Our New Beginning....

[ILBnGguy18]

So here we go into Macaw-land

Laid 3-19-16

Crack! 4-12-16

Happy Hatchday 4-14-16

 

[Flboy]

Oh wow! I would be terrified!

 

[JerseyWendy]

Oh this is AWESOME! What a great breeder to send you those pics! CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

[Allee]

Look at that! Sweet photo of the tiny miracle! Congratulations!

 

[ILBnGguy18]

Sunday my wife and I go to the Breeder's house to see the little guy (?) and put down the deposit!!

 

[JerseyWendy]

You both must be SO excited!!! Don't forget to take pics, ok?

 

[ILBnGguy18]

We went to the Breeder today to see our new baby B&G and put down the deposit

Say hello to "Marley" (after Bob Marley) - 10 days old now.

The first of the clutch of 3 eggs to hatch!!

It was feeding time and this little bugger has quite the appetite. AND quite the set of lungs too!!

 

[JerseyWendy]

Oh I love that you get to watch Marley grow like this!

How often will you go visit? I bet next time the eyes will be open.

 

[BIRDIGIRL]

This is precious...wonderful to meet you Marley ...and it seems like he is quiet the character already...Fab pics Thank you for sharing them with us

 

[ILBnGguy18]

Yea, it is super cool to have the opportunity to be part of the bird's growth. We'll probably go to see Marley every 3rd or 4th week.

We are in the far Western suburbs of Chicago, and it's like investing half a day to drive into the city. See Marley and spend a few hours talking with the Brian the breeder and then deal with the brutal Chicago traffic getting back home - it makes for quite an day.

For ANYONE that is interested in a great Breeder with awesome birds, I would HIGHLY suggest contacting Brian Douglas @ Micro-Brood Aviary https://www.birdbreeders.com/breeder/8364/micro-brood-aviary-oak-park-IL/reviews. Brian is a breeder and an avian locator. Fantastic guy, hugely knowledgeable. He has been into birds his entire life.

Brian also works with Dr. Scott McDonald, one of the leading Avian Vets in the country. Scott E. McDonald

Oh I love that you get to watch Marley grow like this!

How often will you go visit? I bet next time the eyes will be open.

 

[Blancaej]

How super cool! Love that you got to hold the baby already! So fun and exciting! Congrats!

 

[ILBnGguy18]

We go to the Breeder to see Marley on Saturday. I will try to get a video this time.

Some update pictures....

Eyes starting to open on 5-2-16 (18 days old)


Today (26 days old) eyes wide open


Feathers becoming a bit more distinct, beak getting darker

 

[Christinenc2000]

Such a sweetie and I LOVE your signature

 

[ILBnGguy18]

Thanks!

My signature was an inspiration borrowed from a friend

Such a sweetie and I LOVE your signature

 

[Mariar]

Omg the pictures are amazing!! Please keep us updated .

 

[ILBnGguy18]

We got to visit with Marley again today





My, what big feet you are getting


What do you do after a big meal? Naptime!!

 

[Brittany741]

OMG he is SO big, and totally adorable. What a perfect name. He's jammin'

 

[AmyMyBlueFront]

These pictures are simply AMAZING!! Look how big Marley is already! And you could see he pigged out with that huge crop lol..and those feet!..and that BEAKY!! :11: You guys are sooooo lucky to be a part of this guy's<??> growth at such a young age. By the time you do get hime home,he will be super bonded with you. Congrats! And yes, PLEASE keep us posted! and PICTURES! WE LOVE PICTURES!!


Jim

 

[ILBnGguy18]

This was from Monday - Marley was 39 days old

We are going for a Marley visit on Friday, more pictures.

 

[ILBnGguy18]

So life has been pretty busy, so I've been SLOW on updates.

Marley is now 80 days old and we went to visit him again on Saturday.

Our big boy (or girl) is now perching on my arm or in a tree, eating solid food (fruits like orange, grapes, prickly pear and apple) and close to being fully feathered!!

My wife and I are so crazy about Marley it is not even funny, we can't wait till August to get him home!!