10 things you NEED to know before you get a blue and gold MACAW | SHELBY THE MACAW

[@Plottogether37B]

I love how you show how hard it is to have this bird! I think so many people think they can get this bird, leave it living in a cage and it will be happy! NO, it is hard work to keep this bird at least mainly happy, giving it a long life and free flight! xx

[@noahclark8489]

Not sure what to think. I hear about so many different experiences people go through with their own beautiful Macaws. Some even say some have been very demanding and difficult to deal. With while others say they been real easy going to deal with including bird sanctuary ones. They can be so varied in personalities. The only thing most people agree on is that they are messy eaters, need big indoor and out door cages and toys to take apart except for some of the smaller parrots. I find there desire is to tear apart toys are less and slower like my Quaker is very slow at tearing thing apart except for a few lamp shades. She has been a pretty cooperative bird. She does like to bite my chin a lot though which I hope I can slow her down a little. Anyways I hope to get a Gold and Blue Macaw one day when it is right hopefully a fist care one from a sanctuary. Love rescue animals. Even rescue birds.

[@leepearce3148]

It's a good thing to get a rescue Parrot but what you need to think of is you may not be able to handle the bird & it could be a biter a constent screamer ect, You don't & won't know from what background it's come from, it could have been abused ect so be mindful of that. Good luck hope you do find one

[@darlenelayton9851]

@@noahclark8489 I rescued an Amazon that was 35 years old and she was THE NOISIEST THING I ever encountered in my whole parrot parenting life of 25-30 years!! She was also very destructive of every piece of furniture in my house, and I mean EVERYTHING! I would think that she had missed a piece of furniture but when I was moving months later would find the back of it destroyed!!! This is no joke!! The smaller birds aren’t as destructive, and even my Eclectus left my furniture alone but this is something that you have to consider when adopting a new parrot.

[@darlenelayton9851]

Thank you SO VERY MUCH for your down to earth information on bird ownership! I’ve owned many parrots of various species and sizes and everything you say is very true!! Thankfully I stopped short of getting a macaw because I got sick from my African Grey after 13 years and was forced to rehome her. It broke my heart and does still!

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

Thank you so much. And sorry you had to rehome your baby, it’s very common to get ill from owning birds.

[@darlenelayton9851]

I truly believe that if I had stayed in Southern California I would still have my baby, but I felt this spiritual calling on my life to go to school at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, Pa., and the only place that I could find to live in a short period of time was a short distance away in York, Pa. I should have researched it better because this small city destroyed my health due to the terrible air pollution and although I made it through college I left there with permanent lung damage and without my life’s love, my African Grey!😢

[@jacerobertson3600]

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[@dennisrond8955]

It's pretty much like having a special needs child, so if you aren't prepared or willing to devote the love, attention, and care for one of these wonderful creations of nature then, if you want to enjoy one in person it's best to just go to a park or zoo that allows interaction with them on a visitors basis. I have always wanted one since I was a child and had the opportunity to be in contact with some and even as a young adult being with them when I vacationed in Hawaii and still would love to have one but not until I have the right environment to raise one in. You shouldn't have them indoors if you are a smoker or cook meals with heavy odors. Their health is the utmost importance both their physical and mental well being has to take priority. Someday I will be honored to have one but like I said, not until I have a proper home for it. Thank you for posting this video and sharing the joy you have with Shelby.

[@jodimcnamara8662]

im scared now im surpose to be picking up a baby macaw next weekend but after watching this im a bit scared rethinking about it now

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

Definitely take your time making that decision if you're having second thoughts.

[@mariaarevalos8085]

Any good breeders

[@dogcrazy25]

It's good that your really thinking about ownership. Watch BirdTricks too, that channel also trains troubled birds. Try bird rescue before you buy/adopt. I thought dogs were a lot of work, not compared to a parrot.

[@jackangus4530]

@@ShelbyTheMacaw Most truthful video to the work involved in living with these. It's far more involved than people realise , well done for expressing Fact's.

