BLUE AND GOLD MACAW FACTS | THINGS I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT COOKIE

[@Jack-gy7cs]

I've had my B&G Macaw for 29 years now and love him dearly. Of course he can be a real pain in the ass at times too. Easy to train and mostly well behaved. Usually just vocal and loud a couple of times a day and I can tolerate that. Very considerate (quite) while I'm sleeping. Has quite a vocabulary and knows several food items and will ask for them. Actually combined two words he already knew in context, totally surprised me. I think the human ego keeps us from admitting how intelligent these guys really are. Have fun with Cookie, he/she deserves a great life.

[@bestflockingfriends]

That’s so awesome. I feel like there’s things I’m learning every day about how unique and special each type of bird is. But especially our macaw! Thank you for sharing. I’m wondering how much more cookie will learn to say over the period of time we are together in our life.

[@sunnycharacter]

What a wonderful baby, she is gorgeous! I love macaws. My Quaker’s groomer brings over some of his rescues and always love holding them. Their sound is much more relaxed than a little Quaker! Lol

[@MaddieM_11]

My mom is going to get us a macaw! Thanks for the info! Cookie is adorable 🥰.

[@bestflockingfriends]

Awesome and good luck! They’re loud lol

[@hooksangelsbliss]

cookie is beautiful n adorable

[@jeffbader9764]

I have a blue and gold he is about 15 years old. He drinks a real big dog dish full of water two times a week. I cannot get over the water he drinks. He is potty trained I do love that. He is getting to the point now, I wake up in the middle of the night and he’ll make a little noise. I walked right over there and he jumps right on me. He likes to sleep on the corner of my bed And when I wake up in the morning he jumps right on my arm and right back to his gates so he can do his morning thing. I love that. They are an awesome path

[@bestflockingfriends]

Just be cautious leaving a free dish of water for a week as bacteria builds up and parrots are highly susceptible to bacterial infections. They wash their beaks and mouths in their bowl, which leaves food particles floating that turn foul. That’s very cool he’s potty trained!

[@jeffbader9764]

@@bestflockingfriends Hey thank you for this. I had never even give this a thought. I will change shifts daily now. Boomer is sitting in my dirty clothes rummaging through those things. I cannot get them out of there. It is hilarious

[@MauiXoXo]

What this lady is saying is all TRUE. Highly intelligent, very social bird and very messy. Like a toddler but w/ wings.😂

[@bestflockingfriends]

Hahaha so true but we love them regardless! Thanks for watching!

[@kevinwilliams9211]

Lol. Very accurate “toddler w wings”

[@vickijones6482]

The swinging perch looks like it would be easy to make. I think my blue & gold would love one. She is 13 yrs & very active! Unlike my other b & g she as a quite a bit older, 45 yrs. She passed last year. I miss her something awful. Our new Bird is a rescue too. She is like a 2 yr old, but all her life! Just like my other Macaw. Thanks for the video.

[@jackahler7170]

Grate looking Blue and Gold!!!

[@jebbymomma4256]

Yay !! The flock and I are watching happy Friday ❤️❤️

[@bestflockingfriends]

Friyay!!! ❤️❤️ have a great weekend!

[@TheMMFamily9]

Aww so sweet , I've been considering adopting so I'm watching to learn if it's a good fit for my lifestyle...great video

[@petergranville5632]

I love her swing!, I need one of those, very nice!

[@bestflockingfriends]

Thanks!

[@spiritmatter1553]

At 2:40, swaying and making those cute noises! Adorable. And she’s doing "heart wings" the whole time. She loves you!

[@bestflockingfriends]

She turned out to be a he! Cookie is a cutie, thanks so much for watching!

[@spiritmatter1553]

@@bestflockingfriends Sorry I "misgendered" you, Cookie!

[@MyJAG12345]

Aunt Wendy loves her Cookie!!😉 Lots of kisses to both of you!

[@bestflockingfriends]

Xoxoxo

[@sarinaf9610]

Cookie must have a high metabolism to be eating and pooping as often as she does😄 I'm surprised her water doesn't go flying everywhere on that swing😆😆😆

[@bestflockingfriends]

Hahaha it does go everywhere I try to fill it halfway so it’s less mess.

[@the.birdies]

Her feathers look SO healthy!

[@bestflockingfriends]

He’s in amazing condition! Thanks for watching!

[@yusufluyt1494]

the sound she makes, the type of long “growl” type sound, what does that mean, my blue and gold macaw does the same thing all the time, what does it mean

[@overton1963]

Well, Poop and Pee are mixed together with birds. So if you add all your dogs pee with his poop, it may be comparable.

[@tedbrozowski2968]

We have rescue Alex. And we were told he said a couple of words . I was surprised he say about 30 words and very friendly

[@ryanmichalski49]

I know of some birds causing major problems with certain family members! they like one and hates the rest-

[@Erebdai]

We have potus and hes a little over 30 years old now. The poop a lot so i lay down news paper in his cage

[@markesselstynmiller747]

Great video. I have a Blue and Gold and a Scarlet Macaw. Where did you get that hanging swing for Cookie or did you make it? Would like some more information on that swing. Macaws have alot of droppings which requires daily cleanup. Its all about a daily routine which makes caring for these amazing birds manageable. They are a lifetime commitment and can live 60-70 years depending on care, diet and daily attention. Thank you.

