A couple of days ago I went to look at a blue and gold macaw on craigslist on a whim. I am bird knowledgeable to some degree, but know very little about macaws. I keep dreaming of one day getting one... this parrot was in a terrible homr and being sold for xmas money. I felt I could get him out of there and find him a much better home. I am getting very attached already!!
I am joining this board to learn more about him and ask a few questions regarding his health, etc.
I have an Eclectus and have plenty of experience with her, but he is so different! I hope to learn a lot here, and maybe even find him a great home!
New Blue and Gold Macaw (Rescue)
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New Blue and Gold Macaw (Rescue)
by mysticmoonaviary » Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:58 pm
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Re: New Blue and Gold Macaw (Rescue)
by Weka » Wed Dec 11, 2013 10:01 am
Welcome from a fellow newcomer!
Ah, I know what you mean about Craigslist. So many sad, heart-wrenching stories! Are you able to have the bird looked over by a qualified avian vet before purchasing? Be careful: there are quite a few stolen, "flipped", or extremely ill birds in these listings.
Warmest wishes,
Weka
Ah, I know what you mean about Craigslist. So many sad, heart-wrenching stories! Are you able to have the bird looked over by a qualified avian vet before purchasing? Be careful: there are quite a few stolen, "flipped", or extremely ill birds in these listings.
Warmest wishes,
Weka
She was not quite what you would call refined. She was not quite what you would call unrefined. She was the kind of person that keeps a parrot. -- Mark Twain
Providing a forever home for Skeeter, an 11-year-old male red bellied.
Providing a forever home for Skeeter, an 11-year-old male red bellied.
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Re: New Blue and Gold Macaw (Rescue)
by Pajarita » Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:40 pm
Weka is correct, first thing anybody should do is have a complete exam by an avian vet. And not only when they get a bird through CL but from anybody, even a baby from a breeder!
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