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Re: Question about Macaws
Hi Janet, Chris and all. I have NO experience from the stand point of
training issues [yet] so can offer no sugestions there. But...I do
have a # of Macaws and have had for several years. While my
intentions are to produce as 'few' babies as I can [yes, that sounds
strange, I know] we do raise Macaws. Have 2 weaning now, 2 about
ready to [fly] out of the nest box etc. Never contemplated raising
babies for the purpose of show, but, in my opinion, based on what
experience I have keeping Macaws of various ages, and raising babies,
if I were to do this, I believe I would get the babies VERY close in
age. House them in a lg play area/flight together during the day
where they can be birds, learn from each other, bond with each, work
out there pecking order in terms of flock dynamics etc. Removing each
one of them individualy to an intirely diferent area for some much
needed one on one bonding time with their human. Also! to get them
used to the idea that it's OK! to be away from each other. I think
having their own cages for sleeping is a good idea. I have 7 Macaws
in my main living area. Their all out on climbing trees all day. Some
play well together, some don't. Their very flock oriented. Their all
flighted and very headstrong. They have seperate cages at night
which works great. They actually LIKE their cages. At the end of the
day, they each have their own space, their own food dishes, toys etc.
I have found this to work really well.
However, as I mentioned, I have no experience in the training aspect
of it. It's bound to enfluence the dynamics of things in away that
I'm not at all fermiliar with. So...juuuust my opinion guys.
=
Jan
PS...guys, I am the worst speller on the planet, no time to edit,
SORRY!
- In Freeflight@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Biro" <chrisbiro@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Janet,
>
> > Chris B--how do you find working with the Blue Throats? How many
do
> > you have? Are Scarlets good show birds?
>
> I love working with my Blue Throat. I had two but one we lost due
to medical
> problems. Both were wonderful birds. Very sweet and very smart. Very
> mechanical. From my experience with four of them (we have a pair
also), they
> like to take things apart.
>
> I love scarlets and B&Gs also. Scarlets are my favorite birds to
fly due to
> their bright colors.
>
> > Also, if I get a second Macaw, when is the best time to get it?
My
> > Red Front was born the first week of May. Should I be looking for
> > another baby about the same age? Should I wait a year? Less?
> > Opinions please. I am at home, so time spent with the birds isn't
> > an issue.
>
> I personally like to raise them in clutches or at least similar age
groups.
> I have had good luck with introducing new babies to my flock and
usually the
> babies are most readily accepted by the youngest of the crew. But
training
> more than a couple at a time can be a challenging task, though
having two or
> more does offer advantages as well. So it is really hard to offer
advice on
> this.
>
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