Good Morning,
I am so grateful to have found this site. My name is Joanne, and I just purchased a Catalina macaw that I have decided to call Max. He is three years old and I got him from a pet aviary store. He's only been in my house for 48 hrs.
Max had been a fixture at the store for the last three years. He was born there and hand raised. From what I was told, Max didn't like to come out of his cage and when he did, he climbed to the top and would bite people when they tried to put him back. When i saw him, he seemed to really like me. I was even able to kiss him on his head and the staff was amazed and said "he really likes you" You've gotten farther with him than anyone. He was trying to regurgitate for me, and I was sitting on the floor with his cage open and he was running around and cocking his head and seems very happy. My intention was not to get a macaw, I was actually looking for a conure. But once I heard his story and how he seemed to really take a liking to me, I felt compelled to get him. I felt bad that he was passed by with so many people who were interested in getting babies instead.
My best friend is currently living with me and when we got Max home, he has really taking a liking to her, doing the same behaviors to me that he did in the pet store, Ive become second rate. I called the pet store and they advised that my friend should not interact with him at all because he will bond with her and will essentially become her bird. (She will not be staying with us forever) my friend has agreed not to interact with him (and i feel horrible about that, since its obvious he does like her.)
I have no idea what to do in this situation. Can some one please advise? I know that I need to reestablish my connection with him.And because of his background Im really unsure how to do that. However, if he's decided that she is his person, am I without hope??
I am speaking to him softly and letting him get used to his new surroundings. I love this little guy and want to give him a good life. I don't expect our bond to form overnight, I just want to form it the correct way. Ive been reading the posts on this forum and thank you for any wisdom you could impart.
Joanne
I am so grateful to have found this site. My name is Joanne, and I just purchased a Catalina macaw that I have decided to call Max. He is three years old and I got him from a pet aviary store. He's only been in my house for 48 hrs.
Max had been a fixture at the store for the last three years. He was born there and hand raised. From what I was told, Max didn't like to come out of his cage and when he did, he climbed to the top and would bite people when they tried to put him back. When i saw him, he seemed to really like me. I was even able to kiss him on his head and the staff was amazed and said "he really likes you" You've gotten farther with him than anyone. He was trying to regurgitate for me, and I was sitting on the floor with his cage open and he was running around and cocking his head and seems very happy. My intention was not to get a macaw, I was actually looking for a conure. But once I heard his story and how he seemed to really take a liking to me, I felt compelled to get him. I felt bad that he was passed by with so many people who were interested in getting babies instead.
My best friend is currently living with me and when we got Max home, he has really taking a liking to her, doing the same behaviors to me that he did in the pet store, Ive become second rate. I called the pet store and they advised that my friend should not interact with him at all because he will bond with her and will essentially become her bird. (She will not be staying with us forever) my friend has agreed not to interact with him (and i feel horrible about that, since its obvious he does like her.)
I have no idea what to do in this situation. Can some one please advise? I know that I need to reestablish my connection with him.And because of his background Im really unsure how to do that. However, if he's decided that she is his person, am I without hope??
I am speaking to him softly and letting him get used to his new surroundings. I love this little guy and want to give him a good life. I don't expect our bond to form overnight, I just want to form it the correct way. Ive been reading the posts on this forum and thank you for any wisdom you could impart.
Joanne
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