Are Hyacinth Macaws The DREAM Bird?

[@soowhatt5877]

Hyacinth macaw's always look like they are smilling, Birds are such wonderful creations.

[@gerald2048]

ikrrrr

[@mahithelovedparakeet476]

Brown__Gamer yes they are

[@dushk0]

except when they lay eggs and get protecc-tive

[@breezyg7652]

Until they scream their lungs out

[@soowhatt5877]

@@breezyg7652 they are animals not human beings and we kill, capture, care, protect them. We have friends, entertainment, etc but all they have is us.

[@givemeattention4163]

i grew up with a hyacinth macaw and i would love to adopt one when i'm older. so far i've fostered lots of small birds, i want to start doing more with medium/larger sized birds and then hopefully i'll be ready for my own hyacinth

[@CHloE748]

I wish everyone was as responsible as you, getting so much experience before getting such a high maintenance bird

[@donutqueen349]

Hey if u want a large or medium bird get a alexandrine parakeet there great

[@hillolmondal8625]

Too bad they cost 40 grand.

[@birdiiii]

@@hillolmondal8625 what? They don’t!

[@Plqnes]

@@birdiiii now a days they cost a lot like thousands of USD ($5k-12k+)

[@migtrewornan8085]

God they are huge birds.

[@SmalltimR]

They are, though still at risk of hawks and other birds of prey :/ Very risky flying them outside

[@alisav8394]

@@SmalltimR and that's why finding a good free fly location and training your bird appropriately before free flying is important.

[@letshaveacuppatea9504]

The largest of all macaws

[@bekeneel]

@@SmalltimR I'm not sure but out here I don't see those kind of big birds flying out here, anyway if I were a bird I wouldn't wanna attack a Moluccan cockatoo like my own lol, they are sweet but their bites are deadly..

[@dakdewolf]

@@bekeneel Unless a hawk is hungry or just has the perfect moment, they will rarely attack birds bigger than themselves. All birds are threatened by hawks, but hyacinths are close to the lowest in danger.

[@dladaw5504]

you can hear bandit in the back saying bandit

[@outoftime7740]

Bandit died, some months ago. It's probably Cressie saying it

[@flext-rex8284]

@@outoftime7740 obviously you don't pay attention, the video clips are old i.e before Bandit passed away.

[@derind9191]

@@outoftime7740 And Cressie isnt very good at talking. she can only really say he name clearly.

[@-sela]

@@outoftime7740 I guess you are out of time

[@beckylynn9640]

Omg Jinx's face popping through the crate bars at 3:22 made me laugh out loud. He is too cute!

[@moptop2678]

Hyacinth Macaws were my uncles specialty when he bred them, i think he had around 20 pairs or more! he bred hundreds of pairs of birds, but these were the parrots that made me fall in love with them as they are such gentle giants :D

[@mstarr4812]

I wonder what happened to them all? If only people were forced to get a parrot training licence/..so many do not lead happy lives :(

[@moptop2678]

@@mstarr4812 he unfortunately passed away and they are kept in his rescue zoo in Saudi! Where he looked after then to his dying days

[@chrystals.4376]

Technically, Hyacinth Macaws ARE Dream Birbs to me because they’re big, smart and adorable-but they are also loud and require resources I will probably not be able to afford. That said, I’d love to major in Cognitive Ethology and study Parrots, so it’d be a great excuse to work with them and advocate for their welfare.

[@kylieroth2326]

A few years ago I was in a local pet store and saw Hyacinths (NOT being sold! They were just hanging out there being taken care of while their humans were on vacation!) and that was when I realized how BIG those guys really are. And it was so intimidating for someone that didn’t know much about birds.

[@jedimasterpickle3]

There was a Hyacinth for a long time at my local bird store where a lot of birds my parents have had over the years (including my current bird of 23 years). It was always a highlight of the trip to play with him. Like Hymie in this video, this macaw really liked going on people's shoulders. So I would rarely pick him up and just play with him instead. Eventually though I figured I could retain control by gripping both of his feet. Eventually he was sold, and I hope he's happy. He was extremely friendly and playful, but needed a firm hand to set boundaries. Always thought Hyacinths were a lot of fun, but given how huge they are, how much they cost, and how long they live, I would never get one myself.

