Just got a Blue & Gold

[jager247]

hello everyone,

I just got my first macaw today, I was going to get an Eclectus but, fell in love with the Blue and Gold. he's 16 weeks old. he's a little shy atm but with reason. I went to Lowes today to build him a stand and the wife tried to get him out and he hiss at her, so she left the door open and let him get on top of the cage. She was then afraid to get him off so i came home and got him off the cage and back in. Other then that he's doing great, i told her it was too soon and give him time to adjust to his new home. I told her let's give him a few days to let him calm down. but here is a Pic of him before we bought him home. any advice or tips that i can tell my wife would be great.

[Greycloud]

Welcome to BirdBoard! Congrats on your new Fid (feathered kid) He's cute. So he is completely weaned, right? Make sure you get a gram scale from Bed, Bath and Beyond. Weigh him everymorning before his meal and keep track to make sure he is consuming enough food. Alot of times babies will resort back to wanting to be handfed when they go to a new home. Work on gaining his trust by treating him through the cage bars and talking and singing. Eventually he will feel comfortable having you hold him. Is this your first big bird? Keep us posted.

[jager247]

Yes it's our first big parrot. we have a blue crown con. but he''s just a little guy compared to this one. and yes they are in different rooms. he is Fully weened. I fed him a slice of a Banana and some baby carrots along with his Macaw pellets and he's drinking water atm. He doing great I've held him twice since being home, once while getting him out of the pet carrier and then again when the wife couldn't get him back in the cage lol. I held him up against my chest and petted him for about 5 mins before putting him back in the cage and going back to Lowes. he's just adjusting to his new home and it's going to take time. Once i get this Stand built, I think it will help my wife b/c he wont be looking down at her. I'll keep you guys posted.


P.S. He's in the process of destroying his first of many toys I'm having a blast watching

[LovelySydney]

Hi & welcome to the board! Congrats on you B&G, I hope you continue having a blast with him for a very long time (after all, they have extensive life spans!) It sounds like he is settling in quite well, thats great news. Your wife will get used to him, he also just has to get used to his new surroundings. Keep us updated on your little guy - I dont think I ever saw a name??

[nanmadpad]

Hi and welcome. I also got a bgm who is about 3 yrs old. I have only had him for 4 mths. and still getting use to each other. Make sure your wife handles him as often as she can. You dont want to have problems down the road if only you handle him. Me and my husband both take turns taking her out of the cage or putting her back in. My gold rather have hubby handle her but we let her know we are BOTH going to be taking care of her. She now will step up for me just as quick as she will for him. Great birds, you will love the funny antics and the loud HELLLLOOO they give you. Mine actually talks very well. I didnt realize they were such good talkers. They are very hyper birds and require alot of activities and human interaction. Good luck and hope you tell us what you named your baby. My golds name is Apollo. I think whoever named her didnt know it was a she.

[Alan]

Hi and welcome! Congrats on the big baby :)


I can't say that I am jeolous tho just waiting on Trixie to come home! Don't ya love the big kids :)

[jager247]

thanks for the reply's. I have not came up with a name for him yet. We are still working on that one. I'm sure he'll have a name by tomorrow. I'll be sure to keep you guys posted.

[hollyhawkz]

Congratulations! I got to see/play with one today! They are big!

[Lori~D]

Every time he hisses at your wife and she backs down she is only making it worse. She needs to get over the fear of the beak and insist that he step up. Macaws will command her if she allows it - it will only get worse. It also has to be between her and him - you cannot train him to "be nice" she needs to gain experience, confidence and assertion in order to earn his trust and you need to do it soon. Have her wrap her arm in a towel or ace bandage under her shirt sleeve. Keep her fingers tucked in and ask him to step up from his stand. Insist. Then treat him AFTER he steps up. The wrap will help her to have the confidence she needs to insist he step up. He is a baby and is just learning how to control the situation...he can also sense her fear of his beak and he will play her all he can

[chinniechantel]

I agree 100% with Lori. I also noticed you said you were making a playstand for him so your wife does not have to look down on him? I would make sure to do your research about birds, you always want to be looking down on them, never up. Whoever is up the highest has the most power, so to speak. I wish you the best of luck and congrats on the baby!