[@Ameerdala]

Same as you

[@betlea8070]

Have worked with aggressive Amazons for 20yrs. Have two BFAs that are "Foster fails" Took in an emergency rescue of a blue and gold Macaw. S/He has been here for 3wks and I'm in love! Looks like I now have THREE "Foster fails" 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🥰🥰

[@kelleelogan6758]

You both are amazing...best editorial on a macaw ownership I have ever heard...I have a Scarlet boy, he is 10, we just lost his 49 year old girlfriend(miligold).. I just retired at 62 and he and I are close...he is my lap dog and best friend.....my niece is in my will, so when I'm gone, he is set....an yes...he is not cheep$$$$ Xoxo

[@tessa7413]

This is such a great video, and so informative! I am *not* thinking of getting a macaw (already ruled that out), but I love them, and think they are the most beautiful birds! I think I will stick with small birds (budgies & conures)... but I love all birds, and am fascinated by the larger ones, so I really enjoy watching other bird owners' experiences. I can tell you are very good bird "parronts"! I've subscribed and look forward to watching more videos :)

[@BrandyRaperActress]

I loved watching. Thank you for sharing! I am interested in adopting a macaw and I appreciate all the information! You said that you have children. I have 3 children ages 3, 5 and 7. We have other animals and they are all very gentle and respectful of them. I don't plan on allowing them to pet or hold a macaw until they are much older. In your experience how have your children done with Shelby?

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

Hi there, we have four children aged 5 - 15. The three older children have a great relationship with Shelby and happily and confidently hold her. The youngest, my 5 year old daughter, is very wary of Shelby. Shelby is also very wary of her! I never leave them alone together even though nothing has ever happened but I want them to build their relationship at a pace that suits them both. As it stands my daughter has stroked and cuddled Shelby, and Shelby has landed on her back and head before, but she has never held her with her hand, and I will allow them to work to that in their own time! Funnily enough, we are soon filming a 'macaws and children' video, so maybe that will help in some way? x

[@familhagaudir8561]

1:20 "The messiest pet." Eclectus : Hellow there sweet Summer child.

[@darlenelayton9851]

@@familhagaudir8561 my eclectus was sweet and quiet and didn’t chew the furniture or anything!!

[@orkneyparrots4772]

I loved listening to your Point on diet. Speaking as someone who professionally creates things for these guys to eat, your advice is spot-on. ☺️

[@kittymckitty89]

My blue an gold macaw isnt noisy at all and i live in an apartment

[@kittymckitty89]

@@lilly9399 ye my one loves cardboard i give him baskets with cardboard toilet roll things pieces of wood little toys an nuts an he loves pooching through it keeps him busy for ages 🥰

[@drummergrrlcass7955]

This is great information. I grew up with a Hahn's macaw, and have been considering another parrot recently. Blue and Golds are beautiful, but I don't think I have the time required for this breed. Thank you for the video!

[@Bored965]

Thank you for informing me of the bird because I really wanted to get it but realizing the sound it makes and socialization it need I can’t do because I have school and study’s.thank you again

[@amandabrown3318]

I just got a pair of macaws tonight and I have found your video very useful thank you

[@leepearce3148]

Hi how are you getting on with your macaws?

[@marionroffler2729]

I like how you explain everything. Its a huge responsibility having a Macaw. Its like a child but you have it beyond your death. Thank you very much for that❤️✌️😀

[@mushroom2999]

Congrats on getting 550 subscribers! keep up the good work and the great education! :D

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

Thank you so much 😊

[@mushroom2999]

@@ShelbyTheMacaw No problem!

[@kenyajimenez891]

My birds were all clipped when i got them were doing recalls every day and there wings are growing and there getting better any more tips for free flying

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

Well done for giving them a chance! I’m sure I’ll explain my own free flying story at some point but each bird is different and unique.

[@dogcrazy25]

Great points. Can you give more details on the cost of a Shelby: food, toys, vet bills, etc..how do you take a vacation.

[@keyyonnluddee8425]

i do online school and i have a free day I'm not to social and i have a few people i live with I've done all my research and I fell I'm ready to get a macaw

[@vedojokhan2848]

I have 1 for 17 yrs and he is so loving he sleep on my bed and eat everything I eat from my mouth love him so much 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@unicornwizhez4115]

For the first two minutes of the video I’m pretty sure this is basically every parrot ngl 🤨

[@hamzahaque6874]

How old is you macaw because I will be getting a macaw next year I have done my research but I'm still wondering to buy a baby Mackw or a older macaw but I dont want one over 3 years old what would you recommend

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

Each person is different. Each bird is different. What you may be looking for in a bird may be different from my desires. So recommending a bird for you would not work.

[@SinamonSticc]

A baby is more work in the early stages but is rewarding when it grows up because the bond is a lot stronger than if it is bought as an adult

[@guy8646]

Adopt. I adopted both of my parrots when they were adults and it does not harm the bond if you work hard. Good luck.

[@beatermeat5890]

Omg I didnt know you have a KZbin I love your tik toks

[@yuriayatoissohot9250]

One thing I’m scared about getting a macaw will they always clip they’re wings? And how many months does the feathers grow back

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

I would ask wherever you get it from that they DON'T clip the wings, but if they do, they do grow back after their first moult.

