Macaw & Grandson

They both want to play with each other, but are *very* wary at the same time

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Pets & Animals

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• Macaw
• Blue and Gold
• grandson

[StopTheMusicThen]

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.

[pmac2056]

@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]

Cleveland: That thing don't bite do it?!?

[pmac2056]

@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.

[TheLafarouch]

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

[pmac2056]

@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]

@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.

[atthefront1933]

@KutWrite the bird is clearly not retarded

[SPOOFstudios]

lol kid sounds like R2-D2 

[TheLafarouch]

@pmac2056 ohhhh now i understand see we learn something new everyday thanks and ill tell them tht

[candismalli]

@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!

[paintyourxtarget]

@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.

[jamesb0n07]

birds deserve their freedom also.

[1233dragon1233]

@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

[pmac2056]

@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]

@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]

@pmac2056 is it correct that one of these birds alone will cost up to 500-800 euro's? and thanks alot!

[pmac2056]

@1233dragon1233 See crcamp.com/birds/birdicare.htm­l for what's involved in caring for one of these.

[1233dragon1233]

@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!

[pmac2056]

@jasano1234 He's a Blue and Gold Macaw - Scientific name - Ara ararauna

[pmac2056]

@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]

@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]

@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!

[jasano1234]

@pmac2056 May I ask what breed is that of Macaw?

[abitscinny]

@Leebsterftw thats sounds awsome ! you are a great parent! :-)