Military Macaw Bites One of Us - Which ONE?!

In today's class, 3 year old military macaw (female) Shiloh BITES one of us! Who do you think it will be... Dave or Jamieleigh?! Comment your guess before watching to find out!
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[@BirdTricks]

Those of you interested in attending a class like this, we have some spots available for our upcoming ones in Sandpoint, ID Dec 4 and 5! Contact [e-mail] to grab your spot! Only 4 spots available currently. These classes always sell out. xo

[@Youi2190]

Different country wish I could

[@shelleyclark5455]

You guys are amazing! Love love love your videos and birds. Where are you guys located?

[@shelleyclark5455]

We just bought a baby quaker . And we are new to the whole bird parents. And would love some great training and advice.

[@BirdTricks]

@@shelleyclark5455 Thank you! We are in Idaho. 😀

[@BirdTricks]

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[@nanajanet6118]

I LOVED THIS VIDEO. Watching Dave get the warning nip was perfect! DAVE DID NOT MOVE! The bird, I believe, understood she wasn’t threatened. COOL AND CALM IS THE WAY TO GO. BRAVO!😘❤️😘❤️NJanet😘❤️😘❤️

[@MrJdubz100]

My Catalina Macaw bites and latches on. It hurts like hell. Its very hard not to flinch and react.

[@amandacovington2548]

My therapist says 'low & slow'

[@sparky082]

I have a military that I adopted back in 2019, and Jamie actually help put me on the right path to his training, and he is now a absolute sweetheart (when in a good mood). I was able to read that nip coming militaries have very low emotional tolerance windows and as soon as I saw the "mili glare" in her eyes I was yelling at Dave to pull away! I'm glad she didn't get you too bad they don't mean it because I adopted one that latches on. Edit ps: I will be teaching my military the fluffiest of nos now because that was way too cute

[@BirdTricks]

Awe! Glad to hear thing are going well for you both! ❤️

[@brodysouter4004]

It's amazing how calm Dave was when he got bit

[@vee2877]

I’ve so missed watching these master class videos. I always learn the most from these.

[@BirdTricks]

Stay tuned! More on the way! We missed doing them as well! Glad to be back at it! ❤️

[@shelbrindahl6633]

Such a good point about neural absorption rate. We really do need to chew and swallow bites, no matter how well they cut the steak for us. Don’t give up, our 27y/o CAG is finally happier and healthier than ever, and even healing from decades of plucking. We’re living our best life, thanks to the seasonal feeding system and permission based training, as taught by Birdtricks. Oh, and now that she has two whole wings, Captain Morgan, the Spiced Birby, has started very (very) short indoor flights. ❤️‍🩹🐦

[@p.maryyayabear7078]

She is a gorgeous bird.

[@Haaayds]

WHEN I TELL YOU I JUMPED HAHA

[@user-jv9sb8iu7h]

She told him. Her feathers on her head raised ever so slightly right before she lunged. Interesting stuff!

[@ShaynaFlowers]

I don’t have a problem like this but if (aka when) I get a new bird, I’ll be able to keep what I just watch/heard in mind. Thank you so much for your awesome content! It really helped my birds and I get along so well. Your seasonal feeding system is a hit with them too! They freak out and run straight over when I bring their plate in. I eat it sometimes too lol

[@BirdTricks]

😂 Glad to hear both you and your birds are enjoying the SFS!

[@MrJdubz100]

Can’t wait to try the FD SFS.

[@bji8942]

Awesome vid, my lorikeet will nip when I am hesitant or doing something to him without clear intentions, he calms right down when I really centre myself and do things confidently and knowingly.. when I’m unsure he’s unsure :) they can sense your vibe. I think they are telepathic on some level.

[@mimthyss]

Lol I don't think they're telepathic, but they are one way or another very in tune with the energy and body language of people. They know when somebody isn't confident about what they're doing for sure.. but I think it's more of the fact that our actions show that, and make them unsure too, because they don't know how to react to it lol

[@bji8942]

@@mimthyss yes for sure, my lorikeet will jump off my shoulder when I am contemplating putting him in his home maybe there is a minor body action I do each time without realising that he has picked up on that I haven’t they are very in tune for sure!!