[@suecastillo4056]

I live in Santa Barbara and for YEARS a pair of Hyacinths would periodically fly around and circle our house... they were breathtaking and fun to see!!!

[@judytran296]

What a wonderful bird and wonderful story. Yes, Hymie trained so quickly because he is intelligent, but your patience, clarity, and sensitivity to him were essential, particularly in that you immediately sought to make a relationship with him. That is what good teaching is about - animal or human! You inspire me. Brava!

[@kellyharney2385]

What a sweet baby blue dinosaur having so much fun with you! How are people not terrified to make one mistake or that the bird will get mad and bite their face?!? Hayme doesn’t look like he’d hurt a fly though 🥰

[@emmylynperkeroid7843]

there was a lady awhile back selling a hyacinth because she bought a giant avery and spend like £6000 on this bird to then realise a few weeks later that she didnt like birds. like hunni surely you should evaluate whether you like birds before getting a hyacinth macaw lmaoo

[@knogne5073]

Emmylyn Perkeroid wtffff, don’t understand how anyone wouldn’t love these gentle giants.

[@emmylynperkeroid7843]

@@knogne5073 yeah I know!! absolute beauties

[@pharbicu]

K Nogne ehhh well theyre quite messy and huge i only have a budgie and hes a bit too messy theyre also quite stubborn and mean if u tames

[@lomalanni]

@zσmσk вєαn have you had birds before?

[@suep9445]

I used to have budgies a million years ago and never figured out how they got poop on the ceiling.

[@touyatodoroki502]

I absolutely adore Hyacinth Macaws. They’re gorgeous, friendly, intelligent birds. The Hyacinth Macaw is truly a magnificent species, and a great companion if you want a huge commitment like that.

[@McKennaBrigance]

Omg when I heard bandit 😭I miss his talking!!! It was precious. 🤍

[@cathyhashiguchi1785]

Wow... what a beautiful BIG bird !!! The biggest bird we've got is a cockatiel named Frankie Bird.... He knows about 20 or so different phrases including "Matty poo poo," "Got your tail" (a game Matt plays with him) "Phew, Phew, Phew what stinks" , "Bye, Bye" ; "Frank-Keeeeee Bird" : "Whatcha doing" , etc. He's got quite a personality... plus we've got 3 parakeets & one cat (a maine coon named Bailey). I love watching your training videos so keep up the great work !!!

[@dna2gether]

I don’t have a bird. Not sure if I would want a bird… but watching you interact with each bird is Nothing short of AMAZING! Yes! I want to see EVERY BIRD you have ever worked with! I want all the details! Always! I watch you by the hour/day! Birds are like kids I guess. You can’t fool the , and they KNOW when they’re Loved! I love you and I Love what you bring out of each bird. I used to raise and Show Siamese I LOVED having babies on the ground. When you put extra into those creations you have in your home… the trust, the Love eagerness to be with you is so gratifying. So I kinda understand how you get into the birds heads & think like they do. You get the acceptance & Preference for you back from those magnificent creatures! Don’t ever stop filming and showing us what your doing! I feel like your Family actually. Thank you I’ll 4EVER be a fan

[@oceanlbi]

I just want to say as an owner of a blue front amazon for thirty years, do not get any bird unless you are ready to invest all that is required to care for them. People buy on impulse because they're pretty or they're funny but the amount of work is substantial. The constant cleaning of the cage, the constant bringing of food and snacks, you can't just leave seed in a bowl, the concern when the bird is alone and you need to get home, the cost of boarding when you go away, the noise. They are beautiful but they have great needs, need for good food, need for companionship, need to be let out of the cage, more needs than a baby. At least a baby would have grown up by now and left home after thirty years but still I am doing all these things. I just want to caution, be aware of all that is involved before investing in any bird, of course a budgie is easy. Many times I have wished I could go back in time and wish I would've gotten a budgie instead of my bird. Very high maintenance. Be forewarned.

[@vip-cw1st]

Maachudaaa

[@chriscarnes87]

Such a gorgeous bird 🦜looks like he was really easy to train. I love 💗 bandit so much, RIP baby boy

[@iridiumlantern8846]

I was looking for this comment, I heard his lil voice and it was bittersweet. ❤️ Bandit boy.