[@bestflockingfriends]

Thanks! I try :) we make all of our birds play areas! Chains from Home Depot (stainless) eye hooks also, and clips. Bought the branch from a local bird store in Tampa and cut it down. We made another one for outside out of a 1.5” pine dowel but beware it collects mold easily if rained on so I’m always cleaning it. I need to replace it with a branch. Thanks for sharing! I knew it was a lifetime commitment, my close friend has a 30yo blue and gold who we will take if/when she passes! I enjoy the routine for the most part, it can get to be pretty messy at times but it’s our sacrifice for keeping our birds mentally and emotionally healthy!

[@GrammarNazi1988]

Tempted to get one of these creatures, but concerned about getting bitten, crapped on and the amount of time and effort they require. How long each day would you say that you spend caring for the parrot? Does he crap on you? Ever been bitten?

[@bestflockingfriends]

About half an hour a day of care? An hour maybe on days I do full cage cleanings. I spend flexible hours with them, sometimes training sometimes just hanging out and cuddling. Yes they poop on you all of the time, and I’m rarely bitten. Maybe once a month.

[@GrammarNazi1988]

@@bestflockingfriends Interesting that he poops on you -- my step-mom swears that her bird never poops on her.

[@John.Spandli]

@@GrammarNazi1988 Hmmmm, while it happens a macaw shouldn't be pooping on you all the time. It probably has a medical problem if it does. I don't have a macaw but I've never taken 'friendly fire' from friends and family's macaw. They just poop on their perch. If they can't get to the perch they'll often hold it as long as they can. I've only seen them poop on hands while being held. They'll wait until their out of cars/carriers too. They're very smart animals. Bites...yeah....I got a bad one from a Grey. My Aunt never gave treats with fingers. Just put them in his bowl. I tried and got a painful bite! You just have to be smart. Take precaution with birds you don't know.

[@threerabbit7981]

She’s a Cookie Monster! Ha! 🍪

[@bestflockingfriends]

Totally! 😂

[@nehanmulla786]

I wonder how do u clean that much of urine because the paper will get all wet

[@elainebunce4362]

Brilliant video, realistic and informative.

[@aussiecobber7150]

She is Gorgeous

[@bestflockingfriends]

Thanks so much!! We love her!

[@aussiecobber7150]

@@bestflockingfriends She looks to be so gentle. My Son have always wanted a Macaw.

[@bestflockingfriends]

Consider all of the variables, they live a VERY long time and are a significant investment of time and money.

[@bibifashify1]

can I let my Macaw fly outside in the open?

[@Number15t]

Your better than bird tricks

[@bestflockingfriends]

Oh I don’t think so lol but I appreciate the sentiment

[@georgevacherlon931]

I want one parrot but every body that has a parrot has got more then one so yeah do you think it's best to get one macaw or two sun conures. Or do you just recommend me not getting a parrot

[@tzxazrael]

it really depends. have you experienced how loud parrots are in person? hoew messy, and destructive? parrots are the #1 most rehomed pet. so many people who get one "because they're so cute/pretty" just are NOT prepared for the noise/mess/destruction. Cookie and the Sunnies are just gorgeous birds, and Sam is wonderful but "differently pretty", but there's no guarantee the bird you get will be sweet and well behaved like these guys. what are you gonna do if they're just screaming all the time, or they damage something important? what are you gonna do if you have to go away for some time? Sun Conures live, on average, 15~30 years... Macaws live for 60+ years! (the oldest on record claims to be over 112!) what are you gonna do if they OUTLIVE you? in short... they can be wonderful companions, but they require a LOT of work, a LOT of patience and care, and a TON of research and preparation. the first step is to be honest with yourself, and decide if you're prepared to dedicate a large part of your life to raising and caring for a bird.

[@georgevacherlon931]

@@tzxazraelwell I'm still thinking about it the idea of spoiling a bird sounds good I have done a lot of research for the past few years and have plenty of time and room indoors and outdoors they say they are like owning a 4 year old child that doesn't grow up but like I said I'm still thinking about everything

[@tzxazrael]

@@georgevacherlon931 do a lot of thinking. it's also not CHEAP either! it's a big commitment, so be sure about it before you jump in!

[@georgevacherlon931]

@@tzxazrael I hear and understand everything you're saying I appreciate your comments back thank you very much I will subscribe and learn more

[@tzxazrael]

@@georgevacherlon931 haha _i_ don't have anything to subscribe for... but Best Flocking Friends is a great channel to sub to. also check out Bird Tricks !

[@ryanmichalski3490]

Once you get the diet in order the nuts become really valuable- probably the most important thing I learned from watching the bird tricks videos

[@bestflockingfriends]

Absolutely!! That’s the hardest part for many people to overcome with their birds. It was a struggle for me also in the beginning.

[@ryanmichalski49]

How did you know she was gonna go pottie?

[@bestflockingfriends]

She starts squatting, gripping me a little firmly and pushing her body down. It was apparent from her antsy behavior too but I didn’t know if she just wasn’t settling down or what.

[@bestflockingfriends]

OH sorry when I was editing I cut it out, because I said some irrelevant rambling stuff because she was distracting me with her movements so you can’t see she had to poop. I should have just left it.