should i get a blue & gold macaw or an african grey?

[Babyrizzmuffin101_ohio]

The short answer is not too bad.
She did lay one egg mainly cuz we were letting her “make a nest” in the kitchen cupboard.
We don’t allow that anymore.

From what I have seen on YouTube male CAG’s are harder to deal with. They get really worked up trying to feed (regurgitate) and mate with you.
Our Bella does do a little regurgitation for my wife but not too much.

The only aggression with her is what I would call cage aggression. When I feed her she likes to play “catch the fingers “ and she means business.

ive had some friends who've had similar expirences,
does you CAG regurgitate often? and is it gross?

 

[texsize]

ive had some friends who've had similar expirences,
does you CAG regurgitate often? and is it gross?

Almost never to me.
She regurgitates for my wife usually when she is in her cage and my wife stops by for a scratch.

It’s a little gross by human standards.
By bird standard it’s flattering and a complement.
I can say this cuz my Yellow nape regurgitates to me.
Most of what he brings up he re-swallows.
But it’s something that you don’t want to encourage.
I put my Yellow nape back in his cage when he gets like that.

 

[Babyrizzmuffin101_ohio]

Almost never to me.
She regurgitates for my wife usually when she is in her cage and my wife stops by for a scratch.

It’s a little gross by human standards.
By bird standard it’s flattering and a complement.
I can say this cuz my Yellow nape regurgitates to me.
Most of what he brings up he re-swallows.
But it’s something that you don’t want to encourage.
I put my Yellow nape back in his cage when he gets like that.

is it as common in macaws?

 

[texsize]

is it as common in macaws?

No idea, I have never owned a macaw.

 

[Babyrizzmuffin101_ohio]

No idea, I have never owned a macaw.

thank you for the advice!

 

[gutterfalcon]

hello everyone,
after the death of my last birds two years ago now i feel in the next year i will be ready for another (also depending on lifestyle factors.) and was wondering if an african grey or a BG macaw would suit me better so i will say a bit about what im looking for. I would love a silly and playful bird that i can train free flight and tricks/commands that just wants to be in my company and is very affectionate, for me the bigger the better. I know individuals vary but would also like a cuddly bird (i am willing to spend a lot)
let me know what you think!

 

[gutterfalcon]

hello everyone,
after the death of my last birds two years ago now i feel in the next year i will be ready for another (also depending on lifestyle factors.) and was wondering if an african grey or a BG macaw would suit me better so i will say a bit about what im looking for. I would love a silly and playful bird that i can train free flight and tricks/commands that just wants to be in my company and is very affectionate, for me the bigger the better. I know individuals vary but would also like a cuddly bird (i am willing to spend a lot)
let me know what you think!

I wanted a Blue & Gold , I used to go to this store they had three , Loose on a tree , they were great climbing on me and playing with me . When it was time for me to leave I couldn't get them off me Feet & Beaks as Hands the owner would have to help me dis Bird , But They Scream .& Chew your wood work . I now have a Grey Timneh Rescue , My opinion is Blue & Golds would be more playful with you But Screams & Destructive .

 

[Macawdamia Nut]

I wanted a Blue & Gold , I used to go to this store they had three , Loose on a tree , they were great climbing on me and playing with me . When it was time for me to leave I couldn't get them off me Feet & Beaks as Hands the owner would have to help me dis Bird , But They Scream .& Chew your wood work . I now have a Grey Timneh Rescue , My opinion is Blue & Golds would be more playful with you But Screams & Destructive .

Any bird is destructive if you allow it to be. The key is to train your bird not to damage things and to watch it like a hawk!

My avian vet’s office has a lot of chewed molding and wooden picture frames. I have not experienced chewed molding, frames or furniture, but there was (operative word being “was”) a cheap bath mat in the bathroom that my macaw loved to pluck. I have super expensive hand-knotted wool and silk rugs throughout my house. He doesn’t touch those because the weave is so tight, but cheap bath mats are like catnip to him! Needless to say I do not buy bath mats anymore.

 

[Babyrizzmuffin101_ohio]

I wanted a Blue & Gold , I used to go to this store they had three , Loose on a tree , they were great climbing on me and playing with me . When it was time for me to leave I couldn't get them off me Feet & Beaks as Hands the owner would have to help me dis Bird , But They Scream .& Chew your wood work . I now have a Grey Timneh Rescue , My opinion is Blue & Golds would be more playful with you But Screams & Destructive .

thank you for this advice, i will weigh up my options!