to people that think these birds should be released, think again: when I was a kid, a whole batch of parrots were released (around 34 parrots of different kinds if I can recall, they were being shipped from somewhere to other) in Turkey (where I lived) and people were so happy to know that they were free now. In about a week, almost all parrots were reported dead at the evening news thanks to concerned citizens calling news stations to report the colorful birds' deaths on the streets.
@StopTheMusicThen THANK YOU for this observation. Some people can't seem to get it through their heads that releasing them at this point is a death sentence.
@Jacquibim He certainly *can*, but like most well behaved dogs, he won't unless frightened or you push him too hard in a direction he doesn't want to go. He can also play pretty rough so you have to be careful.
brids scared of the kid id be scared to if he was making tht much noise at my pet store we have a red maccaw and if u try to immatat it it gets scared tell ur kid not to make tht much noise around the brid it could bite him thinking he was a predetor
@TheLafarouch The bird's not scared - he's playing - but he can play rough if he gets excited. He *loves* excitement. I was watching (obviously since I was filming it :-)
I suspect the red macaw in your store is just getting excited but sometimes it's hard to tell. But if it's truly scared, then you shouldn't let people bother it.
@jamesb0n07 Yes, you're right. Bur freedom at this point would be a death sentence. They don't know how to find shelter, forage for themselves or what a predator looks like. They've never known any other life and frankly, they're spoiled rotten.
@jamesb0n07not all animals have some inherent wanderlust that keeps them from being content in good company. animals have been domesticated and you can't really undo that--to release a domesticated animal like that would be animal cruelty.
@1233dragon1233 Yes they do - at least a 2x4x4 foot cage. And they can live for 80 (yes 8-0) years - they are permanent pets with the intelligence of a 2 year old and the emotional stability of a 3-year old. Not like a dog/cat or small bird. Think carefully before acquiring one.
@pmac2056 okay thanks, i have cockatiels on the moment & im 16 n on the look out for a pet for when im oler and Macaw's seem to be very interessting i will do some more research andconsider it thanks alot! :) if you got any more tips please give them to me! thank you!
@1233dragon1233 More like 1000-1500. It depends on the species and age you're after, etc. Keep in mind that that is just the *bird*. Cages can run another 1000-2000, annual vet checkups 200-300, boarding them if you go on vacation 20/day or so, toys & food, supplies, etc. . We budget about $120/month for care. There are many people who get one of these guys and have to later give them up when they realize the care and expense are more than they expected and really want.
@1233dragon1233 And one last note. You're 16 and have a whole life ahead of you - education, full time job, wife and family, vacations, travel weddings... Wait until everything settles down a little before you take on this kind of life long commitment. Everybody will be better off - including your bird.
@pmac2056 yea well i can cover for the price's and checkups but yeah i know, i plann on getting one when im 20-25 yrs old :) just planning a head abit as i allways liked birds, :) also i have seen some younger Macaw's like straight from the nest a month of 1/2old on the internet near me and i was looking at average prices and it was 199,- could this be possible? the Macaw looked kinda green/blue ish
@1233dragon1233 I have wanted an African Grey parrot since I was 16. I was in a great foster home, she had a Grey & a Macaw. I loved them both. I am finally in a position 20 years later to get my grey, and will be getting him/her when weaned this year. I have special needs kids, but finally my family situation is right for me to take on that responsibility. Keep researching. After you are settled in life you will be more ready to take on the lifetime commitment for these beautiful birds!
@PsiloCybinDreamX He's are clipped and at 14 years old, he's never flown. We've had him since 3 months old. He weighs about 2.5 pounds and I'm pretty sure he doesn't have the chest muscle strength at this point to fly. Having said that, I'm also sure that given a stiff wind and a sufficient fright, he could probably flap his way to the top of a tree. So I never let him run around loose like this unless I'm right there. thanks for being concerned!
lovely :) does he sometimes swim? My cockatiels swim in the bath. they wont drown because they can swim to my knee to sit on after a quick splash. to anyone that is about to think im cruel to my birds.. they love it and it is swimming not drowning as their heads dont touch the water and they can make it from one side to the other length wise
well, truthfully I'd give a macaw more than "seconds" to drown as their feathers are semi-waterproof, they DO live in rain forests after all. Being a housepet doesn't change genetics. I understand why everyone is concerned though.
