Mini Macaws

[Tycos_mom]

Hi Ive been offer a Severe Macaw that has been neglected for about 1 1/2 years he is 5or6 yrs old and his owner developed a extream e allergy to him after she went through cemo for her breast cancer. he has been lock in a cage in a back room for that long. the owner understands that the bird needs a new forever home badly. he is no longer a pet because of being locked up. I don't know much about these birds but I'm concidering taking it because I have always wanted a Macaw and but they have always been way out of my price range and I've always felt that my house is just not large enough for a huge Macaw. This seem to me like a gift from God Its a Macaw but it a smaller one just the right size for me and my 1500 square foot home. If any one has a Severe Macaw any thing that you can tell me about them would be wonderful. Things like what kind of toys do they prefer. Are they good talkers, Are they cuddley birds or are they more on the independent side, anything and every thing you can tell me about them would help me. how are they with other birds. thanks in advance for any help you can give me. The bird is about 500 miles away from me right now the lady that owns him is coming down to the vancouver area to drop him off to me on Nov.8th so I have a couple weeks to gather as much information about these birds as I can. She is going to email me some pictures later today so I will post them so you can see him also. Ive googled severe macaws and read alot about them but it always good to get first hand info from bird owners. Can they be rescued and learn to trust again. I have tons of patients and love to give I just don't know much. from what I've read on the net the are very devoted to their human companions and love to chew so they need lots of differnt thing to sink their beacks into. also I read that they have to learn at an early age to use their beaks in a gentle way. he was a pet a couple years ago and was totaly loved but now she cant even be near gim for more than minute or her throat swells and she can't breath she doesnt want her beloved parrot to live like this she wants to give him to someone who will love him and be able to spend as much time as she used to with him and now can't. I feel so sorry for this bird he has lost his human and he probubly has no Idea why she is doing this to him when they used to be so close. Poor baby really needs someone to love him again his name is Gizmo I could realy use your input on this.

 

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[judygram]

Pat I don't know anything about severe macaws but if this is what you want then go for it. I am glad that you are able and willing to give this bird a forever home where it can be out of its prison of a cage and become a pet again.

 

I'm sure some of the other members will give you some advice and do research all you can find out before that time comes and good luck to you in your endeavor.

 

I look forward to seeing some pictures when you get them.

[BaxtersMom]

I would take him in a minute!! Even if he does need work. I could never have a full size Macaw, my home is not big enough for one either. Me and my husband did see a severe macaw at a pet shop a few weeks back. I fell in love with him. I wanted him real bad but I want every bird I see:laugh:

 

I don't have the answers for you but I'm sure with as much experience you have with rescues you would be a great mom to Gizmo. I think you found each other for a reason. It was meant to be. Please keep us updated on him:)

[Tycos_mom]

They really are beautiful birds and so much like the big guys in a small package from what I've read so far I don't think it would be that diffucult. He was and is very loved. His owner is just heart broken that this alergy that she has developed just won't go away. She is also afraid that her cancer is going to come back and then Gizmo will really have no one so she really thinks its best for him to get a new forever home now. A good friend of mine aparently goes to church with this woman and she put us in touch with each other because she know how much I love my birds. That why I said its like a gift from God. I was going to get another Grey next year anyway so instead I could have a Macaw. It really is like it was meant to be. I just wish I could meet Gizmo face to Face before I say yes. I guess I could take a drive up there its only a few hundred Miles.

[judygram]

Pat how could he refuse you, you have such a love for your flock and I am sure he will see that but if you want to see him before you commit to taking him then go for it but I think this was meant to be like you said.

[lovemyGreys]

Pat if you go for Gizmo i dont think your be dissapointed at all The severe macaw,also known as Chestnut- Fronted macaw are wonderful birds.I did a ton of research on them while looking for a macaw myself.

 

One of the main characteristics of the Severe Macaw is that it is so people friendly and its size is somewhat more manageable as it measures at only about twenty inches from head to tail. The severe macaw is extremely responsive to interaction with humans and in giving and getting lots of affection.

Ropes make great toys to be chewed on and for the severe macaw to climb on as well, because they are great climbers. Wooden toys are fun and keep the severe macaw beak occupied and deterred against more destructive chewing.

 

As far as food goes, they’re not as finicky as other birds. The severe macaw will eat nuts, fruit, seed, pellets, beans, vegetables, and all sorts of treats, very similiar to a grey.

 

Good luck in your decision

[Tycos_mom]

Thankyou LMG I've been waiting for that kind of responce. I think that I'm going to take him. He is still very young and has not been out of the pet scene for long a Year is realy nothing in the life of a Macaw. I think that with love and patients he will respond quite quickly. I have a huge empty cage that has been sitting in my dining room or months I think its time I got a nice bird like Gizmo to make his home in it. with a name like Gizmo how can he be anything but woderful. The cage is 40'w x 36'd x 54'h not including the playtop I'm sure that it will be a good size for him. I will continue my research until the 8th on November when he can be delivered to me. Now that I've finaly made my desision I'm very excited. I want him here Yesterday:woohoo:

[Poppy]

I'm sure you will make a a wonderful mum for him !

You have not gone into this likely

He will be well loved and I'm sure make a wonderful addition to your already extended family .

Karma to you foe doing such a wonderful job

Marie

[she]

Go for it Pat.Gizmo needs a home and I am sure his present owner will be relieved he has found one.Take that drive, Go get him.

[lovemyGreys]

Your very Welcome Pat

Im sure you will enrich this little guys life,you know to well time & patience will win Gizmo round.As a forum we will be here to support you with any problems you may encounter aswell as the successful steps you make not matter how small thay are

[annmarie73]

Good for you Pat! That bird needs you to give him a good life. Give him lots of love, because he deserves it. I am sure the previous owner will be thrilled as well. Consider yourself blessed by the Creator of the universe.

 

Proverbs 12:10

A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.