20 Reasons why you should not buy Hyacinth Macaw

[@loveyourparrot_]

This is the best video. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ANGELICPARROTS]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Eku-bo]

It is

[@birder7743]

I HATE THIS VIDEO I LOVE BIRDS AND I AM NOT GOING TO LISTEN TOO YOU WARNING

[@bekeneel]

It sounds mostly familiar :) except for my Moluccan cockatoo, maybe slightly shorter wingspan but got pretty big, new cage for 500$ (ebay). Seems like all the trouble a cockatoo gives a Macaw like this gives too, however I think cockatoos can still be more crazy & unfortunately even louder up to 130db... I kinda regret buying one by now lol, I knew some of these Moluccans from a rescue and they were always calm and sweet so I had no reason to believe they would be so loud & destructive.. And you're right, you can't leave them in their cage a whole day, I wouldn't want that either. If I'd buy a Macaw tho I'd certainly get such a Hyacinth, love the blue and how they look. But I doubt it would make my moluccan less loud, because I bought him from a place with many birds and they were used to screaming to each other often, that's probably why mine is pretty loud. It's indeed best if u got a bird from as young as possible, that u can teach and train them the way you want, I feel like if they are older it's very hard still to train them the way you want or make them stop doing certain things..

[@lnayler]

As an ornithologist, I would have to say, you may be making your bird hormonal by petting below the neck. Birds also train you more than you think. If they scream and you run to them to keep them quiet, you are training them to scream louder and longer until they get your attention. I made this mistake with a very loud and obnoxious Moluccan Cockatoo. I grew to resent this bird until I learned that my behaviour trained him to scream. Moluccan’s can be as loud as Hyacinths. I was miserable until I learned not to run to see him whenever he screamed. You’re right though.....large birds are like toddlers on crack that never grow up. I like the chaos! The screaming and destruction......not so much. But all pets can be loud. And even a dog will chew your best shoes if you leave them out. The trick is you have to control your environment. Make one room in your house an aviary, with tiled floors and walls, access to a hose, and have a drain in the floor. Buy baby toys. They are fairly durable, or find stainless steel toys. It is possible to own big birds and live harmoniously. You just have to sacrifice and plan ahead.

[@jasabasenara8124]

Spot on!!

[@aayushrana5812]

I’m pretty sure Moluccan Cockatoos are much louder than any Macaw

[@aayushrana5812]

Any macaw won’t reach more than 115 decibels, while a Moluccan can disintegrate the charts by hitting up to more than 135.

[@ladyb9108]

Large birds are like toddlers on crack that never grow up 🤣🤣🤣🤣 So true lol

[@humannt3374]

@@aayushrana5812as someone who has lived with many different types of birds Macaws arent that bad in terms of how loud they are but they are still loud af

[@senzapaura2818]

Actually there is only one reason: I CAN'T AFFORD IT

[@Withhisultraviolencee]

Same

[@afrozenalex8964]

😁😂

[@Dan-xx5jq]

me neither!

[@bwmcelya]

30k USD for a disease free model. Only the well-to-do need apply.

[@terramater]

The best way to express your love for hyacinth macaws is to enjoy them in films, books and in the wild! 🥰

[@aditya_gupta]

Can't agree more. Btw, you guys have great content

[@dakotastein9499]

Kind of hard to enjoy them in the wild if you don't live in South amarica,as well as the fact that their habitat is being destroyed.

[@zorubark]

@@dakotastein9499 You can donate to who are trying to protect them and their habitat

[@dakotastein9499]

@@zorubark you can a buy macaws from licensed breeders...captive bred macaws prevent poaching...and since hand reared birds don't do well in the wild it's better they have loving homes.

[@dakotastein9499]

@Wattle just how many parrots do you think exist in the world? Do you have any idea how many it would take to overpopulate?..by that logic breeders should stop breeding cats and dogs A reputable breeder isn't going to over breed them. And as far as neglect,them simply existing isn't going to garuntee that.

