Warning! You May Want A Hahn’s Macaw After This!

[@Furnari_Fit]

Just started video but great camera quality ! And audio :) a pleasure to watch. Emerald is so beautiful

[@ParrotBliss]

Oh! Thanks- that was wonderful to hear!

[@AyuskamaHealthylife]

I have a pet sun conure....she s balding recently and it has gotten real bad recently, we aren able to identify the cause. She doesnt have a healthy apetite and the she doesnt actually eat sometimes , just tears the food apart into pieces. She is really lean...the feather growth seems to have paused....she s also close to my mother who has slight soreasis in her head...does it affect birds? We took her to 3 vets and one prescribed her steroids with sulphur...it worsened the feather loss...what should i do so that she gets her healthy feathers back again

[@ParrotBliss]

Did they check for beak and feather disease? PBFD

[@ssgpentland8241]

Hahns have the personality and intelligence of a Blue and Gold, in the size of a conure. (Little bigger). I got to hand feed these guys when I worked for a lady who used to breed them, as well as Red Bellied parrots and Eclectus parrots. I'll have a Hahns some day when I have a house where I can have my bird out with room, vs having to keep him/her in a cage all the time

[@ParrotBliss]

That’s wise!

[@hexbug101]

Eccies and Hahns? That’s 2 out of 3 of my flock right there

[@ParrotBliss]

@@hexbug101 what’s #3 and do they all get along?

[@hexbug101]

@@ParrotBliss sulfer crested too and no they all hate each other XD. I feel like there might’ve been a chance with the eccy and the too but the eccy broke into the too’s cage to steal her food within the first couple months of her being home.

[@ParrotBliss]

@@hexbug101 flying feathers! I bet that’s tough for you- but 3 amazing species! Not that I’ve had an Eckie or a Sulfur…

[@KamiFei]

I love seeing Emerald. I've brought my Geoffrey home now and am still hand rearing him. He's already talking at 10 weeks old (says 'hello' and was saying it at 6-8 weeks old but lost it briefly during his transition to my house). I'm completely in love with him. I'm so glad I have a Hahn's.

[@ParrotBliss]

Congratulations! Make a plan for his lifestyle so he doesn’t get bored or lonely, which can cause behavior issues/plucking

[@KamiFei]

@@ParrotBliss I’ve spent $100s on toys for him and my galah. I just keep spending more and more! It makes me so happy when Geoffrey goes straight to a new toy and starts playing.

[@kristiejennings3697]

I love Emerald. She makes me want a Hahns Macaw.

[@ParrotBliss]

LOL! Yes, she is contagious!

[@ks4893-m8v]

😂

[@yesidtac7863]

Jejejeje cute

[@ParrotBliss]

Hahn’s are great little guys!

[@bubbii]

Title was not a lie. She’s adorable

[@ParrotBliss]

Thank you! Yes, total gem!

[@tracyann1132]

😊 for all your videos! My husband and I are binge watching your videos. They are really great. We have a 3 year old Senegal that has never really met another bird. We are thinking about fostering parrots. We are trying to learn more about parrot body language and certain species. Hoping our bird does not hate other birds. And your Hahns is adorable!

[@ParrotBliss]

Yay! thanks for binge watching! Senegals can be like that, almost independent, but when they are out of their cage they seem to ‘hang’ with the other birds. Fostering sounds wonderful! We just adopted a couple rescues - and of course, our favorite rescue has a plucked Hahn’s. They often come with challenges, but I think it’s worth it. Adult parrots have some advantages, like being established, which is easier than making sure a new baby grows up eating, playing, learning to be around other people/birds and such. Keep me updated as to what you foster.

[@clarehodge8834]

I have seen one of these face to face, I feel in 🥰 instantly ❤❤❤❤

[@ParrotBliss]

They offer a lot of things - great size, I’m a call, they talk…

[@joellekarma]

I have a Hahn's Macaw I adopted him when he was 2 years old. and it took him a little less than a year to warm up to me. your girl is showing off for you to get attention. Drago is bitey thank gawd I have tough hide. I enjoyed this video you were very informative about things Hahn's Macaws tend to do and why they do them.

