Posted by Linda L. (199.174.241.214--user-33qtsem.dialup.mindspring.com) on March 11, 2000 (or so) at 07:16:43:
In Reply to: adding a macaw posted by darline on March 08, 2000 (or so) at 21:14:57:
: I have a 7 year old female blue and gold macaw who is quite happy and spoiled with human
: attention. She's been with us for 3 years. I am considering adding a 7 year old male blue and
: gold who is looking for a new home. Are the macaws happy in pairs and will they still stay
: friendly with their humans? I intend to keep them in separate cages in the same room, I am not
: interested in breeding them.
Adding another macaw to your family is like adding another child. The existing one may or may not like the idea, especially since she has been the sole object of your attention for the last 3 years. What kind of friendship will/could develop between them will be determined between them. I have a pair of Military Macaws and both are friendly, although the female is very jealous of the male's relationship with me. He came first and I handfed him. His bond with me is very strong. I got her when she was 2 1/2. I've had both for almost 10 years. Yes, I can handle both, individually and at the same time. (Talk about feeling like a tree!)
Linda L.
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