[@birdsmariaandsunshinetv9899]

People like to buy them and then abuse them and I cry

[@ANGELICPARROTS]

Me too :(

[@kaidosbuddyagaindoberman9119]

Sometimes the abuse is mundane- where the owner is just not intelligent to realize they are abusing them. Last year we discovered a macaw that is confined to its cage 24/7, nearly year round. The owner literally thinks this is ok, that “he likes his cage” and the owner is so crude They think “ why do we have birdcages then? Birds living in bird cages”... The owner is a proprietor if a business. We begged her to take the macaw, while explaining why this is equivalent to a human being locked up in a little cell, in prison for 20, 30 years. She didn’t get the comparison. It’s heartbreaking. The bird Only comes out when they dedicate the time to a cage cleaning, even then right after the bird returns to the cage just like it’s programmed. What to do though, long we the bird has food and water access, isn’t suffering any obvious disease, the law has little right to take it away.

[@Earth.is.F1AT]

WTFFF WHO TF BUYS THESE BEAUTIFUL BLUE CINNAMON ROLLS AND TORTURES THEM I NEED TO FUCKING STOMP ON THEIR HEADS

[@kaidosbuddyagaindoberman9119]

SamuraiTheGamer all good things to help support such a large parrot

[@kaidosbuddyagaindoberman9119]

SamuraiTheGamer not sure but it’s more of a “want@ but then doesn’t want to see it thru

[@kevin72884]

Can't agree with most of your advice since it's the pet owner that creates the pet's behavior. 24/7 attention will create a clingy pet and lots of alone time is always important just as time together too. #Engagednotcaged

[@MIKEDUZZI420]

I have a Conure and she rides around on my shoulder when I'm home most of the time. I cant imagine having one that size wanting to do the same. Plus my bird chews on the wood but yours is so much bigger. The damage it would do to a house. Man.

[@ashleyfontanilla2262]

Me thinking the exact same thing. Only that, I have a quaker. Very tiny, and easy to control... however my conjure is smaller and absolutely chaotic if I am not gentle.

[@chihuahuaclubsouthfloridaf2991]

I have two Conures that ride around on my shoulders. Perfect size perfect birds. Pocket puppies . Definitely not as demanding as a hyacinth macaw 🦜 Thank God. Love Green Cheeks ❤️ plus I have 2 chihuahuas and a cat That already sick enough attention...

[@Pineapple-jl1bn]

I have a blue front amazon and a blue Indian ring neck parrot, along with all my other "farm animals" they get love every day seeing as I'm home all day and their names are choko and leo. By the way I love your videos have a good day 😊

[@ZA-rl2ok]

I have 6 birds and I give them all of my attention 🖤

[@DeIicateFynn]

Aww!! I'm not really for people owning these awesome animals but you are a good person that takes good care of your parrot! I loved the footage of your Parrot at four months! That was adorable!! Made my night actually.

[@HonorRJacobs]

I know what you mean but once born and raised (even to a few months ) in captivity or alone they wouldn’t be able to live in the wild and they wouldn’t be able to join a flock and wouldn’t be able to protect itself from predators on their own.

[@konglomusic]

Watching bird videos w/ Tiki(my late mother's Hyacinth) & stumbled upon this bc he liked the thumbnail. He's being so bashful while watching you & your beautiful lil lady 😅 Tiki is crushin hard over here lol

[@hv5962]

but I have heard that its not healthy if they eat only macadamia nuts, they should be eating fesh fruit as well, isnt it?

[@jamesaron1967]

So true, Carolyn. I'm glad you're making these kind of videos. It may be the most important bird related content. Many people just don't know what's involved with proper bird care. Hopefully, this will educate those who are thinking about a parrot and not sure if it's the right decision for them.

[@ANGELICPARROTS]

Absolutely 💯💯💯

[@goldensun4190]

If the macaw is biting you offen it indicates that he/she feels she is not getting herd, understood well. When body language and verbal doesn't work, they talk with their beak. It's really just communication, even when they get angry with their owners, they would still not show its full strength, they know they can crack bones...