[@jaspersmom36]

This was a cool video to watch! I learned a lot!

[@bkm2797]

Great class, Thank you!

[@jeremy8171]

I seriously love you both!!

[@donrisjeanfreau5419]

I enjoyed y'alls videos, they are educational, natural, fun & entertaining with learning in a new form. Thanks❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂

[@mariemcgrath8681]

Great video, love the mini Class.

[@OCAVIARY]

Look forward to seeing this😆

[@brickellegregory7693]

I learned a lot from this video! Thanks!

[@michaelhoggard591]

Interesting stuff!

[@BevChoy]

Such a wonderful bird…

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

Super cool video!

[@rileygovender4129]

Can you please post more rocko and jinx content,I love watching your videos. 🥰

[@erikaaberle6354]

I don't have any birds (though I love them) but I have applied permission based training with my horses and am getting wonderful results! Maybe one day I will be able to work with birds too!

[@edjuulkjaer1359]

This is my favourite pairing of parrot and owner i have seen. They have the same energy its amazing to watch, even though its too much for the macaw. I feel like they have a great foundation to build on! I hope they're doing well:)))

[@shilohsshorts-militarymaca6985]

We are doing excellent! Great observation best on this page. Turns out I’m the perfect owner for this parrot. It’s always been about Social and communications with her. Diet not so much as I thought. That said she eats the Green pellets now because of my massive commitment to her. She can still go Top fuel but it’s just a show. Now I get it.

[@edjuulkjaer1359]

@@shilohsshorts-militarymaca6985 I'm so glad to hear that you are doing good! I can see you've made a few videos, impressive progress:) hope to see more.

[@shilohsshorts-militarymaca6985]

Thank you. She taught herself to front roll I just taught her to hang from her beak. She’s killer! Very extreme Bird. But so am I.

[@nancys-p2883]

I love the more individualized small "mini" class format! I hope you decide to permanently add them to your teaching classes! Thanks 😊

[@BirdTricks]

Thanks for the feedback! We are really excited to hear what people think of these new Mini Masterclasses!

[@blesson2906]

Is it just me or do military macaws look like giant green cheeks.

[@MrJdubz100]

A bit! Comet looks like a giant sun Conure.

[@SaraLarsso]

You guys are so funny

[@brandilepage4052]

Amazing video

[@llavva4530]

Nice video!

[@birdsmariaandsunshinetv9899]

Great video

[@goldengirl54]

You got her back and that is amazing. My Budgie flew off and we haven't seen her since.

[@Whateverhasbeenmynameforyears]

:( oh no so sorry.

[@spiritmatter1553]

I’m sorry that happened. In North America we’re at the time of year when people leave doors and windows open and it happens.

[@goldengirl54]

@@Whateverhasbeenmynameforyears Thank You

[@goldengirl54]

@@spiritmatter1553 Thank You.

[@gazepskotzs4]

Years ago my agapornis flew away, thanks to someone opening the door during free flight sessions . It is not about who's fault it was, but it was not mine. It was such a friendly tame little thing and i tried putting its cage outside, favorite food, but nothing helped. Stil mis him, i know how you feel!

[@GraceT]

I knew it immediately before he was about to get bit. An alexandrine i’m working with is very similar when it comes to energy. If you ask her if she wants to step up, and she doesn’t comply within 5 seconds, then she’s not going to do it. And if you leave your hand there, or move it closer, she will give you a warning bite.

[@aasifjadugar6981]

❤️ superb ❤️🕊️

[@jorgesandoval4940]

She is a Great Green Macaw, these ones are slightly bigger than the Military Macaws, the skin on their faces is mostly pinkish, I have one myself, they are way smarter then the rest, they are very picky on their habitat, when you see Great Green Macaws in nature, that speaks very good of that particular part of the forest , they only live in the best ecosystems, I would love to see and learn from you guys how to train this beautiful species, I love to watch your videos !