@Macawsarepeople Actually, they won't last more than a second or two. When Jazzy launched himself from my arm and landed in the pool a couple of years ago he had his wings spread and was trying to flap to keep his head out of water. One flap and his wings were under and he couldn't get them out. *Trying* to do so was about to pull his head under when I got to him. VERY SCARY. It's never happened again, but I now hold onto his toes any time I'm carrying him around.
My parakeets are pretty afraid of the water. They're about a year old and have never had their wings clipped, so once when I put one in a shallow pan of water to bathe, he was still able to fly, but he freaked out. Beautiful bird and grandson you have.
@shidenblade Thank you for your very valid concern. Be assured that I was right there while taking this video and as soon as it was finished he was back up on the ring stand.
@BudokanHacks No, he was hatched here in Texas. We picked him out when he was about a month old and brought him home at 6-months. For those of you wondering what "Arara" is, BudokanHacks is referring to the Blue and Gold Macaw's Scientific name - Ara ararauna
@derekeakins With their wings wet, they can't. My deceased budgie, Bobba, once tried to fly after he took a bath, and he fell. He was fine, because he was able to glide to the ground. But that just shows that they can't fly with wet wings. Well, except for the birds that have a special coating on their feathers that prevent them from getting wet, but a Macaw is no exception like that.
@XXchilorXX They are clipped and at 14 years old, he's never flown. We've had him since 3 months old. He weighs about 2.5 pounds and I'm pretty sure he doesn't have the chest muscle strength at this point to fly. Having said that, I'm also sure that given a stiff wind and a sufficient fright, he could probably flap his way to the top of a tree. So I never let him run around loose like this unless I'm right there. thanks for being concerned!
@XXchilorXX We have a cockatoo and her wings are clipped and so she walks around the backyard all the time, the only thing to be worried about if them destroyed stuff :D
I like how the child isn't pulling on it's tail and scary it. And just making sounds and seeing if the bird makes the sound back. Usually videos with a child and a pet makes me sad.
to people that think these birds should be released, think again: when I was a kid, a whole batch of parrots were released (around 34 parrots of different kinds if I can recall, they were being shipped from somewhere to other) in Turkey (where I lived) and people were so happy to know that they were free now. In about a week, almost all parrots were reported dead at the evening news thanks to concerned citizens calling news stations to report the colorful birds' deaths on the streets.
StopTheMusicThen 3 weeks ago 22
@StopTheMusicThen THANK YOU for this observation. Some people can't seem to get it through their heads that releasing them at this point is a death sentence.
pmac2056 3 weeks ago 24
Cleveland: That thing don't bite do it?!?
Jacquibim 3 weeks ago
@Jacquibim He certainly *can*, but like most well behaved dogs, he won't unless frightened or you push him too hard in a direction he doesn't want to go. He can also play pretty rough so you have to be careful.
pmac2056 3 weeks ago
lol kid sounds like R2-D2
SPOOFstudios 1 month ago
brids scared of the kid id be scared to if he was making tht much noise at my pet store we have a red maccaw and if u try to immatat it it gets scared tell ur kid not to make tht much noise around the brid it could bite him thinking he was a predetor
TheLafarouch 1 month ago
@TheLafarouch The bird's not scared - he's playing - but he can play rough if he gets excited. He *loves* excitement. I was watching (obviously since I was filming it :-)
I suspect the red macaw in your store is just getting excited but sometimes it's hard to tell. But if it's truly scared, then you shouldn't let people bother it.
pmac2056 1 month ago 9
@pmac2056 ohhhh now i understand see we learn something new everyday thanks and ill tell them tht
TheLafarouch 1 month ago
birds deserve their freedom also.
jamesb0n07 1 month ago 2
@jamesb0n07 Yes, you're right. Bur freedom at this point would be a death sentence. They don't know how to find shelter, forage for themselves or what a predator looks like. They've never known any other life and frankly, they're spoiled rotten.
