I Have A Blue And Gold Macaw Who Hates Being In Her Cage

New Blue & Gold Macaw... help!?

Okay, so I just got a blue and gold macaw and It isn't from a pet shop nor is it a baby. It's approximately 2-3 years old. It does not bite and will come onto our arms when we put them near her. She seems pretty tame but one thing that really bothers us is that every now and then (usually when she is on top of her cage) she will open up her wings and do about 3-4 really loud screams at us. We understand that the macaw would be loud but those screams are just scary and aggressive. Anything can trigger the screams from us walking by her cage to us sitting and watching t.v.

So, I am just wondering, I don't mean the loud noises they make naturally but will the aggressive screams ever stop? Once she's used to us?

I am also wondering what the best way to get her adapted to our home is? Is it by letting her observe from in or on top of her cage or is it by holding her and giving her attention?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Should I get a Blue and Gold Macaw?

I have a love bird, and I go to school for about 8 hours everyday, and she's fine.

However....


Macaws are know to pluck, like any large bird. Are you willing to keep a bald bird, if he/she does end up plucking itself? If I were you, I would get plenty of toys, and play with him when you are free, all the time. But, what would you do, if it got plucked? Would you still keep her, in hope of feathers growing back, or would you give her away? I would not give her away, just leaving her on the streets (or in a humane society), after all, birds have a hard time, going through getting used to you, the surrounding, and then simply changing, again and again.

And, are you prepared for their loud screeching? I would make sure that you have a back up plan, just in case you do have to get rid of her. If I were you, I would go to a humane society by you, and talk to the people there, and ask, what they think about it.

Just go to

www.petfinder.com

and on the left side, click on a bird, macaw, and type in your zip code, in the correct boxes. Then, you will find results, for humane societies near you. I would call to confirm that you can walk in, or schedule an appointment. Good luck to you, and PLEASE adopt, don't buy from a pet store.

Blue & Gold Macaw Plucking?

There are only two basic reasons a bird will pluck. It's a health issue or it's behavioral. Odd as it may sound, it's much easier to cure if it's a health problem. The first thing you need to do is take her in for a check up with a good Avian vet. It could be dietary or any other of a number of things. But only a good Avian vet can determine that for you. Obviously, if it's a health issue, you are on the way to getting it handled. If all possible health issues are ruled out, then you approach it from a behavioral standpoint. That can be the hardest cause to get to the bottom of because there are so many reasons that could be at the root of it. But, to try to handle if from a behavior standpoint when it may actually be a health issue over which she has no control, will only stress her and you further and could drive her into more serious plucking. You really need to act on this right away because plucking can become a habit, even after the "cure" is found, if it has been allowed to go on too long. It's like a human biting their fingernails. If it become a habit for her, it will be next to impossible to get her to stop. If she does it long enough to damage the feather follicles, then she will be bare in that spot for the rest of her life. You want to get it stopped before she gets to that point. If she has only just started recently, there is probably no follicle damage, YET. Even worse than follicle damage will be if she takes progresses to the next step which would be mutilating herself. Please get her an appointment right away for that check up. Then you will know exactly which approach to take. Best of luck to you with her.

Blue and gold macaw?

have you ever owned birds before? how old is he and does he have any health concerns? BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY : have you seen him and held him? many say their bird is friendly so that some one will buy it! and others don't realize that: MY BIRD IS FRIENDLY , but not if i don't hand him to you personally. then there is the birds preference to consider does he like men or women better, adults or children, does he even like to be held. never buy a pig in a poke with out first looking in the poke to make sure its a pig or in this case a friendly second hand bird. WHY ARE THEY GETTING RID OF HIM? how long will you want him when/if he starts screeching for attention. he is not a bird for short term ownership he will live more than just a few years, more like 40+years. especially at that price. cages large enough for a blue and gold are not cheap. we have sat for blue and golds at the store and most are very one person oriented and a bit mischievous with others. most second hand birds( not all!!!) have not had the ideal home and require more than a little retraining to correct bad habits which have been subconsciously or consciously encouraged by their previous owners and some of these can be dangerous to the unwitting buyer(have you ever seen the size of a b&g macaw beak? now imagine mor pounds of pressure per inch than an alligator). I guess what I am trying to say is yeah this is a good price for the bird but for both bird and cage it is too good unless you know this bird and his owner.