[@ParrotBliss]

Thanks, I like to paint a picture of the good and bad, so to speak, because a lot of people have told me they like Emerald and then they want a Hahn’s. And like many parrots, I find that they really need to belong to their families.

[@joshbarkley3600]

Can you do a hahns macaw vs quaker parrot!?

[@ParrotBliss]

Sure thing

[@jojo1828v]

My parrotlet Baloo and I were watching together on my phone and he was talking to you and Emerald. I bought your book from Amazon and started reading. I am hoping it will help me be able to help my 2 parrotlets be friendly to each other.

[@ParrotBliss]

Thank you for getting my book! If you would be so generous, I would appreciate a review :) Love Baloo’s name! Any idea why they don’t get along? What genders and ages are they? Do you have other parrots?

[@sheilamahoney1292]

I love my baby girl Memphis, yes that's her name. She was named that before I aquired her. Anyway, she talks up a storm and loves to be in the conversation. If my sister and I are talking about something, she's all in our conversation telling us all about it. LOL, she's so funny and laughs all the time, and loves to make the cackle noise like the 3 Stooges used to make. I love my little girl even if she is expensive to take care of. She's brought so much joy into our, my sisters and my life, and she gets our jokes.

[@ParrotBliss]

That is wonderful to hear! I love hearing blissful parrot stories 😀

[@glouisfr]

lol yeah as a Hahn's Macaw I can relate to this video... our Max is now 6 months old. He can be very loud but not often. He loosing a lot of his baby feathers atm. we feed him a mix of pellets and fresh fruits and veg. we keep the seeds for treats for training... he absolutely LOOOOOVE sunflower seeds. he also loves putting his head in our hands so we can pet the back of his neck. He does do this low sound (like four litle squak) together with a slight movement of his wings a lot. We think it is because he's still young but we're not sure really. He loves being with us. He is quite touchy, loves the contact. He are working on him accepting for us to touch his wings so we can put a harness on him. His recall is also quite good. For now all his time is in our house. We do have a green check conure, just a month older than him... they don't get along too well but we try to let both of them out at the same time supervised obviously as one or the other will start a conflict... Max our Hahn sometimes goes towards her with his neck down like a sign of submission but not sure what that means... Everything you said in that video is so true as we can relate to it with our 6 months old Max.

[@ParrotBliss]

Max sounds wonderful! Yes, my impression is that Max is trying to become friends with your Green-cheek. Make sure to continue to spend lots of time with both of them. They are both social birds that require a lot of ‘being part’ of the family/flock. I would guess that they will become better friends, both birds, as they get older. Please let me know. And, how wonderful that you are going to harness train him! I think the stimulus of going out is so good for them!

[@glouisfr]

@@ParrotBliss Hi well while Nika our GCC is still as goofy as ever and all is well with her bar the harness training as she flew off when the harness was nearly on her but she got cough in it and freaked out. We're back to square one to desensitise the harness with her and she is slower but ok. Our biggest problem is Max our Hahn and I'm writing to you as you also have a Hahn which not many people have. We go so attached to them both but we are worried lately as he flew 3 times against a window and ended up on the floor. We picked him us straight away but his behaviour has changed even in his cage as he looks hesitant to move in his cage, he tend to spend a lot of time on a perch or on our hand without moving as he used to and he doesn't want to fly anymore. he doesn't look injured as I did a quick check but not being an expert we booked a vet appointement to be sure. It feels to us that his confidence is really down atm. He still does like to be on our hand and at times he flaps his wings as if he was about to fly off but tighten his claws on my hand to ensure he doesn't. So we stopped the training and try to reassure him - he likes to cuddle against our hand and doesn't move much in his cage. He still goes to his food ball and water ball and like yours still drop some of his pellets in his water ball. but he spends far more time on his perches or ropes without moving. Would you have any suggestions for us. Obviously our daughter is getting really worried and though we are reassuring her we are worried too. He is still young and we remain hopeful and we take him out of his cage to be with us every day so he doesn't feel isolated.

