BMustee Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I had a little free time today at work so I got my camera and played with my B&G boyfriend Ethel. The hand is Joann's...she is telling Ethel that she knows his game. He doesn't like her and LOVE to bite her.:laugh: Here is Ethel giving me the "I was being good look" after he was trying to bite Joann. I know I'm nuts, but Ethel loves my fingers and bobs & chews on them. Here is his beauty shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 You certainly have a way with Ethel Berna, he is a good looking B & G macaw and I think you have him spoiled rotten don't you, thanks for sharing some of Ethel with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUKEdevils36 Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 great pics. Ethel really seems to take to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 He is spoiled ROTTEN!!! It's pretty funny because he is one of the biggest biters at the store...he nails at least one person a day that mess with him, but he must know that I'm not scared of that beak of his. When he wants my attention he will dance and jump on his stand or on the railing and inflate his crop to the point it looks like he is going to explode. I say he is "holding his breath" like a kid would do to get his way.:laugh: I bring my camera with me almost every day but I can never seem to get a picture of him doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrew5 Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Great pics! I think he is spoiled (just a little). You have such a great job. I can't imagine getting bit with that big beak, its bad enough from a grey. Thanks for sharing the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siobha9 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I know I'm nuts, but Ethel loves my fingers and bobs & chews on them. Yes you are definitely nuts! I am really scared of B&G's beaks! They are so big and powerful looking :ohmy: You have to be either nuts or very very brave:blink: He is a beauty though, thanks for the pictures;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Great pictures Berna,thanks for sharing Ethel,still a funny name for a boy tho :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 The macaw beaks really don't bother me. I would rather be bit by a big beak than a little. It's funny when Ethel gets my fingers because he is actually being pretty gentle considering how big his beak is. Sometimes he bites down a little too hard but I tell him to "be nice" and he lets up on the pressure. I love how funny Ethels name is. When you think of the name Ethel you think a little old lady but Ethel is a huge male macaw...I bet he's a good 1300-1350 grams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Ethel sure is a beauty! I think that beak would frighten me off a bit though! Thanks for the pics, they are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Great photos Berna and "Ethel" the Boy is a beauty. I can not help but picture your finger in a set of large pruning shears just ready to lop off a branch :pinch: I know it's probably not gonna happen, but man, your finger looks very small in the huge pruner. :-) Of course, who am I to speak when I do the same. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Ethel is magnificent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 He really is a beautiful bird so when are you going to adopt him He obviously only has eyes for you if He bites everyone else. He would make a wonderful addition to your flock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyric Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 What great photos! Thanks for sharing those with us. I think Ethel really would love to go home with you, but I'm not sure what Elmo would think about sharing her momma with a boy like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaxtersMom Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I love those photos. Ethel looks like a big baby...so cute! Baxter grabs my fingers like that too and bobs his head up and down. He is very gentle most of the time but every now and then he will push his limits and I have to tell him to "be nice" and he lets up. I would love to have a macaw but I would have to get a bigger house. Maybe on day, sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I just envy what a great job you have BMUSTEE. Love your pics. Keep'm coming, just keep'm coming!!{Feel-good-0002006B} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 Oh I would LOVE to bring Ethel home..and Pattie and Sasha...but I had to move back in with my dad about a year ago because of this WONDERFUL economy we got going on. As soon as I get my own house I'll think about expanding my flock. Dan, I picture the same thing:laugh: . Sometimes I wonder if ethel will pull my finger back and make me say "uncle" for a nut though.:laugh: :woohoo: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaFawkes Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 LOL so cute! I do the same thing with my fingers to tuki..shes very gentle USUALLY. Sometimes she gets a bit overexcited and pinches a bit hard...but like Ethyl eases up when I say be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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