Is my blue and gold macaw pregnant?

this is a great fee. in the experience that your doing this over the internet i could be careful as there are various scammers on right here! You did no longer point out the age so i'm assuming nevertheless particularly youthful. 3 possibly older? i'm hoping which you have poultry adventure, i might hate to work out a poultry get sick and die. Macaws want ALOT extra interest than different birds. the suited cage would desire to be a minimum of four ft extensive if no longer wider and a minimum of four ft severe. the bigger the cage the happier the macaw

Im thinking of getting a blue and gold Macaw ?!?!?

certainly are not getting it. What are you going to do once you pass away to varsity, college, and so on. who's going to guard it? those macaws are an excellent duty, they are like a infant who desires a great sort of interest. what's worse is, those birds are hand fed meaning that they are used to human beings yet they'll require every day feeding and their nutrition isn't cheap like slightly conure. My suggestion to you would be to attempt volunteering or working in a puppy shop first to be sure the character of the macaws. as quickly as you have one, you will possibly desire to think of of it being related to you for existence. those issues can final for close to to 60-80 years! think of of the quantity of poop you will possibly might desire to freshen up, think of of if it became into missed, what proportion feathers it would pluck to your interest, think of of the kind of bites it would provide you, what proportion toys, handbags, or footwear it would chunk to bits. Macaws can chew with the aid of walnuts like they are made from marshmallows. think of what might take place on your finger. and likewise macaws could have nasty tempers on occasion to boot. you particularly need to discover a chicken which you will bond with. no longer in basic terms like with the aid of colour. they are additionally incredibly incredibly loud and could squawk in the event that they are no longer getting any interest. incredibly think of in the past you come to a determination. it would desire to be the biggest investment you're making. extra appropriate to attend until you have common your self. think of of the vet expenses! Macaws extra probable value way extra suitable than 2000 extra like 4-5 on occasion 15 ok

Blue & Gold Macaw won't stop screaming?

When you have a pet parrot, you must learn to think like one for the next 50 or so years. He is making those loud calls because he is looking for his previous owner. He does not know he was given up. He still expects his previous owner to turn up and claim him.

He is a three years old child who was probably hand-fed by his previous owner so the emotional attachment is very strong I am sure.

He may still keep doing it for some time but all you should do is carry on your normal schedule and play with him when it is time. If not, he will learn to associate screaming loudly with getting lots of attention. Trust me, we don't want to go down that road.

Since he is not your first bird, I hope you know how to 'raise' him right. You cannot give him control over his own access to his cage. This will result in a bird that is extremely spoilt and very difficult to manage.

Do lots of research. There are lots of books to teach you how to be a good owner to a 2nd hand parrot.

I'm getting a Blue and Gold Macaw, what do I need and how to care for it?

Starting with a big parrot like that = more money. Of all bird toys they're the biggest and most expensive, and dont last long at all. I even make toys at home thay get destroyed in a day...and I only have a grey. Annual vet visit is expensive too, they hide illness very well so it's imperative to get these checkups, including bloodwork. In MD, USA last years annual was $220. Speaking of medical stuff, research into a first aid kit, and put one together. Mine just turned 5 and luckily have yet to use it, but it's security knowing you're prepared. Also, I ALWAYS have his carrier next to his cage, or at the very least in the same room. From experience we had a house fire in cold winter here and had to get him out quick. Very thankful for that. Look into what types of stuff he can have or be around including fruits, veggies, chemicals, house plants, trees (to make perches). Just google the top things that kill parrots- it's extensive but helpful. Handle as much as possible, teach him stuff and follow through with it. They r like 2 yr old humans that will never grow up. Ps...macaws can crack coconuts open...watch your fingers.

Additional info to last question about my blue and gold macaw?

The macaws name is kodak and kodak eats the same thing he used to eat, except we feed him pop tarts, peanuts, or Graham crackers as treats and is only fed those three times a day. As far as the near cage/ away from cage aggresiveness goes, he doesn't get off his cage, and tore up a couple of blinds and a shelf. We have his wings clipped so he flies down. We have small dogs also. He usually gets out as much as he stays in, which I don't think he should. Also the tearing up the blinds isn't there a chalk-like block for that? We scold the bird, but don't shout cuz we know that makes it a game to him, although my little sister shouts at him when he screaches, which I'm tryin to stop, but she's kinda stubborn haha. I don't think he's ever had a bath although I'll have to ask my grandmother. The African Grey still has that feather problem, which I found is common in those birds, and the vet said that bird won't ever be the same. He is still with my grandmother, he was the old bird but is only like 40, which I've heard, for an African grey is relatively young. His last vet visit is unknown, I'll have to get back to you on that one tommorrow, maybe. Also at first he was really nice and then, overnight I guess turned grumpy, I'm not one to blame the bird and I think it has alot to do with him being moved, BY CAR in a twelve hour drive. But it could also be a cleanliness issue, which was one of my first concerns. Although we have a clean house. I've been trying to get my m to move him upstairs so he can see out the window, but she doesn't think it's a good idea. Honestly I think she's just lazy haha. Just kidding, but I love the bird and am hoping to keep him but the only way I can do that is get him to stop all this.