• Welcome to Avian Avenue! To view our forum with less advertisments please register with us.
    Memberships are free and it will just take a moment. Click here

Blue and Gold male ***ADOPTED***

2macshan

Strolling the yard
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
9/9/16
Messages
118
I recently rescued a 17 year old blue and gold male after his "owner" died. He was severely neglected for at least the last 5 years by her and her mother(locked in his cage, hadn't been out). He is already improving, though skiddish, and is very gentle by nature.
I would like to adopt him out as I do already have two macaws and it just doesn't feel like the right fit. He can not fly. If you are interested, please let me know! My questions will be real adoption questions and there will be a contract and fee (towards his vet care). He can come with or without his cage..but I feel a new cage would be in his best interest since his current one was used as his prison. I am happy to continue his rehab until the right home is found. :) I am 30 min north of Milwaukee, Wi
 

Macawnutz

Seriously Nutz!
Super Administrator
Vendor
Avenue Veteran
Celebirdy of the Month
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
10/21/11
Messages
32,902
Location
Wisconsin
Real Name
Sarah
How does he seem to get along with the other macaws? Does he seem to prefer one sex over another? Does he allow you to handle him yet? Can you elaborate on skiddish? What makes you feel he is not a good fit in your home?
 

2macshan

Strolling the yard
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
9/9/16
Messages
118
He is not a good fit because I was/am very comfortable with the two I have. I always thought about getting a third, but as a lifelong commitment I have not pulled the trigger as I am not ready. Also we are listing our condo next month and buying a new home so it is really really bad timing. It just isn't right but of course I won't be kicking him out or be careless where he goes. Having Petri here confirms I am not ready. He was a "surprise" and truly a rescue.
I was on vacation in Mexico two weeks ago and my friend (who owns a veterinarian clinic) called me and said one of their customers died. The family called them to see if they could place the four large dogs, four cats, and macaw. They had no idea that the family (low income/ disabled) even had a macaw and were not equipped to take him. She called me and asked me to take him and figure things out for him. I spoke with the family member "so gracious" to "take care of" him. She was stopping by every 2-3 days to give him pretty bird pellets and water.

So we landed in Chicago two days later on Sunday at 11 am. "Oh I'll be back Tuesday if that works better." Hell no. We drive home 2 hrs and immediately leave to go rescue Petri with my mother's truck. So I have had him now a week and 2 days.
So we get there and it is a hoarders home. Oxygen tanks everywhere from the deceased (44 years old, had lung type disease) she has been dead and gone maybe a week. Just a few days before we arrive but after the death her mother had fallen down and broken her back in the room with Petri. So 5+ years in cage then in one week one of his owners die, other breaks back, paramedics come take her away, the large dogs cause a commotion and are taken away and now here I am to take him. The people had moved his cage closer to the door to "help." He was clinging to the back wall swaying and fluttering his wings, screaming in fear. I did have to gently towel him and place in in the carrier. He calmed a little once covered. We get him home and settled and I've spent the last week assessing him. He *seems* healthy enough that a visit to the vet is on hold until it will not traumatize him.
Day 1&2 he sat in his cage for hours with the door open and wouldn't come out. Day 3 he came out and scooted right back in. Now he is coming out more and more as well as the last three days a fearful but with much effort step up . He nicely takes treats, he wants to interact, has grabbed my hand and fingers a few times when I am purposely pushing his boundaries but doesn't bite. Just a soft squeeze. He is very very gentle. I think he will take scritches in a few days. He has not yet figured out the bird butler but soon. I will take some pictures tonight! What else am I forgetting about him?
 

2macshan

Strolling the yard
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
9/9/16
Messages
118
I don't let him interact with them but he seems to want to be near them.
 

