a big mac adoption

[a.susz]

you read me right!! I've had macaw envy ever since i set eyes on a great big green wing macaw back in the day as a little girl. I will be adopting a 6 y.o. military macaw, named Scooter. I have met him once, and he is fostered with a co-worker as is, she thinks we will jive just right. He's a silly boy, and looooves the lady's( lucky for me). I will be house sitting for her so i will have some prime one on one with him to really bridge that gap of stranger/friend. He will probably come home with us next year. Although that seems far away, it is already close to the end of the year as is!!

I feel so giddy over all this, here comes the new bird feeling!! get ready for tons of pictures, stories, adventures, new stuff, trees, OMG i just can't wait.


Some back story on the fella: He is severely plucked, and came to my co-worker like this; a major plucker/screamer. She has cured his screaming(he is out 100% of the time.) but he is still a compulsive plucker, to the point of being a naked chicken. This bothers some people, but to me, naw i saw him as just another bird ready to play, and cause mischief. Hopefully we can get some of his feathers back in but if not, who cares right? It's personality that matters.

[ptuga72]

Congrats!! You are much braver than I am taking on such a large bird
Who cares if he is "feather impaired"? He's just so comfortable with his body, he doesn't need to cover up

[a.susz]

never thought of it that way, he's "uncomfortable" with his feathers

ive been at a bird store for 3 years now so i've had lots of practice with the big guys, i am just so happy i actually get to snuggle one every day!! hehe. ok im way too excited.

[entrancedbymyGCC]

I had to laugh at my little GCC sharing a name with a big ol' macaw! Shouldn't he have a name like "Brutus" or "Arnold"?

Good luck with him, and kudos for taking him on. I'm really looking forward to all the stories that are surely coming!

[pchela]

I think you mean "Ahnold".

[born2fly]

Congrats

Maybe he's a nudist.

[tacotaco]

Congrats

Maybe he's a nudist.

i look forward to seeing pics and hearing about you starting your new relationship!! good luck to you!

[entrancedbymyGCC]

I think you mean "Ahnold".

LOL.

At least he's not a hamburger, a giant computer or a tropical nut...

[Giantmoa]

I finally got to spend some time with a macaw that was not aggressive/cage territorial and I immediatly fell in love with her but they are sooo loud! it surprised me how quiet the amazon seemed compared to when the macaw started vocalizing

good luck with your new guy! macaws are gorgeous, and bald is beautiful after all plus new bird shopping is always exciting/fun

[TheNzJessie]

wow! congratulations!!!!! i know next to nothing when it comes to macaws let alone the different species so i cant wait for these pictures/videos/information its always exiting!