[@kristenyoung5947]

I'm so proud of you for being monetized!!

[@twilightsingularity2089]

He's amazing. Your channel really makes me want to have a bird companion so much.

[@deep8567]

Love that. I have to say since I have started watching your videos I have grown a lot with our cockatoo he knew I was scared of him because he would always bite me. But I have learned a lot and now we can sit and enjoy each other it is great.

[@Mspoor70]

Wow, that's lovely! Well done 🌺

[@renalawson2]

There are one of the prettiest birds in the world!

[@sierrasanders675]

My goodness what a beauty. So striking! I have a blue quaker but that bird is BLUE! Thanks for sharing this old footage. It was cool to see into the past!

[@melissawarfield]

Hymie is a gorgeous Hyacinth!! Came close to adopting a Hyacinth, but a badly abused cockatiel was mentioned to me. I took the cockatiel. The best decision I've made. The cockatiel responded to me after a bit. Once Kiki was comfortable with me, we we're the best of friends! Kiki passed away a year 2 months ago. She's sadly missed ! Love Hymie!!

[@MsYak55]

Yes, we want to see more, love your project bird series.

[@Allen-by6ci]

"Stick em up!" -- never seen that one before!

[@THEE.apples]

My dream birb is the Golden Conure. Just the right size, beautiful, smart, playful and just cool. They're like the hyacinths of the conures

[@Pashasmom1]

Conures are very loud. I had 4 different kinds 40 years ago.

[@THEE.apples]

@@Pashasmom1 yea but I've heard golden conures before and I kinda like their sounds.

[@THEE.apples]

@@Pashasmom1 what kinds of conures did u have?

[@4swordsluver]

@@THEE.apples I have two golden conures! They are so sweet and playful. They make the most irritating sounds out of any of my birds though lol, soooo loud

[@THEE.apples]

@@4swordsluver I bet they're SUPER loud cause they hype each other up lol what other feathered babies do u have?

[@justbirbvideos1701]

Hymie is stunning💗 he seems like such a sweet bird! Its amazing how you can completely change a bird’s life and give them a better one😊 this is why I love what you do💞

[@bkm2797]

Jamie, I would love to see more! It was incredible how quickly he caught on, and I hope you have some video with him free flying. Curious too about which of your babies was saying in the background, sounded like "careful", whatever was said it was really sweet. Thanks for getting my Monday off with a smile.

[@BirdTricks]

I sadly only ever got photos and very little video of him free flying, mostly just walking around in the grass! I couldn't seem to find much footage from back then. Wish I took more but our camera back then was hugeeee and not convenient to use n an every day basis.

[@bkm2797]

Totally understand, but looking forward to what's up next. Hope you, Dave and Capri, are safe and staying healthy. Thank you for all the hard work and content you share.

[@FukaiKokoro]

Think that was bandit in the back ground.

[@annapettit8045]

That is a perfect name for a big beautiful bird Edit: omg look at little fluff monster jinxie!

[@Pashasmom1]

I'd have to give him some kind of a regal name, he is so majestic.

[@TheKitchenNinja]

Except for the part where hymie is a derogatory term for a Jewish person. 🤣 Source: am Jew

[@melodygrim471]

@@TheKitchenNinja And it's Spanish for James. I never knew it was an insult to Jews! Wow! That just shows how easy it is to insult someone without realizing it or meaning to! I bet that's created many awkward moments and misunderstandings!

[@jomama5186]

I loved the other birds saying "Good Bird" in the background, when Hymie did smthg right! That was too cute!

[@elizabethrogers1152]

From when you first got Hymie JamieLeigh, Hymie really became a good looking bird with his exercise and healthy diet you had him on. You could really see the change. Great job!🦜

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Mother Nature provides us with such beautiful animals,plants,flowers, mountain scapes,you name it.What a beautiful bird.Thank you for this post from one bird lover to another.

[@cherigreen4471]

Great video! Loved seeing you work with Hymie. You are a great bird trainer! Love ya!