[@Sujeesh_Bhosri]

Alexanderine are best to pet. Sweet voice, funny, loving and cheap

[@derind9191]

Haha not cheap budgies are cheap not Alexandrines

[@lorenayoung3256]

Out all of the macaws, the Hyacinth macaws are my fave 😘 I could never own one, they’re too big for me, their powerful beaks are very intimidating to me. I’m just content with my Solomon island eclectus 😍🥰 he’s still a baby boy, just over 4 months old.

[@dakotastein9499]

A lot of poeple are intimidated by thier size...but looks are deceiving they are one of the gentlest even tempered parrots you can have. They are very out going and friendly and are eger to please,because of this they are easy to train and among the macaw breeds they make the best companions for children.

[@nandhuzz1927]

Oh you have eclectus your pet is my dream actually 🤧

[@jwdominion6747]

Same

[@eschwarz1003]

5:05 "see, ...she wants my FULL attention" Glory looks at camera "rawk, yes that's right"

[@cometthemountainlion181]

When a blue dinosaur with feathers costs as much as a machine powered by constant explosions that you operate while obeying colored bulbs and pieces of metal with words on them.

[@Andrew-fv4sj]

What

[@aidenw207]

I am so grateful for my green cheek conure after watching this video.

[@jdmlover1235]

They are very beautiful. Even they bite. i don't think they will bite hard as Amazon. I have 3 yellow nape. Female are ok but Boy drew blood. Especially spring and winter time. Even i had them for 20+ years since baby. Any suggestion about biting. Thank you.

[@sherpenciltheartist8007]

Everything you said it's true parrots are very affectionate they love so much attention. In order to tamed them you should hold them everyday just to talk to them. Thank you very much for sharing this.

[@SeemaPurohit-wg5cq]

i rescued a parrot.. she had burned wings and broken feet .. she is scared of ppl.. i thought she will recover after some time.. but she is still scared of me.. she tries to fly.. without wings.. i dont want to keep her caged.. i leave her cage door open and she sits behind cage hidden.. she tried to hide under bed and tables . but i was determined to not let her hide this way.. so i tried to go near till we agreed that i wont scare her if she remained on her cage.. i also tried to accommodate her n gv her doll house and a carriage but she was just happy sitting on cage.. so i hv placed seeds inside cage so when she goes in.. i close the cage and bathe her once a week..sometimes twice.. she absolutely loves bathing n she isnt scared when i bathe her.. but she rarely visits her cage .. if she goes n sees me coming she comes outside immediately 😂.. she thinks ill cage her .. i guess.. i keep fruits vegetables near her cage outside on table.. she comes and eat.. she only ate apple, cucumbers very little, she ignored almonds, walnuts , pumpkin seeds, carrots.. majorly she only eats sunflower seeds.. i tried showing her parrot videos so she doesn't go in depression .. she tried to touch screen n touch parrots 😢😢she is lonely but doesn't want humans.. she ones tried to jump from balcony and got stuck in net..then she cut the net n came back.. i was there but didnt dare to go near as she is scared n i was worried she will hurt herself more😢 please advise

[@robertoabreu207]

Hyacinth macaws are so beautiful. I love the fact that they are so calm and friendly. But damn, look at that beak, it seems like it could cut off a human finger.

[@upthedope5114]

Cause it can

[@dakotastein9499]

That's because it can...luckaly they are even tempered and it's relatively hard to piss one off to that point.

[@TradingQuotes]

interesting infos abaout Hyacinth Macaw.

[@dummy2027]

You did what Glory wanted at the end of the video. When you were standing up she was high and on you at the same time, happy happy darling.

[@Rabbitgirl62]

my brother is thinking of getting a Hyacinth egg. What do you think? He already has a Macaw, Conyer and Lovebird. All in their own cages. He has has raised lovebirds from egg, and have has several cockateils.

