Barbara2 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Good for you Kevin! And congrats on your new baby. Your mind and your heart are in the right place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Well congratulations on your Blue and Gold. I can't wait to hear more about him. We have an Other Birds Room so you can post pictures and brag about your new macaw!!!!! Again, congratulations!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 Nice one kev. You must keep us upto date. Do I understand it right you have the macaw now. What's the first couple of days been like ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 You say you had greys and a macaw before, and now have another grey. And now you are talking to a breeder about a macaw. I feel somewhat compelled to tap you on the shoulder about this one. You briefly mentioned your prior birds in an earlier post, and of course I don't know the details around your earlier birds. I don't need to know the details. What I'm asking is that you take a close look at your prior experience as data points around your current situation. Reemphasizing what Dave007 has said: We really can't tell you if it's silly. Silly doesn't apply here. Ability to give a parrot as much attention as possible, be around as much as possible, socialize as much as possible---those things do apply. Make sure this is a good choice for you and the birds. Especially the birds. These are positive, lifetime relationships we are creating. And of course, you and your bird(s) have all of our support regardless of your decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Yes, I have had him since last Sunday. He's been relatively quiet and allows me to give him walnuts and lets me pet his beak and head. He has squawked a little bit each day that I have heard when I 've been home, but not a lot. Today I've been home all morning and he's not made a sound. He is very inquisitive about me and comes to the side of the cage every time I go near him. I just wonder how long it will take before he let's me put him on my hand??? Anyway, I think I read in other birds...that you got a macaw as well. Congratulations to you. I watched the videos and can easily see why you fell head over heels for her. What a sweet bird. Keep me posted on your endeavor and I will do the same. Kevin....Seems like be both followed our hearts on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 http://img837.imageshack.us/i/imagehwf.jpg/ No Kev only met my little girl today. She isn't weened for another minimum of 4 weeks. Just one thing if anyone can answer. She's a loverly cuddly bird, but she as a dodge toe. On her left leg she as three toes forward and only one back. As anyone come across this before. I hear it's common in smaller birds but don't affect the bird at all. Anyone ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I have never heard of that, however, I have an owl finch that lost all of his front toes that was given to me. He gets around perfectly and even became a father two years ago. He is doing well and you'd never know if you didn't because he flies and moves just like the others. I'm sure someone here will know what the prognosis is for a dodge toe. I'm hoping that it's nothing that causes a problem for your little girl. I'll keep looking into it.... Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Thanks Kev. How's the two birds today ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Chris, about the foot if it has been that way since it hatched as in a birth defect then the bird will learn to get along with it that way as it doesn't know any different, handicapped birds learn to adapt to their deformities and you may have to make a few adjustments to the cage or playstand but I doubt it, I bet that bird does just fine with the foot the way it is, lovely picture of a beautiful macaw, thanks for sharing it with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 I've got some more pics. I'll try and put them up. The grey forum is still one of the best. Hope it's ok to post my macaw on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Streetwise, you should start a new thread in the "Other Birds Room" for your macaw. This is the Grey Lounge meant for African Greys. I look forward to seeing your new macaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Ok cheers. Could one of the moderators move this. Then new topics I'll post in other birds. Kev make sure you move with me. Lol. I want to keep in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Perhaps our Super Moderator or Administrators can move it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I can't find you on the other site... other birds. Are you there yet? Don't want to lose touch. Keep me posted. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 I've sent you a message kev. We wont loose touch, I'll need someone to moan at when the two birds are running me ragged. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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