Posting just to get this out of my system....Blue and Gold Macaw

[Kassiani]

Clever!

 

[macawpower58]

Small gestures can reap unexpected rewards.

 

[Kassiani]

FYI...here is the photo from the rescue site, because I know you all love pictures Cropped to remove any identifying features. But, yeah, 40 yo B&G. Gorgeous man, er, woman? *shrug*



I have received my confirmation e-mail from the organization providing proof I have taken both of the required courses. I have to then ask for the application, which I will do this week.

 

[Kassiani]

I have submitted my adopter application! Wheeeeeee!!!!!

 

[Zara]

I have submitted my adopter application! Wheeeeeee!!!!!

I hope all goes smoothly for you

 

[Kassiani]

I hope all goes smoothly for you

Thank you, Zara! I'm not really in a hurry, so I hope all will go well

 

[expressmailtome]

I have submitted my adopter application! Wheeeeeee!!!!!

Best of luck!

 

[Kassiani]

Best of luck!

Thank you! We'll see who picks me

 

[Kassiani]

So, a thought/concern has been rolling around in my mind. I work full time but from home, at the moment, due to the pandemic. At some point I will be returning to the office. I worry that not being home for 8 hours during the day would be detrimental for such a smart and sociable bird as a macaw. Is that the case?

 

[Mizzely]

I think lots of people have full-time jobs

 

[Karen]

So, a thought/concern has been rolling around in my mind. I work full time but from home, at the moment, due to the pandemic. At some point I will be returning to the office. I worry that not being home for 8 hours during the day would be detrimental for such a smart and sociable bird as a macaw. Is that the case?

I understand your concern. Three months ago I suddenly found myself spending my days at home and away from my full day job. My macaw has enjoyed me being home (spoiled, very spoiled) and I'm positive there will be an adjustment when and if that changes again for him. If it does we will adjust together just as we've always done to change. He's been with me for over 16 years so we've had changes!

I don't think it will be detrimental as long as you allow plenty of time before work and plenty of time after work for quality time together, to interact and to enjoy flock meals. Plenty of toys and foraging options will help during the day. I also make use of a camera so I can see what's going on while I'm gone. That may help guide you as to what might be needed to make the day pass easily as you observe while at work. Another option available, if you see it's needed, is to have a pet sitter stop in for a mid-day break. They don't necessarily need to get the bird out of the cage, but they can change out water, give a treat and spend time reading or talking to your bird, etc.

 

[Kassiani]

Thank you, @Mizzely and @Karen! That's very reassuring. If I am chosen by this macaw, I would certainly like to provide him with something like this so that he/she has plenty of room to stretch and flap and even fly, maybe.

A&E Aviary

 

[Ali]

Thank you, @Mizzely and @Karen! That's very reassuring. If I am chosen by this macaw, I would certainly like to provide him with something like this so that he/she has plenty of room to stretch and flap and even fly, maybe.

A&E Aviary

That looks like a great idea!

 

[Miss Annamarie]

Thank you, @Mizzely and @Karen! That's very reassuring. If I am chosen by this macaw, I would certainly like to provide him with something like this so that he/she has plenty of room to stretch and flap and even fly, maybe.

A&E Aviary

How thick is the wire? That's what would worry me, the first picture it looks super thin to me.

 

[Kassiani]

How thick is the wire? That's what would worry me, the first picture it looks super thin to me.

I did not pay attention to that because I was merely looking at the dimensions. But yes, you are right. That would be an important consideration with a B&G beak!

 

[Kassiani]

It says that the bar thickness is 5 mm, and the bar spacing is 1-inch. Is 5 mm thick enough? I have budgies who take an hour to work their way through a nutraberry! Lol!

 

[Ali]

I did not pay attention to that because I was merely looking at the dimensions. But yes, you are right. That would be an important consideration with a B&G beak!

I can't remember the company, but there is a website that makes large things like that that has big bars etc! They are made for macaws!

 

[Karen]

Thank you, @Mizzely and @Karen! That's very reassuring. If I am chosen by this macaw, I would certainly like to provide him with something like this so that he/she has plenty of room to stretch and flap and even fly, maybe.

A&E Aviary

You're welcome! That's what I have for my bird. They're very nice.

 

[Karen]

I can't remember the company, but there is a website that makes large things like that that has big bars etc! They are made for macaws!

Are you thinking of Bennett cages? The cages you get when you win a multi million dollar lottery!

www.bennettimps.com - Home

 

[Ali]

Are you thinking of Bennett cages? The cages you get when you win a multi million dollar lottery!

www.bennettimps.com - Home

Nope, but they look great!