[@blindperson8677]

Her screams sound like a child's scream 😂 Hope I can have one in the future 💜

[@lordanderson8090]

What do you do for work?

[@phillipanderson6354]

Absolutely spot on ❤

[@pardipdas8990]

It's just a pampered macaw. It's just showing dominance over you.

[@DSR50Q8]

I have a black palm cockatoo and a blue fronted macaw and I’m looking to buy a hyacinth macaw do think I can handle him?

[@johngulino2651]

I understand this completely, but I love these birds. ❤️

[@VFizz]

Those guys are BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you for sharing!

[@HiTechDiver]

Hyacinth Macaws are a majestic bird. I was friends with a bird store owner. He had a Hyacinth. When it was on your arm you knew it; they are heavy. He knew he was king too. I actually had to repair the bird's cage, made of 1/4" wrought iron bars. The bird bent and tore them apart. I welded 1" band metal around the upper and lower thirds of the cage, and he tore that up too.

[@goodtips8973]

Thank so much for that vlog. Very informative! Much love from Poland!

[@TheGrandmashand]

I am so impressed with your beautiful 😍 parrot and all your knowledge! I’m thinking about getting a Hyacinth Macaw next year. I have over 25 years experience with large parrots. I once owned a Moluccan Cockatoo and an Umbrella Cockatoo and believe me they are loud. They too require a tremendous amount of attention. I’m going to take your advice in your book before I purchase my HM because I don’t want to make the mistake of owning a brat parrot. Cockatoos are famous for that! Thanks for sharing your informative videos.

[@lizm9319]

Your video has put the kibosh on any desire I had for a hyacinth macaw. Thank you! I knew parrots considered their human their flock, but I had no idea how intense that really is. Forget the expense of food, the cage, the bird itself, etc. All the other things you describe just threw cold water on any desire I had for a hyacinth macaw. The only thing I can think of that you forgot to mention is how long their life expectancy is: 70 years or more. I think I’ll go see if the zoo has parrots. But that has its own problems. 😬

[@mimouchkittabenyoussef5892]

What is the age of weaning africain greys?is it around the same age?

[@basthiankoralalageanurakan7141]

Your explain more useful I like also like to macaw scarlet if you can tell me where can buy scarlet eggs please help me

[@ricquelredhorse3116]

Thank you for sharing this. I now know this bird is more of a commitment than I can reasonably accommodate. I am grateful for this honest video. You saved me from making a huge miscalculation. Thank you!!

[@sunilpremchand4667]

I personally love them, when mine lay eggs and they hatch I dont sell them because I dont agree with the pet trades so I try my best not to get involved with the babies and try to keep them as wild as possible and then release them into the wild

[@KR-ys1io]

lol you don't agree with the pet trade.... yet you have pets? lol that's some hypocrisy. you'd be better to sell them to someone who will actually care for them or give them to bird rescue centers. Lol they probably just get swooped by a hawk if you're releasing them into wild. Unless you live in Mexico or some shit they're not gonna adapt to a rando environment too well.

[@sunilpremchand4667]

@@KR-ys1io 1. you don't know what kind of birds I have 2. all of my birds are rescued from homes that doesn't have time with them 3. we socialize our birds outside before releasing them and they always come back so I KNOW for a fact that they are doing great... 4.you have no right to tell me what or what not to do with my birds and they are very loved 5. we don't have birds laying often 6. we do sell small birds that are LEGAL to own 7. there are lots of programs that release birds into the wild and we are one of them 8. get your facts right before you talk 9.we are a well known in our country for helping wildlife and animals that are going extinct, we don't deal with birds alone 10. I 100% know that we are doing a better job of seeing about our animals that you ever could 11. try better next time to bring someone down to your level

[@edgee3805]

I buy my greenwing and my cockatoo wooden blocks to chew up. That helps.