[@dogcrazy25]

I've also seen other professional bird owners say that clipped birds may still fly. And a responsible bird shop will let a baby bird fly in the store before clipping or else they may never learn to fly.

[@jackmock908]

How do macaws in general tend to act around dogs that are completely fine with birds

[@susanmason7818]

We have 2 blue and gold...male is really off balance.. Anyone know what the problem might be

[@ornithologydude8649]

Congratulations on 1k!

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

🎉

[@Aron0_0]

so if you go "free flying", Does the macaw always come back or does he have the thoughts of just flying away and be free forever?

[@crassidy7189]

You have it build trust and train the bird to come back in your house or apartment and if they fly and come back when you ask them to then they might be ready

[@BarbarianKingCoC121]

Can they do well with a pellet diet with maybe some vegetables like every other week I don’t go to the store very often and I feel like vegetables will cost more

[@aboldy]

what are those spikes onto of your TV? Do they work?

[@Fluffaloo]

I might have missed this in the video but what do you put on your TV and does it work? I have been looking for something forever to keep my B&G off the TV and some cabinets.

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

We use a plastic strip of spikes. She has never landed on them or the TV since. Found on Amazon

[@Fluffaloo]

@@ShelbyTheMacaw thank you!! You are awesome!

[@TheUsnmissy]

How did you teach free flying? Any advice?

[@rosesmith6494]

I got 2 of these and there really messy. And there loud. And need attention. There amazing pets. I tamed one of my parrots. They can’t have chocolate. There favor snack is peanuts. They love dancing. Mine scream till they get attention. I love my parrots.

[@rosesmith6494]

If they don’t get attention they get depressed n bite there feathers out..

[@TheMMFamily9]

Thank you , this is great info

[@karaward9094]

I Absolutely love that little growling nice it's so damn adorable

[@methamphetamine_9]

This is a really nice video and is very helpful since i am getting a Blue and Gold too

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

I’m glad you found a use for it 🥰

[@methamphetamine_9]

Well that was fast

[@methamphetamine_9]

@@ShelbyTheMacaw Noice

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

@@methamphetamine_9 I happened to be logged in and replying to people 👍🏼

[@methamphetamine_9]

@@ShelbyTheMacaw Yeah I was just joking

[@budhabhushanmate2397]

Hey what about celing fans? It ceiling fans are dangerous?? For them?

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

They are very dangerous

[@joebean3615]

This was a very good video enough to put most people off getting a macaw, you didn’t mention that there meant to be in the wild but that goes for all birds (excluding chickens) I almost can’t believe people think it inexpensive, easy, short term pet to keep they’re the opposite and they keep you not the other way

[@cerhn]

The wild is growing increasingly sparse. I think that if they can have a good relationship with their keepers, it's an island of hope and human interaction with the wild. I'm not going to point out quail, pheasants and other commonly kept birds. But why is it ok with chickens, who endure the worst of industrial farming, often losing their beaks and kept in close confinement? Why is that ok vs basically having a parrot toddler, which is what this is?

[@jimwalshonline9346]

It's the shrieking I can't handle. A smaller bird for me.

[@annadavis236]

Rip earphone users 😂

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

Sorry 🙉

[@annadavis236]

Haha it’s quite fine gave me quite the scare though 😂

[@norabee56]

Im still getting one :3

[@ibrahimnote2]

Did you get it

[@cbapl6429]

Same LOL..

[@blimizonc3487]

My dad has a macaw her name is raburta , and she is 39 years old

[@theparrotchannel2625]

It is true they are very destructive. But if kept correctly they will not destroy your home. I have 5 exotic birds in my home home. And nothing is destroyed. All the birds are happy and healthy. I just don't give them full reign of the house when I am not watching them.

[@justalora2896]

"Suts & needs" 🤣 "I mean nuts & seeds" Omg that was so cute, lol.

[@Steve-lo8pb]

You had me at reason #2

[@TheBirdiePals]

how long did it take you to free fly train Shelby?

[@Rose-k4g7u]

Will i am so scared to get a macaw because it is my first time I searching so many things about macaw I will buying 2 and I toke like 4 hours searching and knwo I now how hard and I have a big house and is basement it is so warm and I go seep there too because it have a bedroom and a small living room.

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

I mean this with the best intentions. Please don’t be offended. But 4 hours of research is just not enough. I took ten years, most others spend at least 2 years researching. These macaws will outlive you. One macaw is hard enough but two is incredibly hard. I would strongly recommend you spend a much longer time researching and preparing.