pmac2056 1 month ago 23
@jamesb0n07not all animals have some inherent wanderlust that keeps them from being content in good company. animals have been domesticated and you can't really undo that--to release a domesticated animal like that would be animal cruelty.
paintyourxtarget 1 month ago
do Macaw's need a lot of space? seeing this i would love to have one when im older, currently i got a two cockatrice's ;)
1233dragon1233 1 month ago
@1233dragon1233 Yes they do - at least a 2x4x4 foot cage. And they can live for 80 (yes 8-0) years - they are permanent pets with the intelligence of a 2 year old and the emotional stability of a 3-year old. Not like a dog/cat or small bird. Think carefully before acquiring one.
pmac2056 1 month ago
@pmac2056 okay thanks, i have cockatiels on the moment & im 16 n on the look out for a pet for when im oler and Macaw's seem to be very interessting i will do some more research andconsider it thanks alot! :) if you got any more tips please give them to me! thank you!
Have a nice day, Sir/Madam!
1233dragon1233 1 month ago
@1233dragon1233 See crcamp.com/birds/birdicare.html for what's involved in caring for one of these.
pmac2056 1 month ago
@pmac2056 is it correct that one of these birds alone will cost up to 500-800 euro's? and thanks alot!
1233dragon1233 1 month ago
@1233dragon1233 More like 1000-1500. It depends on the species and age you're after, etc. Keep in mind that that is just the *bird*. Cages can run another 1000-2000, annual vet checkups 200-300, boarding them if you go on vacation 20/day or so, toys & food, supplies, etc. . We budget about $120/month for care. There are many people who get one of these guys and have to later give them up when they realize the care and expense are more than they expected and really want.
pmac2056 1 month ago
@1233dragon1233 And one last note. You're 16 and have a whole life ahead of you - education, full time job, wife and family, vacations, travel weddings... Wait until everything settles down a little before you take on this kind of life long commitment. Everybody will be better off - including your bird.
pmac2056 1 month ago
@pmac2056 yea well i can cover for the price's and checkups but yeah i know, i plann on getting one when im 20-25 yrs old :) just planning a head abit as i allways liked birds, :) also i have seen some younger Macaw's like straight from the nest a month of 1/2old on the internet near me and i was looking at average prices and it was 199,- could this be possible? the Macaw looked kinda green/blue ish
1233dragon1233 1 month ago
@1233dragon1233 I have wanted an African Grey parrot since I was 16. I was in a great foster home, she had a Grey & a Macaw. I loved them both. I am finally in a position 20 years later to get my grey, and will be getting him/her when weaned this year. I have special needs kids, but finally my family situation is right for me to take on that responsibility. Keep researching. After you are settled in life you will be more ready to take on the lifetime commitment for these beautiful birds!
candismalli 1 month ago
what if your bird flies off?
PsiloCybinDreamX 1 month ago
@PsiloCybinDreamX He's are clipped and at 14 years old, he's never flown. We've had him since 3 months old. He weighs about 2.5 pounds and I'm pretty sure he doesn't have the chest muscle strength at this point to fly. Having said that, I'm also sure that given a stiff wind and a sufficient fright, he could probably flap his way to the top of a tree. So I never let him run around loose like this unless I'm right there. thanks for being concerned!
pmac2056 1 month ago
cute
calin73 1 month ago
cutee
calin73 1 month ago
I love the sound macaws make!!!! i want one!!!! deff gonna have one in the future :)
oneLoneLyGirL 2 months ago
its actualy the bird who is playing fetch with the kid.
BluWolf2012 2 months ago
@derekeakins Not when they are wet!!!
dividednation44 2 months ago
lovely :) does he sometimes swim? My cockatiels swim in the bath. they wont drown because they can swim to my knee to sit on after a quick splash. to anyone that is about to think im cruel to my birds.. they love it and it is swimming not drowning as their heads dont touch the water and they can make it from one side to the other length wise
Leebsterftw 3 months ago 2
@Leebsterftw Nope - sink not swim is a Macaw's motto. Their body weight is too great. See the reply to Macawsarepeople below
pmac2056 3 months ago
@Leebsterftw thats sounds awsome ! you are a great parent! :-)
abitscinny 1 month ago
well, truthfully I'd give a macaw more than "seconds" to drown as their feathers are semi-waterproof, they DO live in rain forests after all. Being a housepet doesn't change genetics. I understand why everyone is concerned though.
