What is this weirdo doing

[hrafn]

 

[Hankmacaw]

Oh he's doing a very common macaw thing. My birds will sometimes do that out of frustration or anger, but generally a signal of liking something. It's pretty much an undefined macaw thing.

 

[hrafn]

Oh he's doing a very common macaw thing. My birds will sometimes do that out of frustration or anger, but generally a signal of liking something. It's pretty much an undefined macaw thing.

Aww, that's so cute! The toy he's next to is his favourite and he was giving himself scritches with it for an hour, maybe that's what he was so happy about.
Taco's my first macaw and the only one I've been around for a loooong time, so I'm pretty clueless about their unique macaw mannerisms. Good thing I've got knowledgeable macaw parronts on AA to help me out!

 

[Begone]

Also a little bit sad to see his behavior.
This is probably the first time in years that he is and are allowed to be happy.
@hrafn I hope that you enjoy every second of him showing joy over life again.
You and every one of you that saves a bird in need are so worth it!

 

[Shezbug]

He looks so very happy and thankful to be where he is. My baby Burt does this with his toes but usually when he is playing with his favorite cardboard shred toy or having scratches which make him nearly fall asleep. Burt seems to only do it when he is comfortable or happy and playing.

 

[hrafn]

Also a little bit sad to see his behavior.
This is probably the first time in years that he is and are allowed to be happy.
@hrafn I hope that you enjoy every second of him showing joy over life again.
You and every one of you that saves a bird in need are so worth it!

Taco basically existed as a money-making machine at his old "home". They had his mate as well (they showed me a picture, and she had plucked every feather she could reach from herself), but she died young, and without her Taco was essentially worthless, and that's why he was put on Kijiji. His nasty owners even boasted about how they used to buy wild-caught cockatoos and sell them, and lamented the fact that it's no longer legal to import them. They're evil.
It's been one week to the day now since I brought him home with me, and every day he seems to realise all over again that his cage door will never be shut on him forever, that he'll never be relegated to a dark and musty corner, that's there someone now who really loves him. He's so happy, and so eager to do all the things he wasn't able to do before. He's such an absolute joy.

The original plan, when I first saw the ad for him on Kijiji, was to pick him up, get him looked over by a vet, and rehome him to a proper forever family. I didn't think I was good enough, and I certainly didn't think I would build a bond with him before I found him his new home.
Now I can't imagine life without him.

 

[faislaq]

I thought it looked more like Taco may be regurgitating on his toe? Buzzard does something similar. Shortly after he came to us, I realized he was regurgitating on his wing as a soothing behavior. Even though his new house was better, it was still quite a change and a lot for him to deal with. Then we hung up a toy he liked & he started "feeding" that instead and that allowed his wing to heal. He still does it , but I think now it has become more of a habit than a soothing behavior. Regurgitating on own wing? | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

 

[Begone]

Now I can't imagine life without him.

And he can't imagine life without you. He will love you so much, just wait.

 

[Begone]

I thought it looked more like Taco may be regurgitating on his toe?

After you wrote that I looked again and I think you are right about that.

 

[hrafn]

I thought it looked more like Taco may be regurgitating on his toe? Buzzard does something similar. Shortly after he came to us, I realized he was regurgitating on his wing as a soothing behavior. Even though his new house was better, it was still quite a change and a lot for him to deal with. Then we hung up a toy he liked & he started "feeding" that instead and that allowed his wing to heal. He still does it , but I think now it has become more of a habit than a soothing behavior. Regurgitating on own wing? | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

Oh...uh, yup, he sure is

 

[camelotshadow]

Taco loves his toes!!!

I do see it. Penny regurgitates sometimes but I try not too look & walk away so as not to reinforce it.

Its hormones time.

 

[faislaq]

Oh...uh, yup, he sure is

Could be something he did at his old home to cope? I know Buzzard started (at least on his wing) after he came to us because he wasn't missing feathers in that spot until later. Hmmm... I wonder if Taco might like some handfeeding formula? Or a warm mash? That would be comfort food. I wish I'd've thought to try that with Buzzard. I might try it anyway, but I'm pretty sure Buzz will always 'gurge for his toys now. No harm in that, so it doesn't worry me, but when he was still feeding his wing, I tried to make sure I misted that spot really well during his spray baths to help keep it clean.

 

[Macawnutz]

Very common BG behavior. Using their foot to regurgitate. They play with their feet often.

 

[Sweet Louise]

Taco basically existed as a money-making machine at his old "home". They had his mate as well (they showed me a picture, and she had plucked every feather she could reach from herself), but she died young, and without her Taco was essentially worthless, and that's why he was put on Kijiji. His nasty owners even boasted about how they used to buy wild-caught cockatoos and sell them, and lamented the fact that it's no longer legal to import them. They're evil.
It's been one week to the day now since I brought him home with me, and every day he seems to realise all over again that his cage door will never be shut on him forever, that he'll never be relegated to a dark and musty corner, that's there someone now who really loves him. He's so happy, and so eager to do all the things he wasn't able to do before. He's such an absolute joy.

The original plan, when I first saw the ad for him on Kijiji, was to pick him up, get him looked over by a vet, and rehome him to a proper forever family. I didn't think I was good enough, and I certainly didn't think I would build a bond with him before I found him his new home.
Now I can't imagine life without him.

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Ok, I hit the “like” button, but your post needs a “love” button. Lucky bird, lucky family, beautiful new beginning.