Looking for a

[Baileey]

Hello everyone. The time is finally here and I am looking for a Hyacinth Macaw. I would like one that I can handle and is friendly. If anyone has one or knows of one please let me know

Baileey
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[Irish]

There are several Hyacinth breeders who advertise online. I mean real, reputable breeders, not the scam artists that are everywhere. They usually have waiting lists, though. Google for them. Some breeders that come to mind are:

All Macaws
Hyacinth Haven
Avian Adventures
Judy Leach's Parrots

Good luck! And don't accept an unweaned baby (Hys have a notoriously high infant mortality rate, and they wean somewhere between 8 and 12 months of age, typically), or one from anyone offering to ship from another country. Also, if you want a baby, it's unlikely you'll find a legit breeder or broker selling it for less than $8,500. An older bird who is not proven might go for around $5,000. Proven breeders are more expensive. Females often cost more than males. If anyone offers a Hy for much cheaper than those prices, be highly suspicious of a scam--or a sick bird.

Hyacinths can be rather delicate for such a big bird, so make sure that the seller offers a health guarantee.

Good luck!

[ReneeE]

Last week there was an ad for a 10 yr male, pet, that the guy was selling as he had been out of a job for a while and needed the money for the mortgage for $7,500. The ad was off there in a couple of days, probably sold. That was on Hoobly.com. A lot of people are really tight on monies so keep watching out there for real ads.