Macawsarepeople 3 months ago
@Macawsarepeople Actually, they won't last more than a second or two. When Jazzy launched himself from my arm and landed in the pool a couple of years ago he had his wings spread and was trying to flap to keep his head out of water. One flap and his wings were under and he couldn't get them out. *Trying* to do so was about to pull his head under when I got to him. VERY SCARY. It's never happened again, but I now hold onto his toes any time I'm carrying him around.
pmac2056 3 months ago
awww this is so adorable. I'm not usually into macaws and big parrots, but yours is precious. (:
bangbangmyheart 3 months ago
My parakeets are pretty afraid of the water. They're about a year old and have never had their wings clipped, so once when I put one in a shallow pan of water to bathe, he was still able to fly, but he freaked out. Beautiful bird and grandson you have.
1122ares 3 months ago
what a beautiful bird!
Captntiger 3 months ago
I keep seeing the bird drowning
shidenblade 3 months ago
@shidenblade Thank you for your very valid concern. Be assured that I was right there while taking this video and as soon as it was finished he was back up on the ring stand.
pmac2056 3 months ago
@pmac2056 Hey dude, this is "Arara" From Brazil?
BudokanHacks 2 months ago
@BudokanHacks No, he was hatched here in Texas. We picked him out when he was about a month old and brought him home at 6-months. For those of you wondering what "Arara" is, BudokanHacks is referring to the Blue and Gold Macaw's Scientific name - Ara ararauna
pmac2056 1 month ago
@pmac2056 May I ask what breed is that of Macaw?
jasano1234 1 month ago
@jasano1234 He's a Blue and Gold Macaw - Scientific name - Ara ararauna
pmac2056 1 month ago
@derekeakins With their wings wet, they can't. My deceased budgie, Bobba, once tried to fly after he took a bath, and he fell. He was fine, because he was able to glide to the ground. But that just shows that they can't fly with wet wings. Well, except for the birds that have a special coating on their feathers that prevent them from getting wet, but a Macaw is no exception like that.
KKSCJR 3 months ago
Did you trim the macaw's wings thats why it didn't fly or was it kept by you all that time? I'm afraid my bird might fly away and never come back.
XXchilorXX 3 months ago
@XXchilorXX They are clipped and at 14 years old, he's never flown. We've had him since 3 months old. He weighs about 2.5 pounds and I'm pretty sure he doesn't have the chest muscle strength at this point to fly. Having said that, I'm also sure that given a stiff wind and a sufficient fright, he could probably flap his way to the top of a tree. So I never let him run around loose like this unless I'm right there. thanks for being concerned!
pmac2056 3 months ago
@XXchilorXX We have a cockatoo and her wings are clipped and so she walks around the backyard all the time, the only thing to be worried about if them destroyed stuff :D
Captntiger 3 months ago
I am now previewing all comments due to the morons who feel they just have to say something inappropriate.
pmac2056 3 months ago
I like how the child isn't pulling on it's tail and scary it. And just making sounds and seeing if the bird makes the sound back. Usually videos with a child and a pet makes me sad.
Tokibliss 3 months ago 3
Adorable vid :)! They're having fun!
cm5783 3 months ago
Gorgeous bird and adorable grandson!
1tb4life 3 months ago
awww so cute
elicub16 4 months ago
Scary to me that the bird might jump or fall in. You'd only have seconds before he drowned, it happens so fast.
I trust you prevent that in some way.
KutWrite 5 months ago 18
@KutWrite everyone's an expert on the internet. Why can't you just enjoy the vid for what it is.....cute?
hurrykissme 4 months ago
@KutWrite This comment really proves you know nothing about birds.
TheBardicDruid 3 months ago
@KutWrite Oh please, have you ever seen a bird in the water, or not really?
Dragotheone 3 months ago
@KutWrite I was watching ready in case this happened the entire time.
pmac2056 3 months ago
@KutWrite the bird is clearly not retarded
atthefront1933 1 month ago
be careful dont let him drink the pool water
fishermen1998 7 months ago