[@Misssarabee]

Everything you said is so true. I have a noble macaw and she needs to be up my butt all day from the time she wakes up until she goes to sleep. My bird does what she wants and expects me to be on standby for her all day. She is messy, loud and bites me when I preen her and one minute she loves it then she decides she doesn’t like it then presses me for more pets lol. I have to take my macaw everywhere with me or she gets so angry at me. Her squawk is so loud my neighbors can hear her from in the house. But unfortunately my noble macaw is the smallest macaw of them all so I can’t bring her outside for too long because there are giant hawks where I live. But yes everything you said about the hyacinth macaw rings true for most macaws especially my baby kiwi. Anyone who says otherwise has not owned a macaw lol Btw your birdie babies are sooo beautiful!

[@4SunnyinMiami2]

Has she ever bitten you out of play? Reason I ask is I have had cockatiels and love birds and my love bird used to like to bite.

[@rukitlas7130]

I know those Bebe birds are adorable but you should adopt

[@lmundishop8047]

My son has a male blue hyacinth Macaw for about 20 years. He is in my son's entertainment magic show and he flies around the audience and comes back to him. He also has several other parrots and cockatoos in his shows in New York. His is much bigger 3 ft tall and 5 ft wing span. Oh yes they are attention hogs.

[@TM-bg5mz]

Aren’t you reinforcing the negative behaviour ie. screaming for attention by reacting to her? She knows that if she starts to vocalize that she gets attention. All parrots scream but you can’t give in every time they do it and believe me I know how loud they can get. This is the same for any animal. You can’t be reinforcing their behaviour by giving in at their will. Great video with some helpful tips.

[@BonkiHart]

thank you for this video I love the look of these birds, how curious they are and so on and so forth but I nearly jumped the gun a lady was trying to give away her 2 year old Hyacinth Macaw to me .... I live in a small apartment, and work night shifts, I do have a bird of my own (Indian Ringneck Parrot) but he's been adopted as well .... he hasn't been treated too well by his previous owners, so now i am living with consequences, and he hates fingers, my phone and anything to do with them, bites painfully through the shirt and you may even bleed underneath, but loves attention and wants affection too (just not from fingers or hands) ... I am glad I saw your video before taking on such a huge commitment and responsibility, that I don't have a space for nor the time for ... taking in small parrots is fine-ish but I should never think of getting a parrot unless I have a private house with a garden I guess. thank you for everything. Even with all the intense care and behaviour I still want a Macaw, but can't do anything about it now I'd feel awful keeping such a large bird in a cage when I can't be around due to work.

[@samdean5936]

Even i dont own hyacinth macaw but i couldnt agree more with u about ur sharing in why u dont need get hyacinth macaw as ur pet...i used to own 2 big bird one is blue n gold macaw n the other one is blue fronted amazon ..all what u said bout hyacinth macaw is exactly the same like my blue n gold macaw except they not so expensive like hyacinth macaw but beside that they pretty the same in behavior n attitude ...one things that i really sometimes getting mad n tension ia when they that to scream loudly when u not have time to play or spend some time with them ...the blue fronted amazon is not so bad but the blue n gold macaw could scream for hours n could drive u crazy ..they required extreme attention n time for them n if u not ready to than pls dont chose macaw as ur per as u wil regret bout it like me ..as for me after own then for almost for 7 years i decided to give them to friend of mine n now almost a year im free frm them ...hahahaha

[@lzeel-jg3hn]

Wow in uk they are around £1000-£3000 and fertile eggs are £50 each

[@Wavecattt]

Were? Do you know a breeder?

[@Fluffaloo]

Guess I was pretty lucky my B&G was weaned at 3 months old and I was able to hand feed her at the store all the way up until I took her home.

[@angelslife416]

Hi Carolyn what a very nice video.they called them the gentle giant.I think all birds break stuff but its ok for me.love is so cute.Glory is so beautiful.I enjoyed this video Carolyn.you have a blessed evening Carolyn love you.