[@melodygrim471]

Awesome. Gave me some ideas about what I need to try with my bird - who knows absolutely NOTHING! HE LOVED hearing your baby birds - he was calling right back to them! Thank you for sharing this! 💖💝♥️

[@DaniandChelsie]

I just adopted a 15 year old blue and gold and she sounds very similar to this hyacinth! Very excited for this series so I can apply it to Bella! ❤🦜

[@rmm2370]

Watching his progress was so satisfying. Proud of this sweet boy! Hyacinths are my favourites after Eclectus.

[@michaelahunt258]

What a stunning boy. I absolutely love hyacinth’s. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kellyr95]

*Good stuff would enjoy seeing more like this...*

[@jenc9532]

So what I’m seeing is that the “dream bird” is one you train from day one to avoid bad habits

[@creedbratton7237]

100%

[@SunnyBara]

Same with a lot of pets

[@ogdocanto8068]

@@SunnyBara basically all

[@matthewravelo5976]

@@ogdocanto8068 fish and reptiles: so we need to be trained??👁️👄👁️

[@ogdocanto8068]

@@matthewravelo5976 basically yes, if you got a kid you gotta educate him lmaoo

[@Avocetexotics]

Awww sweet Bandit in the back ground going " Bandit! Bandit boy! Bandit boy! ". I miss that little cutie. Also little bubba man in the bag was so so cute!

[@lizsteeds6697]

Just discovered your work by chance. I was annoying myself watching Tyler Nolan show-ponying with his exotic pets and becoming more concerned over a period of months at his beautiful Macaws obvious psychological and physiological deterioration and your partner featured in one of his clips. He bought along toys, tools, instruction books, explained and gave him a correct dietary regimen and also explained that your enrichment toys were non-toxic and made with natural material. I was immediately impressed with his holistic approach and obvious specialist knowledge. So ... I have been watching your library of videos ... and have only just started. I find it distressing that any random person can buy a big parrot like a Macaw or a sulphur-crested Cockatoo and have no obligation to be educated or trained to manage these birds. Often they have absolutely no idea of the importance of the social life imperative for these birds to flourish ... or enrichment techniques, correct diet, aviary requirements and so on. I think bird ownership for partots needs to be regulated and monitored ... much like raptors are. It is inhumane for an intelligent creature like these magnificent birds to just be a Pretty Object to be admired in a cage or taught a few phrases. I am so glad I fell down this rabbit hole and will be subbing and raving about you to others. It must be so hard for you and your partner to not be overwhelmed at the amount of bad husbandry and mistreatment manifesting out of sheer ignorance you must observe. You must understand the scale of the problematic conditions and misguided treatment by casual hobbyists. I guess it is one day and one bird at a time. Thank you for making the effort to film your great content, and all the post-production work that necessarily entails. BTW ... Have you seen an English website called: " Falconry and Me " ?? I encourage you to take a look. She is a young woman who has an incredible array of raptors that she fledged or rehabbed as, unlike America or the Middle East, catching raptors in the wild to train is not allowed in th UK. I think you would enjoy her content particularly as she is training species of birds so diametrically opposed to your bright, LOUD (!) strongly social parrots. Her smazing raven Fable can talk (when she wants to). Check it out ... It is well worth a visit (I dont know if you have the time to read your comments though ) Anyway. Big thanks from a viewer in New Zealand somewhat idle from Covid-19 lockdowns. We have a native parrot called a Kea which is renowned for stealing out of backpacks and decimating windscreen wipers on parked cars in the mountainous terrain of NZs South Island. A group together is labelled a " Circus of Keas " by biologists here. There are numerous clips of their antics on Google if you are interested. They are very funny and precociously smart (as all parrots are, of course.) Keep safe and well.

