calling all macaw lovers what do i do helppp

[seth loves parrots]

[color="Blue"] i want a hy macaw or a palm cockatoo or a toucan any type but were do i get one vote in my pole and tell me were i can get one that is well taken care of but at the same time cheap please help or if any of you breed i will do what ever you would like please contact me at sorrisosonlivre@yahoo.com

[Sprecker]

Neither of the birds listed will be cheap. You looking at any where from $5,000-$25,000 depending on where you live and the age/condition of the fid you want.
I voted Palm Cockatoo because if I coulld have any bird in the world it would be that one. Second would be a Hyacinth only because of how cool looking and rare the Palm Cockatoo is.
Cheers.

[Poohsbirds97]

I vote Hy. My hubby really would love to have one, they are beautiful. But cheap, not even possible. Thats why he doesnt have one and may never get one.

[CA Birdlady]

If you can afford it, get the cockatoo. You need to take out health insurance on the hyacynth. They are really big, and can you afford it? I voted for the palm because I didn't want to be part of the flock (group) good luck.

Michelle

[oONightFireOo]

I will also vote for the Hy in this case. I think that the Hy's are big teddy bears and can be very sweet and loving. Of course, like any other breed - that is not always the case - and their beaks are huge and can carry quite a nasty bite. I will never forget the first time I wached one crack open a macadamia nut...in a second.....

But after reading a lot of information about the Palms - I think that they are very special birds that need a ton of special attention. From reading several articles - I think that it is honestly a little cruel for many people to own them... and the same thing for the Toucan...

While I would LOVE to have either of them, I think that they are better off with people who have been trained and know how to meet all of their needs. I also believe that they are great in rescue environments - but I don't know about owning them as a pet... but that is just my opinion... and I could be COMPLETELY wrong....

But let us know what you come up with!!
~Kevin

[Ina246]

I am not sure what your definition of cheap is. For me none of these birds would be cheap. Also if you want a Hy you need a stainless steel cage. They can bend the metal of some of the less expensive cages. If it was me I would LOVE to get a Hy. My concern is their toy and cage needs would really add up. I dont mind the size. We have the room and the time for one.

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