Thanks, I know I have company, 'tis the season for the Macaws and their people! The nips have definitely increased. My guy will twist his covert feathers as he drapes his wing over his head. I have to confess it stresses me out so bad to hear those beautiful feathers snap.Macaw breeding season is starting. Mine is female & does her "Breeding calls". Get out the ear plugs . Nips increase. Distractions & just ignoring works best. If I even look at her while she's all twisted up in her hanging toys, doing her calls, she gets even louder. She'll lay 1-2 eggs between Christmas & New years.
Hang in there.