Carina.317
Sitting on the front steps
- Joined
- 5/25/22
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So I might be the stupidest person in existence, but despite all my research and warnings against getting a large macaw as my first bird ... my heart is still set on a large macaw. So far, a blue and gold has come out on top. I know they're loud and messy, but I truly believe that if I do enough research and save enough money I could pull it off and care for a happy macaw for ... well the rest of my life. I'm currently 22 going on 23 and since they live to be about 50 years old, hopefully we'll die around the same time.
I know how important training is for these large birds. Of the large macaws, are there any who (and I know every bird is an individual, but I'm asking about general species stereotypes and trends) tend to do better with inexperienced bird owners? Any that tend to be easier to train? Or am I being very dumb and will likely regret this decision? Even though I may be dumb for wanting a large macaw as my first bird, at least I have the good sense to never impulse buy Does anyone have any input into the general trainability of large macaws? I know some species are generally more well known for being stubborn, so I assume some species are a little bit more biddable? Or am I completely wrong and just need to stick with the smaller birds?
Thanks guys!!
I know how important training is for these large birds. Of the large macaws, are there any who (and I know every bird is an individual, but I'm asking about general species stereotypes and trends) tend to do better with inexperienced bird owners? Any that tend to be easier to train? Or am I being very dumb and will likely regret this decision? Even though I may be dumb for wanting a large macaw as my first bird, at least I have the good sense to never impulse buy Does anyone have any input into the general trainability of large macaws? I know some species are generally more well known for being stubborn, so I assume some species are a little bit more biddable? Or am I completely wrong and just need to stick with the smaller birds?
Thanks guys!!