macaw

hello everyone, a couple days ago i posted about my macaw (in the macaw area) sort of explaining what’s going on with him. He has bornavirus and PDD. Barney stopped eating a month ago and it took him multiple weeks to become “stable” again. Even during his time being “stable” he still behaved...

Hello everyone, I've been recently posting on reddit about issues I am having with my Macaw Barney, it was recommended i come here to talk about him. Barney is a 30yo Harlequin Macaw I adopted early in January from a local rescue. Although not my first bird, he is my first large bird. I adore...

Hi first time poster, getting my blue and gold at the end of the year and was wondering if anyone has a flight suit pattern to fit please.

I have a 25 year old male green wing macaw that I adopted 2 years ago that lately has gotten aggressive or hormonal after I shower and return to the room. He is fine before I leave but when I return he is wings out, poofy and eyes are pinning. He has showered with me before and been fine, and he...

UGH! I really don't need another bird right now! Why do my bucketlist species always get relinquished at the worst time LOL! I've had my eye on this little guy for a couple weeks when he was relinquished, but he was finally got moved over to the sales floor of my local parrot shop! Drove over...

hello, i hate to make this post after just making this account but after looking into sanctuaries, my father suggested parrot forums to find people who are experienced with larger birds / macaws in general. i am looking for someone kind and patient and loving to take in my beloved sarah. her...

Hello everyone! I wanted to introduce a new feathered friend who recently came into my care, and I’m hoping for some advice on how to help them thrive moving forward. A family friend asked me if I could take in this beautiful blue and gold macaw. The backstory is a bit heartbreaking. The macaw...

New poster here, My hahns macaw mated with a sun conure in the aviary and I discovered a hatchling 72 hours ago now. I am absolutely terrified of not providing everything the parents need to ensure the chick is nourished properly. For now I am letting them take care of it. Is this wrong? The...

So, i will star school again after sommer break. I came into the school i wanted and my classes will start on september 2. I am terriefied that this will have a negative impact on the relationship me and my b&g macaw have, and i have come to a realization that it will probably not be the best...

my parrot is freefly and loves to fly almost everyday whenever he like especially morning. but this few weeks he dont want to fly at all and he likes to step on his wings whenever he is resting do anyone knows how to stop a parrot from stepping on his wings? the feathers are getting bad day by...

Hi , my baby macaw is 2months old. I just got her three days ago. Today I noticed he breathing heavily, panting, or like if she’s out of breath as she goes to sleep. I am not sure if this is normal behavior? Currently at the vet as o write this . They are sending her antibiotics for potential...

Today is Duck's 10th Gotcha Day and de-facto 33rd birthday! I was only 18 when I adopted her and it's been a joy growing up with this lovely, ridiculous animal. We had pancakes to celebrate, then watched some Chopped while we cleaned off the crumbs.

So the time has come; I need to go to the vet with my B&G, Hugo. I have noticed some red areas underneath both of his feet, and although I have seen this before, I think it has gotten worse. I have read about something called “bumblefoot” on the internet. However, I am scared to the bones that...

Hey guys I have a male Greenwing Macaw and whenever I hoover he goes straight back into his cage and throws his water all over the place. Is this a known behaviour or is this unique to my bird? I also have a video of it but it won’t allow me to attach it like you can a picture

please give me some advice. 5 months ago I got my first parrot, he is an eclectus, we bought him from his old owner who also owned a macaw which they kept. We love our eclectus though he is only 3 and we are very much still building our bond, he's quite a loud bird and loves to growl, he loves...

I have a 6 month old macaw and his feathers are looking rough! Any help or recommendations? Is it poor diet, stress?

So I have a question! I have a 5 month old Macaw And I currently live in Florida but always back and fourth to Denver, Co because of family. What is the best way to fly him with me? airport in US only (Jacksonville, FL to Denver, Co)

I want to get a baby blue and gold macaw. I’ve searched online and most seem like scams. Even on bird breeders.com there are scam breeders. I got scammed out of a $500 deposit from a man on there. Any suggestions on who to go to is much appreciated. No rescues are around me. Utah is very limited...

Hello! I’m trying to find an answer for this: why when F1 Harles get bred with F1 Harles, do the chicks (F2 Harlequins) get brown feathers, look sickly/ill, and most die around 10-13 weeks of age but it doesn’t happen to F2 Catalina’s or F2 Rubys. This has always confused me. Thanks! F1 =...

Hello, My name is Skylar! I am looking to reconnect with a blue and gold macaw my parents rehomed shortly after I was born. Her name is Maya and she was born in 1991. My moms are veterinarians and they had a baby blue and gold come in to the emergency room with a burned esophagus and the...