[@chazuk5052]

Either way I don't like the thought of domesticated parrot unless you're fully aware there're spacial bird and always keep in mind there're animals you can't get angry because you're staff get destroyed by them .

[@tahiria2270]

Would it be alright to be able to go to collage 9am-4pm Mon, Tue each week? I generally don’t leave the house for any other reason at the moment. I have a lot of time for my future macaw. I also can complete these classes from home if needed. This is all I’m worried about leaving him/her alone for, I’m building a large outdoor area for this reason & his/her own happiness. Will it be alright for a couple hours by itself in its aviary?

[@Wavecattt]

Don’t!! Please wait till you are done with studying they are everywhere mess up your house, screaming making sounds they are in your face all the time! If you work only in mornings or evening than its okay. And you need to be sure you wont travel a lot cause people are soo stupid! They don’t think about that! And the best is to have 2 birds of the same race they can give each other more emotional comfort and preen each other.

[@yourlocalfatboi6149]

Oh god I have a bird myself and it scream's at the top of it's lung's and it take's a poo everywhere ;-; Help meh

[@yourlocalfatboi6149]

@@Valerie-MomofanAngel rainbow lorikeet

[@carolhartley4448]

Start with target training, then on to tricks, it creates a mutual understanding also it never too late to potty train your bird, they can easiily be trained to go indesignated areas, there will alsways be some poop mistakes but it really cuts down on were they go poop. Try thes things, both of you wil be much happier♥️♥️♥️

[@Wavecattt]

😂😂you still have him?

[@FuturisticTrash-sj5re]

one way to avoid extra and unnecessary hormonal stress and aggression is to avoid petting their intimate areas like the wings and back.

[@kellyharney2385]

Right at the end 10:10 it looks like she’s telling you a very important secret and I’m dying to know what it is 🤣 (“mom, can those birds with no yard come over for a play date?”

[@eschwarz1003]

Also they are listed as a vulnerable species in the wild.

[@bigbiemacaw]

Hi Caroline just up rewatching your content as I cant sleep....love your birds..

[@johnmajkowski7200]

That's a nice little dinosaur you got there :-)

[@Sarah-hx5ij]

What how do u have a blue macaw I thought they where extinct where can my family get one

[@noctis9550]

Hyacinth aren't extinct. If you're thinking of a blue macaw that is extinct (at least in the wild) then I think you're thinking of a Spix macaw. The one that inspired Rio

[@Sarah-hx5ij]

Yuki Amano no no 😂 I’m talking about this one there is only 7000 left in the world

[@nish-ran9303]

Actually this is like Rio movie about Linda is a best friend with a blue macaw and it name is blue if you guys wanna know more about that movie watch movies

[@Officialblitzo3]

Actually what the birds from Rio movies were was a Spix's macaws. They only their are only just about 160-177 in captivity left today.

[@ChuyinChingon]

She is absolutely right 100% all the way

[@lorimeynig7912]

I do still want to babysit the birds. If I am around. 🐦🕊🦅🦜

[@birdsmariaandsunshinetv9899]

Caroline you are like me I love animals so much but if people can’t take care of them then don’t buy them

[@jliscorpio]

This video is not an exaggeration. I have an African Grey and this all goes for them as well. My grey is with me on my shoulder 12 hours a day. When I have to go out for a large amount of time I have a sitter for her. I tried out so many sitters before I found one that actually CARED about my bird. It isn't that easy. If my bird is awake she does not want to be alone, or in her cage.She is very sensitive and wants love, love, love, and more love. When she misbehaves (and she does) you cannot hold a grudge or else you will have a very depressed bird. Then there is hormone season. All of that sweetness, is gone, and you wonder if it will E V E R return. You need to have thick skin and you need to be very empathetic and forgiving and YES they will bite you.

