Calling all HYACINTH Macaw owners

[catnloco]

My dream bird has always been a Hy Macaw. Yesterday I was kidding around when I said to my husband "If I ever win the lottery and buy a Hyacinth I am going to name him tweety".
Well I know we are going to be coming into some money in the next few months but the last thing on my mind was buying a Hy Macaw with some of it. I want to get out of debt and buy a new bigger house... Hubby informed me that if everything goes as planned he is going to be buying my dream bird ...
I have done a LOT of reading on them but nothing compairs to advice from those who own them
So here is what I want to know .......
What do you feed yours on a daily basis?
Where did you buy yours?
Were you happy with the breeder?
If you don't want to talk about breeders on the board please send me a PM.
Thanks a million in advance

 

[Shadera]

I don't have one, but I know of a wonderful breeder in PA who could probably answer those for you, to help give you a bit more insight. Her hys are gorgeous, and she raises mostly macaws. Depending on where you're located, you might even be able to go visit her. She's near Pittsburgh.

 

[Mystics Mom]

i have 4 they all came from a breeder in Michigan..(if you want more info i would be happy to give it to you)They are WONDERFUL birds..mine eat nuts(Mac,Brazil,Pine,Almond,Haz,Pecans,Pas)Sweet potatoes,corn,pasta,Pellets,fresh fruit(apples,Grapes,Banana,Pom)are their fav...also make up a mix of fruit and Was peas from Bulk foods(unsulferated unsweetend)but with mine 70% of what they eat are their nuts...

 

[catnloco]

Thank you Tanya for the diet information. It sounds alot like what I feed my Greenwing (only more nuts)...lol. I would love the information on the breeder in Michigan. I am also going to keep my eyes open for one that might need to be re-homed but I know that does NOT happen everyday with this species.

 

[catnloco]

Shadera I was just in Pittsburgh this morning if you could give me her name and info that would be wonderful. I know of a breeder in the area that has a mated pair but.........they have never gone to nest for her.

 

[Cassidy]

They don't do much for me, but my boyfriend who knew nothing about birds prior to meeting me has been flipping through my birdtalk magazines lately. He stated a couple weeks ago that he likes the "big blue ones." He showed me a picture of a Hy and the look on his face was priceless when I told him what one would cost.

 

[Holiday]

They don't do much for me, but my boyfriend who knew nothing about birds prior to meeting me has been flipping through my birdtalk magazines lately. He stated a couple weeks ago that he likes the "big blue ones." He showed me a picture of a Hy and the look on his face was priceless when I told him what one would cost.

 

[catnloco]

We do all have our likes and dislikes. I personally don't care for hybirds but I do know others who love them.

 

[onthewingsofmacaws]

I love the Hy's but If I had one it would be an only bird because they are so expensive not only to buy but also to keep. I could not afford any more than 1 and only if I had no other birds. So since giving up my other birds is not an option for me unless I come into allot of money I will never ever have one. I have a Green wing which has always been my dream bird and he is big and sweet and all the bird I need.