[@ryanmichalski49]

Dave didn't even flinch! #rockstar

[@birdbrain3594]

Saying I want to host a master class, so I can watch and absorb all the good info. 😎 Lol jk. Learned so much from this master class video! I've been getting bit by Cheeky so much more lately because I can feel in her feet she is phobic of something, but we just moved houses so she's like that in every room pretty much :/.

[@jerrypeal653]

That’s gotta suck , our McCaw of 30 years never bitten me came close a time or 2 .

[@aresthesunconure2135]

Counting turns? Really? We can do this? Something new learned today! Sweeeeeet!

[@christineh4782]

The one who yelled Ouch!

[@matthewporcel5431]

the pigeon lady in the background

[@gamingtimeisbackyea9393]

I love macaws

[@spiritmatter1553]

I love macaws but they don’t love me back! But I easily make friends with cockatoos.

[@gamingtimeisbackyea9393]

@@spiritmatter1553 i have a mini macaw she is fully flighttrained and she can mimic like hey what doing and all that good stuff good luck with your cockatoos try to bond with the macaws more

[@jamieadams7550]

My African grey sits I’m my hands like a baby bird

[@jaynebirks1409]

What ever happened to sunny the macaw?

[@jamieadams7550]

My African grey does

[@donnetteschumacher4321]

I would love macaw pet but no way so much work plus I’m scared if bite my fingers off

[@jamieadams7550]

I had 13 parrots at one time been bite alot

[@jamieadams7550]

Birds will know when your ill

[@adamodriscoll7694]

My indian ring neck always bites me even if i move. So well done dave for not moving.

[@Youi2190]

Love your vids do you have any advise on growing a birds wing back if you do pls tell me I have a timneh grey and the breeder cut his wing improperly and hasn’t grown back ever since and it’s been 10 months

[@spiritmatter1553]

Do you have an avian vet for your bird? I hope he gets his flight feathers back.

[@Youi2190]

Well the thing is it’s not serious enough to take to the vet I have asked people and they said it should grow back sometime

[@Youi2190]

I think I should take him to the vet but I can’t because of lockdown

[@JasonBason]

They’ll slowly grow back after a few molts

[@MrJdubz100]

Just be patient they will grow back.

[@just1redd552]

I'm having a problem with handling issues.. please please help me

[@gazepskotzs4]

I owned a cockatiel who seemed to get nightmares when it was dark. Never had that with other parrots or parrot like birds. It happened once in a couple of days, totally unanounced he started flying (more like falling) through his cage, making hissing sounds and was clearly in a panicked state. The only thing that helped was putting on light and it took several minutes for him to snap out of it. If i tried to interact with him ( i once opened the cage at that moment) he attacked me. Has anybody heard of this before?

[@matio6487]

Birds dont see very well in the dark so it could be that. Ofc, just like with humans, if you try to interact when they r nervous you r gonna get a negative response fosho

[@MrJdubz100]

Yes some birds get night terrors just like humans do.

[@theparrotsvoice6143]

Viewing the video, the bite was predictable because her body language (raised head feathers and backing away) indicated that she was uncomfortable and didn't want to step up, however, Dave continued to move his hand toward her in spite of the bird's obvious discomfort.

[@MrJdubz100]

Macaw body language is pretty obvious to me as well. I’m getting bit a lot less by my Catalina Macaw now that a month and a half has passed. I spent all day…literally all day…with her and didn’t get bit. Thats a huge improvement!

[@shilohsshorts-militarymaca6985]

Yep- I told him in the beginning of video it’s her eyes. First thing to show up on site was her eyes then came the rest.

[@doggy6768]

Why would you put a commercial right as the bite happens

[@denicemsalansky2172]

@Jamielee n @Dave- I'm not a supporter however, just wondering, if you have a parrot marijuana bud, would it calm the bird or make any difference, good or bad?

[@MrJdubz100]

Marijuana is not good for birds. There are things that an avian vet can recommend.

[@nathanchannel2531]

Wooowww very beautiful bird 😍 if I have a lot of money, I really want to buy a macaw bird. because I really like it. greetings from Indonesia 🙏🇮🇩

[@MrJdubz100]

I just got a 4 year old Catalina macaw…their bites dont feel too great haha.

