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Which do you prefer? Greys, macaws or cockatoos? Thread starter brittish Start date Feb 22, I'm on the hunt for adding a new bird to my family, and after countless weeks of research, I have come down to an African Grey, BG or Green winged macaw, or a cockatoo. I am aware of the attention each of these birds require and am able to devote the time needed.
I would not consider getting something I felt I could not care for properly. I'd love to just hear your personal experiences from owners. Oh, and also everytime I mention the word cockatoo I get told all sorts of negative things that almost make me want to scratch them off the list, but are they really as bad as people claim?
I never jump to conclusions until finding out for myself, and feel as if they are given a bad rep similar to the way pit bulls are given bad reps. I love the fact that they are so affectionate. Featheredsamurai New member.
Aug 24, 4, 4 California Parrots African Greg 2 cockatiels. I love cockatoos so much, but I cannot trust a adult white cockatoo that I do not know, and am careful and respectful. I have no trouble trusting a macaw or African gray if their person says they are good. In my opinion cockatoos do not make good pets, you really need to be above average bird person to be able to take care of one and make sure it is mentally healthy. Not many cockatoos are parent raised and you'll need a very good breeder who makes sure their babies know that they are birds not humans.
I like African grays because they are easy to read, they talk with their body very well if your willing to listen. And I like macaws because many seem to realize the strength of their beak, and although they may give you a painful bite they rarely go full force.
Good luck with your search! I decided on a grey but every 2 days I'm away for 36 hours so them not being snuggly will work in my favor, just have the girlfriend open its cage for a few hours a day while I'm gone. All 3 are amazing! Hopefully someone here can steer you in the right direction! Have you not heard? The bird is the word!
OOwl New member. I have a Galah that loves to snuggle for a bit, then he's off to explore and do something silly. Both birds are super social with everyone in my family and with guests, which is nice. I enjoy sharing my parrots with others. I have never owned a macaw, but I lived with someone who did. Let's just say that I'm not a macaw person.
His didn't like me, for whatever reason, despite the fact that I had to care for them for long periods of time during his frequent hospitalizations. The worst bite I ever received from any parrot was from his Scarlet macaw.
I, no doubt, deserved it, but I just don't speak "macaw" very well, apparently. They're beautiful birds for the right person. Just make sure you are. Thingamagigs New member. Thats a tough one! I don't have experience with greys or macaws. I have a lot of experience with Aussie cockatoos. I think it depends on The little stuff isn't as important as the things that you really hold dear.
Cockatoos are generally cuddly, bossy, loud, dusty, mind blowingly heart melting adorable, they arent great talkers usually except for some corella species , most aren't pretty, snuggly, puppy like, very intelligent, untrustworthy, chewers, clowns, an entertaining blast to own.
Greys are normally sweet, talkative, impressively intelligent, easy to get along with, trust worthy and lovely companion.
I came across you site and it helped me in knowing both species better. I am a stay at home mom with two little daughters. Recenly we visited a relative who has a Blue Gold and we enjoyed playing with him Haven't still decided which one I am going to have but I am hoping I can give them the love and care they need.
Really good read, and I can see some people have got a new parrot pet! I hope it goes well for you guys. Just wanted to drop a line and let you know of a new site that we been working on to help people with Macaws, check it out and let us know what you think. Great news for you today xzbluebabies offering trained parrots for adoption and guest what they do arrange for shipping to other location for good prices. Hi,i am a new owner of a blue and gold as we got him in august and me and my parner love him to pieces!
He was wanted for a very long time by my boyfriend but i knew it wld be like a full time job and hate the idea of any bird being in a cage so always said i didn't want one but after a year of pursuading we went and had a look at some babys from a breeder and i fell in love with are little chuckles.
He is such a joy but like i thought he is hard work and like a child but if you do your research you get to undersand why he does the things he does like calling for you when you leave without him that purly means he sees you as family and doesn't want to feel like you dont love him because in the wild they are never without there flock.
He also always likes us together and likes to sit inbetween us and have a cuddle. I have both of them ,the african grey talks way more than the macaw but everyone loves the macaw for his colors.
Hi, Im 16 years old and im thinkin about buying a pair of macaws, i do have experience with bird i have an african grey. If i bought a pair, will they need less attention since they are together? Voted awesome. Someone that I knew took in rescued greys that had emotional problems.
She also raised some babies from the egg, one of whom I got to meet. The bird just wanted to cuddle and was very sweet. I have owned a blue and gold for fifteen yrs, have had since he had no feathers, left him alone while i worked as a teacher and a sweeter parrot doesn't exist, he is funny and completely smart loving and cuddly,I would pick a macaw any day. As a gray owner you give good reasons to be either a gray owner or a macaw owner.
I have never been bitten becouse my gray was mad either and i find that i prefer the grays company to my sons blue and gold becouse the gray is much calmer. I wouldn't.. Unless someone else is around your house, I wouldn't. Hi i had a question. Will african grey stay i cage for a full day. Health Problems. Freshwater Pets. Freshwater Aquariums. Saltwater Pets.
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In their natural habitat, macaws feed on native seeds, fruits, flowers, leaves, palm nuts, figs, nectar, and, in some regions, clay from exposed river banks. The dietary needs of some macaw species differ from that of other parrots because they need more fat in their diet.
Companion macaws tend to have a much easier life than their wild counterparts, but they miss out on the ability to forage for their food, a behavior that comes naturally. The berry and cake shapes of these foods invite more interaction. Macaws are a force to be reckoned with.
Everything about them is big, from their voices to their attitudes. Even the mini macaws are big — on the inside! Colorful and often raucous, they call attention to themselves even when quiet. Although, to the uninitiated, macaws seem formidable and may bluster and carry on, those who share their lives with these magnificent friends know that they contain surprisingly loving hearts and sensitive natures.
Macaws can be quite playful and love toys they can chew up, especially items made of wood. A pet macaw will need a consistent supply of appropriate toys and other safe items to destroy.
The cost of a stable supply of toys should be factored in to the monthly pet budget. Macaws are intelligent birds that also thrive on activities designed to challenge them, such as foraging activities.
Foraging involves searching for food or time spent enjoying food. Nutri-Berries by Lafeber Company satisfy the need for foraging while providing superior nutrition. A macaw might make a game out of spooking people by leaning forward and lunging toward them.
This is not done as an aggressive gesture but more for the reaction it causes. In general, a well-socialized, positively interacted with macaw can be a gentle pet. Macaws from the Ara genus, such as green-winged, scarlet, and blue-and-gold macaws, have a bare facial patch, which turns flush when the bird is overly excited.
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