[@amy.494]

I have a brid i have 15 they realy funny but realy misssy

[@NearlyNativeNursery]

Dear, great video. Everyone interested in Macaws even the smaller species should reconsider. They are very much time demanding and destructive to house and a mess that one has to constantly clean up behind, be it debris from their powerful mandibles tearing your home or its belongs to pieces and or all the poop and food scrapes. I do not recommend anyone buy a Macaw or Cockatoo if you have more than one human child. Better ) Human Kids. One needs to be totally dedicated to these demanding attention birds. Butters my beloved Blue and Gold is now 25 years old and I could never have given him the love if I had human children. He is like caring for two kids constantly. We have the perfect setting as we are childless and run a Native Plant Botanical Garden where Butters has free roaming outside all day almost every day with visiting customers which help entertain him and truly help satisfy his desire for enrichment. If you are a giving and caring individual, yes you will get the special love back from your bird. Most people treat them as ornaments and this is very cruel to isolate them alone. Butters has been a full member of the family and watches movies and documentaries we us in bed. If one is not willing to put in the work as you suggest do not get Macaw rather they should stick a cat.

[@94Vape]

I saw one at the Adelaide Zoo in south Australia, once, he/she was in an avery and screaming and I felt so bad, because I knew they need alot of love and attention, I went up and started talking to it and it stopped screaming and after a while it put it's head up to the hole in the avery and I took the gamble and gave it a pat and it didn't bite me, such a friendly bird but very sad, shouldn't be in a zoo, I was there for a good hour 1/2 and felt so bad when I had to leave

[@jeezuschrist9887]

2:33 I had to watch a couple of times. That cutie didn’t even look real! So cute.

[@cringe.mp4796]

my backyard is like 70 to 100 degrees is it still ok to let the outside for 6 hours a day

[@dummy2027]

As long as the bird has plenty of shelter from the sun, when they want it. Always have outside areas with sun area and shade area and plenty of liquid for them the drink. I'm sure Caroline would agree with this statement.

[@the_real_idoit8166]

I’ll stick to my Minecraft Blue Macaw

[@barbaramartin6537]

Hi Glory and Carolin thanks for the awesome video and lecture on hycin macaw God bless you and your family.

[@Brakballe]

Had a Grey Jaco im me young days or more correct babysitting it. I'm also used to dogs and cats (mean also get along and train/control them). FYI I'm, a male and the parrot was female and 11 years old and in eggzellent shape. Wingclipped just a little (the "carrying inside feathers" on left cut) so struggle do real flying but no hinder for move around in my then tiny apartment that also joused my FEMALE gf. Let me sum it up. 1. It took me 2 moths just get friendly 2. 1/2 a year be buddies 3. She never accepted my gf (or any female) since they all were "rivals" 4. The crave for attention is real and IF not get, they will shatter your ears full. 5. You need +1 year to get "knit". After that, as long it is only YOU AND THE DANG PARROT all is fine... can even be obedient. 6. Unwanted behavior is treated easy nuff. Just scuff em off or leave in the instant it happens. I.e. shit on your shoulder. 7. If it bite? Bite back but sure not clip limbs etc. They have a purrfect control over their beak. 8. They can pout for days. 9. Don't close their cage door. It's their "safety home". Don't reach in exept if they are out and it's for cleaning. Beckon them out, if not come leave em be. 10. If it's nite and lights out show it. Shut off the lights, put a blanket cover 3/4 of the cage and say politely "good night". 11. Make sure it can join you on the sholder when driving car or shopping in the supermarket. They love that. BE A PART! If not they get NOISY and stress. :) (I love her and we're confident but she will never love my GFs... -.-)

[@naomimalukugirl9755]

You are the best bird trainer I know! I think there should be a law that you should not just buy these birds! But only with people who have experience or are bird trainers like you! Otherwise it is pathetic for the birds if they bad ending! Sometimes I wonder if you are scared when they bite you! So they can also bite through bones and bite your fingers off ???And i love you Carolin You are the best!!😍🥰😘😗😙

[@rainerreiter8927]

The most important thing is, that despite them having you they need to have a partner, and that also makes the burden of having to be there for them all time much easier for you, bit i think that this video is for educational purposes and I saw another hyacinth macaw by the end of the video. Then you're doing it right and teaching right, instead of one thing: I'd point out, that it helps a lot to get them a partner, that actually it should be ONLY that way. One of them alone ain't enough, coz they're born to be with each other, even despite our 24//7 presence, that's very difficult to put into practice

[@JHilariosaH1]

I just want to meet one, they’re so beautiful!

