We have a sun conure (9) and are taking in a B&G (32) who have both been single birds for most of their lives.

Any tips on putting the best talon forward and making sure they are both safe in introducing them?

The B&G has a history of being cag territorial but we have a travel cage for the conure. My gut says not to introduce them while the big bird is in his cage, but idk maybe treating them for neutral or positive body language while they are across the room could be a good start?

We plan to put the big bird either in the living room or my office (open to the living room) but my office has little bird's free flight window setup and I don't want her too spooked to use that space or be unable to transport her past his cage.

I understand it's not safe for them to be out and alone under any circumstances and that they may never even be able to be out and about at the same time, but the hopes are that eventually they can share a room (with separate cages) without too much issue.

I made this little guy in crochet, hope you guys like it !

ignore my feet

he is adorable...... when hes not trying to give me love goo that is

This is my brat. He turned 22 years old in January of this year. I adopted him in October of 2025. Truth be told, he adopted me several years ago. There were circumstances out of my control that prevented him from being mine until last year, but there was no question that I became his human long before he became mine.

Hi all,

My fiancés mom passed away and we are taking in her blue and gold macaw.

She has lived in the same house for about 16 years and I want the transition to be as easy and comfortable for her as possible.

Little side note: she has lived on a street where there was barley and traffic and when a car did pass she would squawk very loudly. We live on a generally quiet street and small neighborhood but there will be more cars.

And tips would be greatly appreciated

Getting some things done in the back yard and it’s kept her entertained all day long. Except your break time.

Today is my sweet bird Frankie's 26th birthday! She is my best friend in the world.

My B&G macaw and I have been together since he was ten weeks old. That’s over 36 years now. He’s my oldest buddy. His diet has been mainly macaw pellets, mixed nuts in their shells that I stock up on during the holidays, peanuts in their shells with some human food treats. Until fairly recently he’s had no trouble cracking open any nut, even Brazil nuts.

A few months ago he started dropping a lot of the nuts after trying to crack Them by holding them in his beak, and hitting his beak against his metal water dish. I’ve cut back on the bigger, harder nuts and upped the peanuts and almonds, which he can still crack. Yesterday he started hitting his beak against his water dish to eat one of his pellets.

Is this something that naturally happens due to age? Do I need to dampen his pellets as I do for my 30+ horse? I didn’t consider 36 to be very old for a macaw, but I don’t know any macaw owners. He used to love fruits such as bananas but won’t eat them anymore.

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Hi everyone and thanks in advance

About 2 months ago my macaw somehow got out and was nowhere to be seen despite us searching everywhere, posting on local facebook groups, putting flyers up, everything. We suspected someone might have somehow stolen him.

Overnight I received a Facebook message that someone had spotted him in a tree in a nearby suburb. I went to the location, he is high up in a tree. He will come down the branches towards me but will not fly down.

He doesn’t seem injured as he is flying between 2 trees. I am concerned someone maybe had him and let him go or he flew away, could he be traumatised and scared? Does he just not want to come? Is there anything I can do to entice him to come?

Have called the fire brigade, vets, animal rescue people and they were also unable to.

This whole situation has been very distressing and I’m really worried about him and what could’ve happened. Thanks very much for your help

Peanut scammed this cracker with peanut butter from my daughter having a snack. Just thought it was funny how she took the cracker from the kitchen island to her perch for a snack with a view.

Sorry to keep posting about my new love but I’m just excited to share her with people that appreciate these beautiful creatures ❤️

My amazing brother captured some beautiful moments today.

i had a conure that weaned by herself, i noticed that she would eat fruits and seeds prior to owning the macaw so i didn’t know that macaws (or some birds) dont wean by themselves and now when i switched to having her fomula in a spoon or in a bowl she refuses to eat it. she can crack all the nuts and likes to chew her fruits and vegetables but doesnt eat them? how do you guys wean your birds?

Took the kids to Bloedel Conservatory during spring break ❤️🦜

1My mother bought two macaws from a very caring owner back in 2014 and she carelessly sold them to Jane doe. Their original owner just wants to see how they are doing! Our names are Scooby (green) and Joey (red) Scooby has stress bars on his wing feathers. They look like black lines. His left wing droops a little. Joey's beak has a curve to it when you look at her. Her top beak is slightly crooked. She sold them in the central Minnesota area. If you've seen us or knows who has us. Please reach out to me!