2macshan

Strolling the yard
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
9/9/16
Messages
118
Oh he is definitely a typical loud macaw! We are working on undoing years of screams = attention and he is understanding very well
 

2macshan

Strolling the yard
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
9/9/16
Messages
118
He is now offered chop and zupreme daily. He eats the fruit, some vegetables and touches the yucky vegetables so I think he will be easy transitioning
 

2macshan

Strolling the yard
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
9/9/16
Messages
118
Also, I travel 25% of the time. My husband does a wonderful job with our macaws while I am gone, and he will with Petri while we have him, but it really is just best if he gets his own great home within the next couple of months I think.
 

Macawnutz

Seriously Nutz!
Super Administrator
Vendor
Avenue Veteran
Celebirdy of the Month
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
10/21/11
Messages
32,902
Location
Wisconsin
Real Name
Sarah
So I assume "17 years old" and "male" are hearsay. Could be or could be not. ;)

I assume you have an avian vet, what vet do you use up there? Are you Sheboyganish or Fond du Lac?
 

Hankmacaw

Ripping up the road
Avenue Veteran
Celebirdy of the Month
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Avian Angel
Avenue Concierge
Joined
10/18/09
Messages
1,000,001
Location
Arizona
Real Name
Mary Lynn Skinner
This Mac sounds to me like he will come around quickly and be a whole lot less of a problem than raising a macaw from a baby.

I hope one of the many people who have been saying they want a macaw steps up to take him home.
 

Macaw Lover

Rollerblading along the road
Avenue Veteran
Joined
1/29/10
Messages
3,970
Real Name
Renee'
I would get rid of the bird butler as he more than likely has no clue how it works and is getting dehydrated.
 

2macshan

Strolling the yard
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
9/9/16
Messages
118
Yes, hear say.
I use an exotic vet in Saukville Wi but I would like to take Petri to an Avian specialist since I dont know his history. Ideally, after meeting and in lue of an adoption fee, I would like to meet his new owner at the Avian vet of their choice for a full exam/testing, they pay for it and then take Petri home.
If he stays with me long enough to be mobile (maybe 2 to 3 more weeks) I will take him and that cost will be adoption fee. Does that sound reasonable? I've never planned on adopting out a macaw
 

2macshan

Strolling the yard
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
9/9/16
Messages
118
I am about 30-45 min from Sheboygan or Fondulac but I am willing to drive a few hours.
 

Macawnutz

Seriously Nutz!
Super Administrator
Vendor
Avenue Veteran
Celebirdy of the Month
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
10/21/11
Messages
32,902
Location
Wisconsin
Real Name
Sarah
So your not looking for a rehoming fee you want a guaranteed thorough vet visit. I think that is wonderful and I would do the same.

The only certified avian vet near you is Dr. Ford out of Brookfalls vet clinic. Dr. Lichenburger at ER for animals is as well but the ER prices are tripled.

Anyone interested in this bird, I'm not that far. I'd be willing to check him out for someone if @2macshan doesn't mind.

( @aooratrix !!!!!
:rofl:
OMG I'm in so much trouble when he gets home from work! )

 

2macshan

Strolling the yard
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
9/9/16
Messages
118
Yes! Definitely come check him out. But no "rush." He's safe and well cared for with me.
Or maybe you could come and give me some tips on rehabilitation and your own assessment?

No, Dr Scott Ford no longer works there. He is flying solo if you pardon my pun! And unfortunately I am inside his non-compete zone :(
 

Macawnutz

Seriously Nutz!
Super Administrator
Vendor
Avenue Veteran
Celebirdy of the Month
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
10/21/11
Messages
32,902
Location
Wisconsin
Real Name
Sarah
Yes! Definitely come check him out. But no "rush." He's safe and well cared for with me.
Or maybe you could come and give me some tips on rehabilitation and your own assessment?

No, Dr Scott Ford no longer works there. He is flying solo if you pardon my pun! And unfortunately I am inside his non-compete zone :(


Dr Ford left? Really?

Good for him!!!! Did he stay in WI then?
 

2macshan

Strolling the yard
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
9/9/16
Messages
118
He is in Wi still but doesn't have a clinic. He can do home calls if they are outside of the non compete zone. 17 miles I believe.
 
Top