[@sabari6189]

Can I get one as a travel companion will it be ok......

[@jalfrezi3602]

They are a huge parrot. Travelling with them will be hard

[@ThePurpleLotus1]

Gorgeous bird, but I think I’ll stick with my cockatiels; they’re a little less…intense.

[@ASMROceanVibes]

I have been an African Grey Owner my entire life. My last one, Floyd, saved my life, in a fire. It’s been two years. Im looking at Hyacinth Macaws. Please message me

[@kaidosbuddyagaindoberman9119]

How are they 3X the work of a regular macaw?? Explain that one, find it hard to believe but willing to hear why

[@kaidosbuddyagaindoberman9119]

CAROLINE'S NEWS NETWORK ok. As a owner Of both types of macaws, I have no choice but to take your word for it since I never had a hyacinth. I did sorta see it with your one macaw who has many times gone into screaming fits when you weren’t handling her, wow that takes a tremendous effort as I always thought a blue gold macaw was as loud and needy as possible. Well good luck, I can’t imagine it’s easy some days, others well worth it

[@Eku-bo]

Am happy that you have it

[@OGMann]

I find these birds all the time in rescue aviaries.

[@messiasrevoredo9598]

Lovely 😊

[@richardnurse2772]

How much did you pay for your hyacinth?

[@nabielahmed3436]

My Alexander parrot do the same He is green but he live like you said in the video

[@millenedhean9929]

Their eyes look like they stare into your soul.

[@theaccidentalhousewife]

I know a friend who's grandpa had a couple hyacinth. Such sweet birds but they're SO time and attention intensive

[@RandomKurd]

Am too scared to take my rossela out for free flight I feel like she will run away pls make a vid on how to try to make ur bird free flight pls I really need help

[@jonathandoetry7221]

That's why you gotta buy them a ton of stuff to break. Macaws are the type of bird you go into knowing they are gonna break stuff. You've gotta have a special brand of crazy to be able to handle large birds.

[@lianeloraineganal373]

I'm really happy that you are such a great person with a big heart... Your parrots are just so lucky that they have you❤️😭

[@zainzaid1618]

even if glory is like that . like you said they are intelligent . so they will have different personalities . so you can't say all hyacinth macaws are bad . so are obedient

[@ramonaklasen4486]

very important video

[@klingmaiquecuarto8887]

Its nice to see like that big bird

[@ShaiOsman]

Macadamia nuts are very fatty, id recommend cutting down the amount given

[@thesnuggler9606]

Hyacinth macaw screaming at 90 decibels: "LOVE ME!" Moluccan cockatoo screaming at 135 decibels: "That's cute." Meme aside, this is a great video about how much care and love and work you have to put into owning a parrot.

[@yifeileeece]

How to properly get one. Get an egg on sale for $60

[@fluffygamerboyish5544]

And I thought su. Conure where loud but sun conure are high pitch

[@Miss65boo]

You bring up many good facts about Macaws of any type, or Cockatoos, not just the Hyacinth Macaw (with the exception of the price!). There are many ways to make your own parrot toys from various inexpensive sources (so long as they are child/parrot safe,). I often go to the dollar store to pick up blocks, loofas/natural sponges, ribbons, cloth, etc. and build my own. The birds also can get fresh fruits and veggies to supplement their diet, in equal mix with the nuts. I have found that having a second bird offers the parrot someone to socialize with other than you.

[@michelegrovenor6116]

Great video as always Carolin. Glory looks so healthy and happy. Your an awesome mum😇🌻😊❤