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Blue Quaker 3 15.79%
Hahn's Macaw 9 47.37%
Eclectus 7 36.84%
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Old 07-02-2008, 05:30 PM
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Macaw owners, Could use your input.

Hello all. My wife and I are considering adding a new bird to the flock. We currently have a 1 year old green Quaker Parrot, and a 6 month old Senegal Parrot. We love them both and love the differences in both of them. The Quaker is a great!! talker but not very snuggly, he likes to do all the affection giving. The Senegal is a little angel, loves to snuggle and play but isn't the best talker in the world(She Tries real hard though). We have 3 birds in mind right now. A Blue Quaker, Hahn's Macaw, and a Eclectus(Maybe a SIE). That all being said any input on a Hahn's Macaw, things to look for, pro+cons, or any other input you have would be very much appreciated.
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Old 07-02-2008, 06:15 PM
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I voted Hahns because after all of my recent research on what bird to get next for our "nest", I decided on a Hahns myself. He/she is still handfeeding at the breeder and won't come home until early August, and I can't wait!!

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Old 07-03-2008, 05:57 PM
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Any other Macaw owners out there have any info for me?
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Old 07-03-2008, 07:50 PM
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I voted for Hahns macaw because they usally would get along well with your other 2 birds (mainly because closer to their size unlike Eclectus) and macaws are great loving birds.
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Old 07-03-2008, 08:21 PM
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I say hahns macaw because unlike an eclectus, it's closer to the size of your others, and it's also different than another quaker.
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Old 07-04-2008, 01:53 AM
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Well, you have 3 breeds of birds you like. My suggestion would be match the personalities up now and see who you think will mix best with the rest of your flock.
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Old 07-07-2008, 06:37 PM
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Well it looks like I have decided on a Pallid Blue Quaker. I think he/she will fit in better with my current flock. I want to thank everyone who responded and gave great info. Thanks again!!!
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