New Macaw owner need help!

[Penguinpuff]

Hi, I'm 19 years old and I have two pet macaws. One Blue and gold she is a year and 2 months old, I also have a male Fiesta macaw he is A year and 5 months old. I got them from the same breeder, so they grew up in the same house and they do know each other.

The male tries to feed the female, are they bonding or are they trying to become a breeding pair? Also they try to get over to each others cages. She will climb off her cage to stand on his. Or when he's out he will fly to her cage. When I do have them out at the same time they click each others beak and peck at each other. I can't tell if they are fighting or playing. If someone could help me out that would be wonderful. Thank you!

 

[Pinkbirdy]

It does sound like their liking each other [its good to have a friend]. Their not used to each other . So im sure their testing the waters with each other [and can be a bit of a power struggle.} My males get a little much for the females sometimes. So its nice to be able to get away from each other. I would let them interact [just don't leave them unattended. What a Fiesta Macaw cross .

 

[Birdman666]

They are too young to breed - YET.

Bonding for the moment. They are like brother and sister.

Separate them at your own peril... They will likely become very upset.

No harm at this age. Around age 7-ish though watch out for the male!

 

[JerseyWendy]

I actually had to look up Fiesta Macaw and here is what I found:

 

[GladeWing]

Thanks for looking that up, JerseyWendy... I didn't know what hybridization it was either! Good to know ^^

 

[Birdman666]

4th generation hybrid of hybrid of hybrids...

I can't keep any of those guys straight. Only the basic ones you see all the time.

One of the prettiest birds I ever worked with was a Ruby Macaw. (Scarlet/Greenwing) I mean JUST GORGEOUS, stunning wing colors.

The theory of hybridization - other than make your own unique rainbow colored species of parrot (and charge more for it cuz it's one-ish of a kind) - is that these birds get the best of both worlds. In this case they were trying to reduce that Scarlet temperament/beakiness issue...

IN THIS CASE - what they created was a super smart, super mechanical bird that got the absolute WORST of both species, i.e. Full blown greenwing dominance, plus the Scarlett short tempered/beakiness issues...

Most difficult macaw rehab I ever worked with. It took 8 months to do the basics with this bird cuz she was evil through and through, and determined to sucker you into a gotcha! Ever seen a macaw lower it's head and go all poofy and beg for a head scratch? [Oh please, oh please, oh please, put a finger or an arm in range of my beak! CHOMP!!!]

 

[Merlee]

What are your plans for these two?

If you continue to allow them to socialize more with each other than you, then later they may not want to interact with you. Something to think about for the future.

 

[Penguinpuff]

The blue and gold is very attached to me already. The Fiesta macaw was abused before I got him. I've had him for 6 months now and he lets me pick him up and pet his back. I play with them both, and give them attention all day. I know what I'm doing with these birds. I may be 19 but I know what to do and what not to do. I always watch them when they are both outside their cage. I just wasn't so sure if they were playing or fighting. But thank you for the advice

 

[Pinkbirdy]

I actually had to look up Fiesta Macaw and here is what I found:

Holy Cow Wendy !!! Thanks for that

 

[goalerjones]

I actually had to look up Fiesta Macaw and here is what I found...

Funny, I got something completely different...

 

[MikeyTN]

Like it was mentioned already, it may be cute and all now but once hormone hits you may encounter issues.

 

[GladeWing]

I actually had to look up Fiesta Macaw and here is what I found...

Funny, I got something completely different...

I actually laughed out loud, kudos and thank you for the laugh xD

 

[Merlee]

Like it was mentioned already, it may be cute and all now but once hormone hits you may encounter issues.

Would you clarify what you are referring to?

 

[MikeyTN]

IF they become a bonded pair and when hormone hits, IF you even try to touch the female, you'll have the male coming after you to attack. And all they want is each other, not you! Unless the person understand on how to train them properly, it really isn't advised, instead of dealing with regular training, now you have something else you have to deal with. Aggression is the big main issue! Not saying they can't be friends and all, but be real careful on how far you go. A hormonal male macaw is very determined!!! I was badly bitten by one, that's something you really don't want to see....

 

[Merlee]

When not hormonal, what can happen? I just know bonded birds pay attention to each other and do not want to interact with humans. What happens if a human tries to come between the birds during other times or separates them permenantly?

 

[MonicaMc]

Wendy, that's *MY* image! Wow... that image is 6 years old and still floating around the internet!

And actually, a Fiesta Macaw is 3rd generation hybrid. The first time I heard about them, I couldn't get it straight! So I created the chart so I would know what exactly it was. 3/8's Blue & Gold, 3/8's Scarlet, and 1/4 Greenwing, approximately.


PenguinPuff, have you spoken to the breeder (AZParrots?) about your birds since you've gotten them?

 

[Penguinpuff]

Wendy, that's *MY* image! Wow... that image is 6 years old and still floating around the internet!

And actually, a Fiesta Macaw is 3rd generation hybrid. The first time I heard about them, I couldn't get it straight! So I created the chart so I would know what exactly it was. 3/8's Blue & Gold, 3/8's Scarlet, and 1/4 Greenwing, approximately.


PenguinPuff, have you spoken to the breeder (AZParrots?) about your birds since you've gotten them?

Yes I have many times, Me and Dee used to talk alot. But my real dad is the one who had the Fiesta first and abused him pretty badly. I'm the one who has come a long way with the Fiesta. With Dee's and Jerry's help of course.

 

[MonicaMc]

Sorry to hear that. It's great that you've been able to talk to their breeder about them!