Hahn's macaw decision

[cewal]

I have the opportunity to adopt a Hahn's macaw with cage for $400 (couple divorcing and neither wants her). She is 16 years old, very tame, and is used to children and animals. Her lower beak split when she was about 1 year old, but has not hindered her from eating. Her owners also said she regurgitates on them sometimes. Does this sound like an ok deal?

[LoveMyBeak]

Ya it's not a bad deal, especially if you are getting the cage as well, is the cage in good shape? i don't know for sure how old they live for but before I got Yoda my Noble I was told they live for thirty years.

[hsmoscout]

Originally Posted by cewal

I have the opportunity to adopt a Hahn's macaw with cage for $400 (couple divorcing and neither wants her). She is 16 years old, very tame, and is used to children and animals. Her lower beak split when she was about 1 year old, but has not hindered her from eating. Her owners also said she regurgitates on them sometimes. Does this sound like an ok deal?

Sounds pretty legitamate. They probably didn't know that regurgitating is a sign of umm... "courtship". I say go for it!

[LovelySydney]

Awww hahn's are so adorable and I hear wonderful birds. I say if you have the room, time and money (& love!) than go for it!!

[Ashling]

She sounds lovely. Dooo it. Macaws are $1000's here, frankly $400 is just a joke to me! And post pics when you have her :D

[Marley21]

My lil Hahns here on the key board says you cant go wrong, they are soooooo inteligent and silly.....

[budgieman]

Hi i need help with budgies

[Tom Lawless]

I agree with all of the above. I love my little Dave. He is scary smart, acts like a grumpy old man, and completely devoted to me (the word obsessed could be inserted here too). I can't imagine life without him. Visit the bird, see how it goes and how he interacts with you. A young Hahns can cost more than twice the fee they are asking for if that helps give you a reference point.

[hollyhawkz]

Hahns are really very, very nice birds. I love their green and red! and what great personalities. There was an older one in this are being rehomed two years ago, they were asking $800.