[@grimm-wheels7623]

@@ShelbyTheMacaw I have had a macaw for 22 years and I still research some things all i can say is the learning curve is on going if some one tells you they know all there is they are full of it

[@aliahcapote]

Wow I love your hair its so pretty

[@insertnamehere5615]

I love blue and gold macaws but I don't think I would get one as a pet because of the responsibility.

[@yameenkhan2405]

I dont care if I don't have alot of space I'm still keeping a cute macaw I love nachos I already have 2 ringnecks

[@christopherthomson1978]

but it's a bit risky letting your bird fly outside as they just decide to be gone and never seen again

[@ecrookie12]

How old is your macaw ?

[@gamingwithyounas8436]

Alright after hearing they may destroy my laptop and make my house a mess I’m never getting one hahah I’ll get a budgie since that’s the type of bird that is the best for me

[@startheangel9760]

I will never own a macaw but want to learn about them

[@4pawsdeli851]

Great video

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

Thank you 😊

[@OstaposaurusJWTG_Concepts]

😭😭I thaught they are peaceful!

[@rosesmith6494]

Thanks 🙏

[@itsobviouslyme4530]

I’m wanting to get a macaw but I don’t. Know if it’s the right bird.

[@Lucifurrykittens]

Jacksonville Jaguars?

[@jasabasenara8124]

I had to sell my macaw. He damaged my eardrum. So yeah, noise is a massive problem.

[@gordsjackson8109]

Noise , what noise 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

🤣

[@JG-xx1em]

First one here😁

[@nikkylandry1163]

Lol birds are awesome carpenters, but you might disagree. Flight aviary is easier to deal with.

[@Manuelalejandroworship]

Yeah nvm

[@MDshell.]

Can you have a macaw and horses at the same time.

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

I know lots of people that do

[@Jeannette-ei9xd]

That's crazy! Set the bird and yourselves free!😢

[@border_hopperdan19]

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[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

I knooooow, so annoying sorry haha,

[@border_hopperdan19]

@@ShelbyTheMacaw btw any tips before owning a macaw ?

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

Wait so are you guys in you're early 30's or 40's?

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

EARLY 30s!! 🤣

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

@@ShelbyTheMacaw well you guys have plenty of years to go and assuming you both live a long healthy life I wouldn't necessarily say your macaw is gonna be young when the both of you aren't around anymore , let's say the both of you live to be 90 something years old your macaw will be in his 60's I wouldn't call that young..lol I am 33 btw and I have two caiques, caiques are my favorite, I was considering getting a macaw but ultimately decided they arent for me for many of the things you guys touched on in this video and a few other things , Also caiques are plenty enough

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

@@Marvel_vs_Capcom84 I’m glad you found the video informative but yes you’re right, should be live a decent amount of time Shelby will be getting on a bit herself. But still may have 20 years ahead of her. It’s all been taken into considering. Caiques are awesome! If I was to get a small bird it would be a caique

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

@@ShelbyTheMacaw Awesome , and yes they sure are they can entertain you all day long with their nonstop antics and world championship wrestling rolling and hopping around..lol anyhow I hope you guys make more videos about you're macaw even though I dont have one it's still fun to watch other ppl who have parrots to learn new things..

[@dogcrazy25]

Another question, have you, can you teach your parrot to poo in a special place sonuts not all over the house? Have your neighbors complained,

[@archiesflock7517]

Second one here 😁

[@theragingcreeper9040]

Im glad I'm not crazy for wanting birds to fly. My aunt hates the idea of free flight. I hate the idea of clipping wings.

[@lydialemon3]

Why are all the people I find who have a macaw, British???

[@sultanfarooq2831]

Great video You guys hard work But but Your bird is very very hungry on video recording time Look at your bird sorry to said but please don’t do that I have macaw same like your one I following all you tube macaw lover stars

[@charliethemacaw1408]

Too late I’m getting a macaw tomorrow

[@Noyojo001]

Them animal are not to have at home if there so unclean lol

[@trongphuocnguyen1079]

From Viet Nam

[@anitavanderlaan3446]

See Shelby how small she was..😍

[@lorilynn4746]

Maybe shes bored and thats why she makes that noise?

[@wafa6425]

Really wish to get actually, but my mom really lazy cleaning up a mess😔

[@ulenrich]

Arrgh, please: I want to watch your bird, but not threaten my neighbour with this loud tune ....

[@ShelbyTheMacaw]

Sorry we will bring down the intro volume 😅

[@dwaynebelgrave4173]

Wanna need a life it's just a bird

[@belindaolson9177]

Great video! Thank you so much!