Who owns a Macaw hereee??

[macawlover]

Macaws are not a starter bird, but once you're used to handling them and their noise level, they make wonderful companions!!

[Ashling]

There's enough time and attention needed for a lory, let alone a macaw! Specially if it's ur first bird... generally they get needier the bigger they are. But for every action there's an equal and oposite reaction- and those hours of screaming will turn into hours of cuddling at some point:)

[phatgun]

Thanks for the replies people, well you see in Indonesia we sell them for about 1000 canadian dollars....

So What do you think good deal or not???

Yeah I am not ready I was on the store they screamed so loud like an eagle....

I like parrot family typed bird, not bird of prey. My budgie bit me and it hurts I admit and I bet Macaw could do more damage.

Again I want to thanks each and everyone of you for sharing your experiencee....

Before I get a macaw I will think TWICE, I will post my pic me with macaw in the zoo...they look friendly and tamed there.

[Abyssinian1]

If you have to ask, you are not ready for a macaw. They make lousy starter birds and their needs are many and complex. If you have issues with budgie bites, do yourself a huge favor (and the bird you might want to own a bigger favor) and DO NOT GET ONE. I have scars... lots of scars due to excitement bites from Bob and Ira and anger bites from Corina where i got too close to my husband for her liking.

I have three... one of whom dislikes me. A lot. She is bonded deeply with my husband and I have to be very careful around her while she is near him, lest I end up bleeding. Her attitude towards me has deteriorated somewhat since we brought the two other severe macaws home, but maybe that will change with understanding and patience. I have been bitten by both of the males, who's favorite place is to hang out on my shoulder. macaws will bite out of excitement, happiness, if they think you aren't paying attention to them.

If you have issues with noise, do not get a macaw - they are born to be noisy - all parrots are. Get a stuffed toy in the shape of a parrot. They are messy, vocal, often expensive to keep with all of the necessary toys, medical care, good food and time necessary to keep them domesticated and accepting of human interaction. This is doubly true for macaws. The VERY LAST THING you should ever consider when it comes to bird ownership is whether or not the bird is a 'good deal' as far as monetary cost. A bird you are not equipped or inclined to care for is ALWAYS a bad investment. Save your money. A healthy, well-bred, hand-raised bird is going to cost you a great deal and it should cost you a great deal.

[phatgun]

Thanks a lott!!!, the macaw i was plannign to get was scarlet one.. Budgie bites I can deal with it at first I didnt get used to it I was so surprised as I moved them one by one to their new cage the hen was aggresive and bit hard.....

I didnt let go luckilly! if i did it will flew away...

Well In Indonesia I dont mind with noise I have a big house....

Again Thanks perhaps I will browse around and learn how to deal with macaw...

I find it cheap only 1 grand..

[Frankie]

I have 1 B&G and as spoiled as she is that is quite enough (she thinks she deserves 110% of my available time !!) But, to share her time, I also have a Timneh and a Congo Grey and a Quaker. If I had any other birdiegirls ( and I have considered it) I don't know just how I would spread myself around. But, these girls add so much to my life I could not part with them.

[phatgun]

I am not reeady for macaw :( thanksfor makin me realize that but I love them very much I love their fancy colours!!

The Blue and Gold one the Scarlet holy cowww I want to have one of them

[klawz62]

I have a Greenwing Macaw (Bubby). Bubby will be 8 years old this coming April. He chose me. I bought him when he was just under a year old. I couldn't ask for a better bird/companion. I guess I am fortunate in the sense that he is NOT a noisy bird, never screams, in fact you don't even know he is around unless he is talking. Unlike my Umbrella Cockatoo, he keeps himself entertained with his assortment of toys. Cockatoos need more attention. He is free (uncaged) to play on his playgym which is next to his cage 100% of the time when I am home. When I have to leave the house, I do have to cage him for his own safety. He is also very destructive with wood trim. Like the other people here, I really would recommend you get a smaller bird first. A macaw is not a good FIRST bird. Their beaks are enormous and could easily take a finger off or worse. I never allow ANY of my birds, especially the large ones past my elbow when they are on my arm. I saw a coworker almost lose her eye when a Blue & Gold was allowed on her shoulder. It takes just a split second for something like this to happen. Anyhow, whatever you decide, good luck to you.