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Hi papagaj,
I dont know much about macaws but I do have a caique (who is laying on his back playing with a toy next to me while I type this). Like yours, my caique (Zeek) will turn from being a sweet comical playful and affectionate animal to a crazed angry bird very quickly. I have learned that these switches in behavior are not random, but are usually in response to something I have done to upset him. Believe it or not, these birds are very sensitive to you and your actions.
You have to learn to read the caique's (and probably the macaw also) behavior and actions to predict how they will react. For instance, I had a rotten day yesterday. I yelled at Zeek to quit screaming (something I never do). Well that, in combination with not taking him out of the cage until I came home from work several hours later, was enough to set him off. His eyes were pinpoint, and I could tell by his movements in the cage that he was going to bite. I left him alone and talked to him for awhile. Eventually I got him out and cuddled him against my chest. I know that if I had taken him out earlier and put him on my shoulder, I was risking a bite to my face. I still did not allow him on my shoulder for quite awhile.
He has also attacked me for talking on the cell phone (and ignoring him), accidentally bumping him with my hand, ignoring him and playing with my conure. When he is mad, he is CRAZY and there is no reasoning with him. He will also stay mad for MANY hours. I dont dare touch him when he is like this.
Caiques are very smart, very high energy birds. You will be amazed (if you are not already) at the amount of activity and destruction that these birds are capable of (he chewed up my visor in my Toyota in a matter of seconds yesterday and put holes in my new shirt - sigh).It seems the older this bird gets, the more bossy, demanding and busy he gets. Until about 3 yrs. of age, he was an angel and I really thought he was the perfect pet. He minded, played, cuddled, was quiet, and never nipped or bit. He is still a great pet, but I realize I have a lot to learn about him. To be honest, I have toyed with the idea of rehoming him, but he is so bonded to me that I hate the idea of him suffering.
Caiques are complicated birds, in my opinion. I am sure your bird was angry with you for leaving. When he shows signs of anger, do not let near your face. The macaw, on the other hand, may be happy you are back. My conure is usually overjoyed and my caique upset and confused when I return from a trip. Good luck with your birds. It sounds like a handful!
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