[@ParrotBliss]

@@glouisfr i’m so sorry to hear about this - I’m glad you’re taking him to the vet. How long has it been since he flew into the window? I wouldn’t expect his behavior to be so affected unless he was hurt. I understand why your daughter is worried, I am too. You were, of course, wise to temporarily stop the flight training. I would just coddle him and continue to spend time with him, like you are. Hopefully you’ll learn some thing at the vet. On the other hand, if it’s only been one day, he might just be recuperating. It’s just that it sounds like it’s been more than a day. But, I’m not sure.

[@glouisfr]

@@ParrotBliss probably just a week ago. He did fly into a window before but recovered rather quickly like within few minutes. But now it's been nearly a week and while we had an appointment set for today they cancelled it so we had to find another vet to bring him to as we didn't want to wait any longer. My wife dropped him at the vet this morning and we're waiting news...nervously. Both are our daughter's birds but working from home I did spend a lot of time with him as he loved flying around and spending time on my shoulder while I was at my desk and then I did all the training with my daughter. I had no interest in birds before bar just admiration but I think I got quite attached to Max. He's still so young and probably paid the price for our inexperience. I can see since he was far more quiet, staying for hours on one perch and I could see he was not confident moving in his cage which is worrying me. He is eating, and drinking but even when we offer him a sunflower see which he loves he just looks at it - he has some light squawk and a small jerking of his wing when we talk to him but he is dead calm otherwise... so worried.

[@glouisfr]

@@ParrotBliss Hi, it is with a heavy heart that I give you an update on our Max. My wife brought Max to the vet and I'm glad we ended up with this new vet. They kept him on Friday and called us back earlier to say he is seriously sick. She had a discussion with us on what we feed him, toys he has in his cage. his cage activity. She ruled out any environment issue as she said it would have impacted Nika our GCC who is, in contrast, thriving. We only feed them pellets and fresh fruits and vegs, we spend at least an hour every day with them out of the cage and some time is used for training - no more than 5 mins sessions. She told us he is leaning more and more to the left and has less strength in his legs, he uses his beak to help him balance and move around. She gave him antibiotics and some painkiller, done pretty much all sort of test short of blood test as she said it is quite stressful for them and she is not sure in his condition it will make much of a difference as the analysis can only be done in the UK so it would take a fair amount of time to find any results. She is preparing us for the worse. She is not 100% but think it is neurological and not necessarily due to his recent hit on the windows as he was never comfortable flying. We're waiting for more update but I don't want him to suffer no matter what. Never thought I get so attached to a bird but the bond, affection, love and compilicty they give is just amazing.

[@mcaroni]

Saludos desde Caracas Venezuela felicidades guacamayas de Caracas patrimonio de la ciudad siempre libres para volar. Volar en libertad. Ésa guacamaya verde es una de las especies qué vuela libremente por Caracas.

[@ParrotBliss]

Saludos! Qué maravilloso ver estos guacamayos volando libres! Fantastico!

[@willlaughman6896]

How do I gain trust with my Hahn’s macaw? His primary owner had to move and wants me to take him while he is away.

[@Barakon]

If I were to get one, I think I’ll call them Barbosa. They got a similar face to the spix macaw, but green.

[@ParrotBliss]

I don't think I've ever gotten to see a Spix in person! I like the name, Barbosa!

[@Barakon]

@@ParrotBliss I haven’t either, but the pics on Google do show that same shape of exposed skin.

[@eliskastankova6478]

Can you compare an inteligence of big Macaw and this Macaw? We can't decide between these two species :-)

[@ParrotBliss]

I’ll add your request to my list :)

[@94Vape]

I live in a small house so I only have 2 birds, a blue female budgie I've had for 10 years and a beautiful female pineapple greencheek ive had for 1 month, my dream bird is an hahns macaw or an illigers macaw, I love the big majestic macaws but I don't think I'd have the space to care for one, I would show you a photo of my living room where the birds cages are but KZbin comments don't allow photos.

[@bigbiemacaw]

I don’t have a monster tun of space, my harlequin keeps to his perch or on top his cage, that he rarely goes into, but we free fly,..so he actually has all the space in the world,..his favourite spot is on his Bach between us in the bed, he found the heat..lol..there’s a few shorts on my account of him flying..