[@wil.d_sage]

I'm glad you mentioned falconry. I am an apprentice falconer in the US and I have wondered what would happen if exotic birds were regulated like raptors. I don't think they do this in the UK but here in the states you have to study for and pass a state mandated test (which covers raptor life history, diet, disease causes, treatments, and prevention, hunting ethics, and husbandry), find an experienced falconer to sponsor/mentor you for a minimum of 2 years, have your mews (raptor aviary) and equipment inspected by a game warden (who can also show up any time after that randomly to check up on the bird's well-being), and you need to apply for a license (which you can only get after passing the test and finding a sponsor). Your mews and equipment also have to meet certain requirements. A lot of people go, "I want to be a falconer" but then nope out the second they find they have to take a test. They really just want a falcon to sit on their fist and look cool. A lot like with parrots. People also don't realize that it is a hunting sport. You have to hunt with your bird, multiple times a week. That is the point of falconry and has been for the past four thousand years; its putting food on the table. But how many parrots would be kept if people had to prove their bird knowledge and husbandry know-how with a test. Or if their aviaries had to meet certain requirements and be inspected by an game warden. Of course these things don't prevent poor husbandry, but it does weed out a whole lot of people who would have been prone to make those mistakes. And of course falconry is very different from keeping parrots. Raptors aren't companion animals, they are hunting partners. They allow you to hunt with them since you are valuable but they aren't social by any means. In fact, if you take poor care of your bird, the second you head out into the field they'll just fly off since you're useless. They don't form bonds with you like parrots do. I don't keep parrots though, so I wonder what parrot owners think about that.

[@micheledavis3735]

I cannot get over the way you transform the lives of these birds. In the hands of others,they might not even make it, but with you, they thrive and I believe they fall in love. Anyway, they are so smart and you pull it out of them. Brava! Ps. How will you be able to give him back...my heart is mush where animals are concerned! I love them and my heart breaks when I no longer have them. Even if I’m just a sitter. “If of thy mortal goods thou art bereft and from thy slender store, two loaves alone to thee are left. Sell one, and with the dole, buy hyacinths to feed thy soul...” John Greenleaf Whittier

[@spycygiggles]

I love your videos! I have a bird boarding business in VA :D I find your videos very helpful in learning different ways to work with different types of birds. I especially loved the video about body language because in my line of work recognizing these behaviors quickly so it is a good experience for you and not a hazard is key :)

[@shrconstruction]

Great vid. We have a Green Wing and yep he was a shoulder rusher too....trained him and now he doesn't even feel comfortable up there after 3yrs.....he likes to stay on forearms....still working to get him to be on your hand with thumb over one foot....some success there, always a work in progress. Anyway, lots of people think they want the big birds......maybe you could do videos on how hard they really are. Like how much they eat, how quickly they destroy $30+ toys, how needy they get when bored, how noisy they can be when bored or even just crazy noisy they are when happy. Don't forget the messes they make...and don't forget big bird equals big poop and lots of it. Also how about how smart, mischievous, and manipulating they can really be. When our GW is bored and wants to play with the other birds like our cockatiel, he will go let him out of his cage. How about how quirky they can be as individuals, if we don't change out one of our GW stands poop papers down below it, he will pull the papers off himself and throw them around. Im sure big bird owners have lots of fun(?)quirky bird stories. All that said he is a member of the family and we couldn't be without him......but some days he pushes that pretty hard....🤦

[@ageofechochambers9469]

Probably the most beautiful blue color.

[@wendyknoxleet]

I will gladly watch whatever you post. Respect from the UK

[@jonwichern]

I have just had a bird die, and my family is considering about getting a African grey (as I my family used to take care of a macaw) but we might change our mind to a hyacinth or scarlet macaw. Keep up the good work on the channel!

[@TechLidBull]

African greys are for experienced bird owners

[@vaultgirl42091]

@@TechLidBull honestly so are most birds besides budgies which is why so many birds are abused and not cared for properly. All birds take a lot of training and expertise. Many people (even people who THINK they are doing right) literally have no idea how to properly care for a bird.

[@pixie8070]

Tech Lid News I would say African greys are easier to handle than macaws are by a long shot. Macaws are known to have behavioral issues if not socialized properly and can do a lot more damage they also have pretty annoying diets. I own a B&G and he is far more energetic destructive and harder to train than any African grey I’ve met. I am of the school of thought that people should pick a bird that fits their lifestyle not a beginner bird that they don’t want in the first place. Do your research and join a training class with your baby bird and often times you will be a far better owner than most people in the parrot community. On the flip side though. You should be 100% sure you can handle a hyacinth macaw. It’s a 10-24 thousand dollar bird.

