avian Adventures, and was told that a bird that previously had a deposit was now available. I contacted Avian Adventures and was told that they didn't have eggs and had no idea if or when they would. That with the additional thought that I was 3rd in line has lead me to decide to go with the reader I was in contact with first. The great thing about this is that I will have a bird in just about 2 months instead of 7 months to a year or longer.

The baby will be DNA tested next week and if he/she is weaned by the 3-4 of June I will be able to pick it up while I'm in Florida (it will be about 23 weeks old). If it is not weaned I ill have it shipped to us in Atlanta. The broader has stressed to me that he will not let the bird go until it is fully weaned, to which I replied "exactly what I wanted to hear".

So without further ado, here's the baby... Last 2 pics were from yesterday.

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[itzjbean]

How exciting!!!I love baby macaws! And he/she is a beauty. Can't wait to see if it's a girl or boy!

 

[Birdman666]

My Maggie was an Avian Adventures bird...

Greenwings are amazing birds. Good choice! With a greenwing, it's all about the socialization... They're big loving goofballs.

Bite pressure training is the first thing you want to do. Lots of play time and socialization around strangers... do that, you have a lifetime companion bird.

 

[Luckyandjenn]

Omg what a cute baby congrats i know your going to have tons of fun with emm

 

[greytness]

Very cute! Get ready for the adventure of your life! Macaws are funny, engaging, bratty at times, and masters at figuring out how to take down toys, dumping bowls and even jail breaking their cages!

 

[Birdman666]

Very cute! Get ready for the adventure of your life! Macaws are funny, engaging, bratty at times, and masters at figuring out how to take down toys, dumping bowls and even jail breaking their cages!

Ruby takes hers apart...

I just bought a new one that she can't do that with. Changed the nuts on the other bird cages to lock nuts. Fixed her little wagon!