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RosenZahra
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Joined: 04 Dec 2007
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Location: Fresno CA. |
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Im soon getting a B&G macaw but i have a choice between 2 macaws the first one is a 5 months old one and he is weaned the other one is 8 weeks old and can get him about a month when he will be weaned but he is missing a toe.
(Is a missing toe something that will give him a handicap in eating or other things? )
I want the very young macaw so it can get used to me and i can see it grew up but dont know if it is too young ???
I dont have experience with macaws and im confues about what i should choose,
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Tuesday December 4, 2007 8:22 pm |
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cystanley
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Joined: 11 Apr 2007
Posts: 159
Location: north carolina |
as long as you wait until the young one is weaned I don't see it being a problem  . as far as the toe goes I don't really know, I don't THINK so but I've never owned a large parrot... |
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Tuesday December 4, 2007 9:05 pm |
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shirin
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Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 7401
Location: Canada, Toronto |
Hi there, welcome to fluffies
What made you choose a macaw? They are quite high maintenance 
No, the missing toe should not affect its life in any major way. Birds are very adaptable, and I'm sure this Macaw will do just fine without the one toe. May I just ask if this was a birth defect, or did he lose a toe in an accident?
There really is not that much difference between a 5 month old, and a 2 month old Macaw. They are both very young babies, and both can get used to you the same. The missing toe should certainly not factor into your decision making, because that bird will be just as good and lovable as the one who has all the toes. So I would say, just go with which ever bird you like best. |
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Tuesday December 4, 2007 9:06 pm |
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RosenZahra
Just hatched
Joined: 04 Dec 2007
Posts: 26
Location: Fresno CA. |
Thank all for your advice, i will go for it...
Shiring because Macaws are gorgeous parrots intelligent etc...
And no i will not base my decision on the missing toe this would be unfair...
and i think i will see it as something special  |
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Tuesday December 4, 2007 10:19 pm |
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shirin
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Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 7401
Location: Canada, Toronto |
quote:
Originally posted by RosenZahra
Thank all for your advice, i will go for it...
Shiring because Macaws are gorgeous parrots intelligent etc...
And no i will not base my decision on the missing toe this would be unfair...
and i think i will see it as something special
I have a bird who has a deformed foot, she is missing one toe, and the others are crooked and short, but it makes her all the more special. So I agree with you |
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Tuesday December 4, 2007 10:22 pm |
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RosenZahra
Just hatched
Joined: 04 Dec 2007
Posts: 26
Location: Fresno CA. |
what species is your bird? |
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Tuesday December 4, 2007 10:24 pm |
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shirin
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Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 7401
Location: Canada, Toronto |
She is a little diamond dove, her name is Blueberry. You can see her picture here:
http://www.fluffies.org/en/flu.....ry_id=1620 |
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Tuesday December 4, 2007 10:28 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Hi there and welcome to fluffies! 
I think the macaw that is 2 months old is a little young to come home. Or do you let the breeder wean him?
I think both birdies would be a good choice. Just see which one appeals (is that the right word?) most to you. |
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Tuesday December 4, 2007 10:30 pm |
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RosenZahra
Just hatched
Joined: 04 Dec 2007
Posts: 26
Location: Fresno CA. |
Shirin very nice dove seems she likes you very much very relaxed in your hand |
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Tuesday December 4, 2007 10:32 pm |
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RosenZahra
Just hatched
Joined: 04 Dec 2007
Posts: 26
Location: Fresno CA. |
Fluffy i will wait till the breeder wean him she said it will be a about 6 weeks |
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Tuesday December 4, 2007 10:33 pm |
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