[@Birdyexe]

Tech Lid News who said she /he /they is not an experienced owner huh?

[@CarpenoxThriller]

Loved it!!!!! I love Hyacinth Macaws. They’re just incredible.

[@_yolopatchtv3887]

Their eyes are especially attractive.😚😚

[@brookefowkes1591]

욜패티비_YOLO&PATCH TV I’m kinda scared of them

[@Jeanniebugg]

He seems so sweet and gentle!

[@janellabaxter8372]

I love to watch videos for your project birds!

[@richisgrate]

I donate to and regularly visit a local bird sanctuary which you can visit and handle the birds. They have a hyacinth macaw (Neville) who is one of my favourites there; so playful and friendly.

[@bawstrivia108]

I love the journeys you share with individual birds. It helps to fully appreciate them as a being and to realize how much we are taught and have to learn in life as we grow, and a great reminder to be patient in realizing that not everything comes intuitively. As well, in watching your videos I am continuously relearning how important communication is and consistency reinforces established communication. Bird Tricks is so amazing and I am so thankful for this channel! And I'm not even a bird owner or care-taker!😄

[@dennisgardiner43]

They are wonderful birds, full stop. With that said, they require a lot of commitment and care from their owners. As with most parrots, you are their flock, and want your love and attention.

[@handsomeswing7861]

I LOVE Hyacinth Macaws, Thay are my dream bird.

[@TamarindTreeCo]

Loved the vid .... amazing that Hymie was able to crack open that macadamia nut .... I have trouble whacking it with a hammer. My heart skipped hearing Bandit in the background ... so nice to hear his voice. You are such an amazing trainer and he responded so well to you ..... Fly Hymie fly 🦜... you all stay safe over there in the USA .... 😷😷😷😷😷😷😷😷

[@tarynenglish]

It was so weird watching the videos of Hymie and not seeing Capri next to you watching, learning, and helping!

[@monicap1717]

This was a great video. Just saying. So much 'loose' usefull information. Just daily stational cues and overall daily work. Pre flight cues that work. Cues that help in the long run. So much info and help. You guys are great!❤👏

[@tamipalin8171]

Thanks for sharing this!!! beautiful bird, and so exciting the progress you were able to make with him!

[@theweirdchicken1980]

Maybe you could support the efforts of bringing Spix Macaws back in numbers so that other generations can see them in the wild some day, I believe some of them will be released from captivity in 2021 to bring the species back

[@angelsmind4868]

All macaws are amazing

[@JohnSmith-lm4nn]

The bird of my dreams

[@jeanneokerlund9943]

Yes, I would love to see more like this. Thank you!

[@mtjsrc1]

I own a blue and gold and have handled a hyacinth many times. I love how gentle they can be!

[@melissamorales862]

What a beautiful and wonderful process you have to get an attachment with this beautiful bird ❤️🥰

[@Sharonc64]

What a sweet beautiful boy. Awesome job done.

[@hadla]

I was lucky to be able to interact with a hyacinth in a bird store that was an older bird, he was so sweet and just wanted his head scratched as long as you could hold him! He was so heavy! Luckily I already have my dream birds as you can see kiwi on my head in the pic!

[@ryanzazzara8209]

You are the dream of the hyacinth God Bless you

[@mauryballstein8863]

I remember the first time a saw a hyacinth.. he was a baby but still so huge and was so playful. I fell in love with him

[@scarletmacaw]

Nothing wrong with having a macaw on your shoulder or on your head. It’s not a matter of “control” or “dominance” it’s a sign of bonding and respecting the bird’s wishes.

[@BlueIdiotPie]

Whoa. That is a huge, beautiful bird with a HUGE beak

[@mattkinsella9856]

This was so much fun to watch. I think this video just goes to show it's not about the quality of the resolution or up to date amazing production of a video, it's all about the content.

[@tantone0157]

The big blue bird, absolutely amazing creatures, I love them and really enjoyed this video

[@crystalheart9]

Gorgeous bird and he learned so well.

[@kieranjnrmacca7970]

My heart broke a little when I heard bandit at 11:19

[@yamunadevi68]

Love this video. Would love to see more like it 100% 👍🏽

[@stephaniebarrett8057]

Hi Jamie! I love to watch all of your training videos. You and Dave are truly the bird whisperers of the world! Everything I watch is so informative. Would love to see more stationing videos!

