Zachery Macaw being let out for his regular afternoon freeflight 07 2009

[mrmartial]

Your other small bird is an alexanderine, can it learn to free flight also?

Can all birds for example?

[redfrontedconure]

Are you sure a redtailed hawk won't grab her? I had my conure outside on my shoulder and a hawk swooped down and grabbed him as fast as lightning. Be carefull!!!

[iluvhorse1234]

she cant get it to stay

[DragonXVZ]

can any one tell me where i can get a bird stank like thhat i really want one so please help!

[Jcena0909]

hey, ur bird is lovely and you two must have a very strong bond. i live in Brisbane and i am trying to look for a breeder but struggling. price is not an issue as i know they are around 8000 in Australia. i have done all my research on Macaws and know what that require as a pet and this is know trouble for me and love animals. i am ready to give it all the intention in the world and would like to know if you could help me out with finding a breeder? thanks allot and i love your videos !!!

[crazyRCplane]

Does the other parrot in the video (is it a conour) also know how to fly outside?

[Dorothyinstead]

@crazyRCplane Hello, the other bird is an alexanderine, his wings are clipped.

[tomtalker2000]

I've been in the avian field, for 20yrs now. And i can honestly tell you, there is NO better feeling or bond, than having a "fully flighted" pet bird. Especially, one that has built such trust with it's owner, that can be flown outdoors. This truly, is the "pinnacle moment", in a parrot owner's; dedication, care, & long-term bond with there animal. And of course, not everyone will achieve the same results. If your fortunate enough, to be the few that can, consider yourself very blessed.

[Dorothyinstead]

@tomtalker2000 Hello, thank you for your kind comment.

[Feathers181]

aww, Gus is cute aswell :)

[jam13es]

UNBELIEVABLE..!! I LOVE your videos.. I think it's amazing.. Our Macaw is ready to be picked up on the 29th January 2011.. We can't wait.. I want to be able to do what you do.. How did you get from a baby macaw to this much trust..?? HELP me.. Teach me your ways.. Amazing..!! :D

James, QLD

[Dorothyinstead]

@jam13es Hi, build a good bond with your bird. Spend quality time with him or her. Be patient and tolerant of the birds needs. Educate yourself on the subject of free flight. And you will succeed with your desire.

[stacysaysrawr101]

who's that other little bird that's with you?

[sbrucks7]

@Dorothyinstead how did you find him again if he flew aways over night??

[TheHarryFrom1992]

hehe, where do you start when it comes to free flying, got myself a white eyed conure some 2-3 years ago now and have been trying to recover him from a feather plucking habit, since the previous owner sold his mate whom he was attached with.. silly thing to do, and now he's bonded with my like glue, have him out the cage every day from around 6-9pm just to stretch his wings and play, giving him breaks of course for water/food. but would love for him to be a free-flyer though VERY scared to try

[FromonTReprezenT]

that is so awesome man, wen i eventually get a macaw i want to be able to do that :D, how do they learn to land on you, do you slowly develop trust? or do you try indoors first?

[wingsNpaws]

I could tell you guys have a great bond since he never wants to get off you! How old was he when you first took him outside?

[Dorothyinstead]

@wingsNpaws Zach was fifteen months old when we began to let him fly free. We trained him for about six months prior. We did lose him a few times in the beginning, but as he gained more skills and confidence in his own flying abilities he is less prone to leave the flying area. There is always a chance he will leave and not return to us the same day. Every time he returns to us, each and every time, it puts a smile on our face.

[sbrucks7]

@Dorothyinstead how did you find him again if he flew aways over night?? 

[Sleeky33]

@Dorothyinstead lol my cockatiel bites the perch to try to push himself away from it like your doing. he hates going back in there he would much rather stay with me

[JonDuanePerry]

Ha ha, he loves the peanut

[fwaldo09]

I have a blue and gold Macaw and I would like to teach it to do what your bird is doing (not flying away for ever). Any tips for me?

[Dorothyinstead]

Spend quality time interacting with your bird EVERY day, join Chris Biro's 'Freeflight list' on Yahoo, ask lots of questions, learn as much as you can before actually letting your bird free for the first time. There is always the possibility of losing your bird, we lost Zach four times, three times overnight. Be prepared for the worst. Once U experience the feeling of being able to let your bird fly freely, and return, it is a joy few people know. I never tire of letting him go, seeing him fly.

[flowerpunkchip]

Birds (apart from endangered) do not belong in cages, so it's great to see you guys taking your bird out.

I guess most birds wouldn't return...

5 stars

[Dorothyinstead]

Thanks for the comment, part of peoples attraction to birds is the fact they can fly. Why is it then that most of us put our birds in cages and suppress the very attribute that endears us to them?

[alfreedabakla]

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