Zachery Macaw free flying at New Farm park, Brisbane, Australia

Zach, our pet macaw free flies on most days. On weekends we take him into the city of Brisbane, to New Farm park where he gets to enjoy freedom. Often he will fly at will, to passing people and invade their personal space. He will land on them without invitation, Zach has not learned this is not welcome by most humans. I do get a laugh out of some reactions, and cringe for some others.

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Pets & Animals

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• Freeflight
• free
• flying
• pet
• macaw
• ara
• ararauna
• Zachery

[sshakallis]

is there a risk involved in this action >?

Also I used to have an African Grey who unfortunately flew away one day :(

I am thinking of getting a Macaw, is it totally different expiriance?

[Dorothyinstead]

@sshakallis Hi, there is always a risk in allowing a bird to fly free. You can take precautions to lessen the risk of loosing your bird. Having an intimate bond with your bird is paramount, being educated about freeflight is equally important. Generally a Macaw is better suited for freeflight because of its size. The smaller the bird the greater the risks. To minimize risk, you need maximum space, maximum bond, patience, and education.

Checkout 'Wings at Liberty" website. Ask questions!

[Kiinojowrulabrow]

When I can, I'll buy one and I want to teach this to it, but I'm afraid it doesn't back... Do u have any training tip ?

Btw wonderful bird and awesome video, it's a dream I'll still realize. I'm sure I will !

[Dorothyinstead]

@Kiinojowrulabrow Tip1: educate yourself on the subject of freeflight for companion parrots. 2: form a close bond with your bird.

[15667]

wow, how do you get him to come back? When i do eventually get one i really want to let it live freely around my house but im worried that it would fly away. Is there any tips you could give me?

[Dorothyinstead]

@15667 Tip1: educate yourself on the subject of freeflight for companion parrots. I found the website wingsatliberty dotcom very helpfull

Tip2: form a close bond with your bird.

[OWELZIGEN]

i did this with my bird now i dnt have no bird

[MsCellaneousone]

@sshakallis Macaws are actually more cuddlier than African Greys, but don't have the same talking ability. The macaws are also bigger and therefore need more care when handling them. Their beaks are also much more powerful. If you are not ready for a free flight bird, I would suggest you buy a bird which is able to use a harness or flight suit.

[germain3000a]

Could teach them to do more than dance and talk haha

[germain3000a]

I have two of these birds. I wish I cou

[kpzcbttp]

Wonderful birds and you handle them with so much ease, great song. What is it?

[TheFreedomhorses]

WARNING! It's wonderful to see parrots flying. They were meant to be born free and living in the wild. However, this is extremely dangerous for your pet bird. It puts him at risk of being killed or seriously injured. An unsuspecting dog could easily try to attack the bird and he/she could fly out of the area unintentionally and lose his/her navigation. This happens all of the time. The bird could also be seriously injured if attacked, or a frightened human could inflict injury. DON'T DO THIS!

[JewelConure]

So good to see some fabulous Macaws in the land of OZ. It is a little rare. which I find sad as they can make such great pets with understanding, wonderful people. I am in Melbourne and there are even less ........ too cold I guess :-) Thank you for your great video I really did enjoy watching free flight and a great bond between the two of you :-)

[darkunit050]

birds are good boomerang

[michaelbyriel]

Hey in my bucket list I've always wanted to own this type of Macaw. I'm often at New Farm park, I'd love to see him if you still go to New Farm Park? Just wondering if it was ok to watch and ask a few questions about Macaws? Regards Michael Byriel