[@bonnieabrs1003]

I had a very good friend that had a huge aviary.(he’s passed now) He had 6 prs of Hyacinths & hand fed the babies. They were so precious! Very expensive! Gentle giants. I currently am owned by a Red-Fronted Macaw. We have been together for nearly 35 years. Yep you read that right. He loves to dance & play. He has been talking since I got him (6 mos old). I already rescued a grey so they taught each other lots of things. Fast forward. We’re in rural FL & his home is outside(always has been). We have a family of crows here in the oak behind my house. It didn’t take Big B long to speak crow, craine, duck, & horse! One day I heard him talking, but it was coming from a different direction. Low & behold the crow picked up a few words that B often says! I knew they were very smart, but this was without human input. My fav parrot & owner is Alex & Dr Pepperburg( I know Alex passed). I love watching her video of him & how smart he was.

[@troublingleaf]

So I'm watching a video about a hyacinth, and the budgie sounds in the background is reminding me how much I miss having them around!

[@ambergolden8856]

Hyacinth macaws are so regal and beautiful 🥰

[@Rommy456]

I wanted to adopt cockatoo but because of birdtricks i adopted Scarlet Macaw

[@formablegrabber1436]

Loved hearing bandit in the background 😍

[@MindFeeder]

they have such a fluffy head and the cutest eyes so probably every parrot is jealous

[@ryantay5960]

Where is hymie now

[@BirdTricks]

He sadly passed away some years back, Sheri (his owner) let me know. We usually got to revisit with him often when we toured the east coast. Def miss him!

[@TitoTitoTitoTito]

@@BirdTrickshow old was he?

[@heatherdiers1857]

RIP

[@mohammadjavad5133]

@@BirdTricks the worst part of this video is this he died :( can you tell us why he died? and how old was he ?

[@HollowSnakes]

@@mohammadjavad5133 maybe a macademia only diet killed him high fat diet should mess up the birds kidneys and it died a painful death is my wager....can't change a bad owners habits as they say 😬

[@lillymae3657]

I LOVE hyacinth macaws because of there coloring. All birds are a dream bird for me because I’ve never had a bird but I would like one if the future allows it.

[@jamesgleeson6538]

Glad you challenge him with aspects like the foraging

[@DaWhiteWolffie]

He's so fluffy and gentle!

[@pastorrobbgoodman5084]

I very much enjoyed watching you train Hymie. Your persistence and discipline is exciting to watch. Thankyou. Merry Christmas to you and your birds! 🌲🌲🌲

[@Avocetexotics]

Hymie is such a cutie! I don't think I would personally ever get a hyacinth but I definitely love them.

[@susanway807]

Birds and animals alike are so intelligent!!!

[@bradleyi8530]

He’s awesome. He’s definitely my friend.

[@Megamare1]

Looked half year for a baby hyacinth & found one…but not having enough bird time, space, $$ for toys, cage, commitment training skills etc. ... reality set in... still quite content with my Sun C. & A. Gray tho. 🐤💛🐦🖤 Beautiful bird if ya can treat as deserved ...

[@RebeccasStudio]

Omg baby jinx 😍. This is so interesting.

[@Random_Cali_Boy]

First time i saw a macaw was at large fair and took pictures as a kid and when i saw their was a bird in my favorite color(blue) i thought it was super cool to have one as a pet. Got busy with life that was put on hold for years. But one day i will have one.

[@psykuzey]

Hearing "Bandit. Boy" brings tears to me eyes ;(

[@isurehopeso3220]

I was never really interested in them until I saw one in real life their beauty is UNREAL they glow??? You can just feel their power it's crazy lol my "dream" bird is more like my soft spot bird and that's a galah x little corella

[@isurehopeso3220]

@Wattle it wasn't the fact that she was a hybrid that made her my dream bird but her personality. She was honestly a quite ratty looking bird. So I guess really any bird that I connect with like that is my "dream bird"

[@KuganeGaming]

Bloodsail Buccaneer flashbacks intensify.

[@isaaccooper862]

I like the little squawk he makes