[@KatLuff]

I'm curious what the reasoning is for clicking and NOT rewarding? In dog training, the golden rule is that every single click gets a reward, even if it's an accidental click, because that consistent 1:1 click to reward ratio is what keeps the value for the clicker so high.

[@SERENITYpeace]

At the very beginning of the video they were discussing the birds weight and that he had been using nuts as a forage treat inside the cage so it’s kind of lost it’s value outside the cage.

[@jamieadams7550]

She does

[@jamieadams7550]

I have ms

[@jamieadams7550]

My grey hates red colors

[@abdulayub6234]

i didnt join premiere bc thought it only happens 9

[@helensemrau7442]

Past 7 minutes and have yet to see a bird.

[@dakotap3008]

This only goes to show that even an experienced bird handler can get bitten. You can’t always anticipate when a parrot will bite. And the reason he didn’t have a severe bite was the parrot’s choice, not the handler.

[@MrJdubz100]

I saw the bite coming, so did he but he thought he was still far enough away not for it to escalate that quickly.

[@Ak_-ch8cl]

I've lost my budgie bird two days ago cant find him😢💔💔💔 I want help pls i live in countryside And he is a male he want to marry thats why he escaped...i trained him well

[@shonnabidiman1115]

Please help my Jenday Conure will not do any training it bites my hand if I try and talk on my phone, it goes absolutely crazy if I use the clicker when it does a behavior I like it tries and bite the hand with the clicker. It screams when I try and talk to someone it runs after people to bite them if they come near me. It hates its cage. I have ordered your pellets pellets and small box of bird toys that is all I can afford for now. Please please please help

[@MrJdubz100]

Go on their website and email them.

[@jamieadams7550]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhch

[@jamieadams7550]

Because I’m ill

[@jamieadams7550]

But she is mad at me right now

[@joshuabanner9920]

I hope I wasn’t the only one who went on this video thinking this bird was some type of veteran of a military program, like how they use dogs. I am now informed 🙃 In my defense an African gray parrot served on a British destroyer back when! Apparently he was rude to a commanding officer visiting the ship and was demoted from his actual crewmen rank, to abled body parrot! And no, I did not just make that up! I guess drones make up for any use of such animals and morally that’s great. Though compared to dogs, are not parrots like macaws and African gray is the most capable of consenting to service of their country? Ok now I’m rambling lol. 💚🖖🏼

[@MrJdubz100]

I think you might have been the only one haha.

[@joshuabanner9920]

@@MrJdubz100 indeed lol.

[@mr.django6283]

Hello guys I want you to adopt me I just learned how to type with my ToNGue I can't stand my owner anymore he thinks he's half parrot trying to whistle to other birds and tilt his hEAd. He EVen sIngs awfully iN tHe shoWer. I am smarter than your average Timneh az you can see so just send me the directions to your hearts and I WiLl make my way their ASAP. Ps: I knocked him out so that he doesn't see the notifications to this comment and hurry up cz even in his sleep he annoys me With all my fluff send them kisses to Capri love you guys❤️

[@alitaqwa8501]

We want to see you react to ,,,THE LADY OF HEAVEN Movie trailer,,,🙏🙏🙏💝😃

[@shagmeisterboss]

tbh i knew it was gonna hapen you waited to long to back off

[@jennabeverley4013]

They’re professional parrot trainers. They know wrath they are doing

[@jennabeverley4013]

What*

[@shagmeisterboss]

@@jennabeverley4013 yes that's what he said aswel je said i was Just gonna back off the moment je showed that warning

[@jennabeverley4013]

@@shagmeisterboss I know but it was a VERY suttle warning and that bird went from just not wanting the hand there no being angry about in a millisecond. Didn’t give him the chance the move

[@john2914]

I wonder what happens to all these birds after you make videos of them? Where do they go? Maybe try to get along with people and let the birds alone and let them do what they do? No?

[@MrJdubz100]

I caught none of what you said.