[@ParrotBliss]

Space is a huge issue. It’s easy to want more space for parrots - my cages are fine, but I wish I had aviaries for them. Your budgie is doing amazing for being 10! Congratulations! And Green-cheek Conures are amazing companions. Clearly you are a wonderful bird-keeper. One day things will change and you’ll have more room for a larger Macaw :)

[@jasonflowers4173]

Reminds me of my severe macaw

[@ParrotBliss]

Just smaller? :)

[@Natedamate]

I love hahns macaws rip kiwi (my hahns macaw)

[@Natedamate]

Damn... I still remember my bird flapping like that 1:22

[@ParrotBliss]

Oh... sorry about Kiwi-

[@farmerinthedells]

When, out of the blue, I decided I need a parrot, I started doing lots of research, and quickly and permanently decided upon a Hahns Macaw.

[@farmerinthedells]

And never looked back. I'm waiting until after redecorating (paint smells) and after my daughter's September wedding. Then, I will be searching for my new forever friend.❤

[@ParrotBliss]

That is soooo awesome! It's the season now, so -- I think-- there are still babies. You may want to look now because by September they may already have found homes. Anyway, I think you'll love a Hahn's. Ours is a gem, and named so!

[@someone-kk9ft]

Do u recommend the Hans macaw over the grey parrot

[@ParrotBliss]

Very different versions. It depends on the lifestyle you want. HM will be more cuddly and louder. The African Hrey will be quieter, but won’t want as much affection. Of course, somethings affect this, but this is generally true.

[@silverribbon2034]

I already have a Hahn macaw

[@ParrotBliss]

So it already worked! LOL

[@zarahofshiloh7537]

I hear a horse walking.

[@ParrotBliss]

I'd love that, but I don't think so. I'm wondering what you are hearing...

[@zarahofshiloh7537]

@@ParrotBliss Went over the video in the middle where I heard it and do not hear it now. Weird. Maybe another video was freakishly playing at the same time. I had horses years ago and know what they sound like when walking on a cement or tar mac surface with shoes, but you don't have to have had horses to be able to recognize the sound. I got confused because it looks like you live in a Florida neighborhood.

[@ParrotBliss]

@@zarahofshiloh7537 yes, I do wish I had horses walking by! And some neighborhoods do, but mine doesn’t. You are correct, I am in Florida. I have had that experience where two videos play at the same time. Weird, maybe that is what happened.

[@ParrotBliss]

Maybe you are bringing me some horse luck!

[@cowgoesbaa]

Well if I showed a video of my 2 macaws no one would want a macaw. Lol

[@ParrotBliss]

LOL - I know what you mean!

[@budgiebreder]

I already have a hahns - do i count toward wanting one? 😂

[@ParrotBliss]

Yeap!

[@1hawaii21]

Why want a bird like Emerald? For me, she’s so cute! I’ve also heard that they need a lot of interaction and they are prone to plucking. I would love a Hahn’s but I would be concerned with the Caiques. They are know for being evil toward other species. My Caiques are very much like boomerangs, especially the 2 that are best friends. I’ve leaned to function with them hanging and climbing all over me. You’ve done a fantastic job with Emerald. She fits her name. She really is a jewel.😊

[@ParrotBliss]

Keri has a Hahn’s too… Yes, they must be prone to plucking because the one at the Bird Gardens is plucked and Emerald plucks a bit on her back (has since before she came here). While Hahn’s are amazing, I agree. Caiques are the world and there isn’t much more room in the world for any other bird! Two of my Caiques I can’t let out, they attack my daughter and YNA. The other two are ok. When they are out, they don’t bother with Emerald or anyone else. They look for food, new toys, me -aka, something to nibble, explore and check out- or my tea to drink. Yum! Dirty-birds-tea! LOL

[@1hawaii21]

Thank goodness mine don’t attack. I only have one, a black headed, that is very very bonded to me. When I let them out she has to warm up to my husband before she will step up on his hand. She tries to hide under my hair and makes an unbelievable fuss. He does back off right away. When I’m not around she goes right to him. Caiques have not idea of their size. They are little Napoleons!

[@cotterplay1458]

do you have any tips on picking them up without them biting. our hahns macaw is TERRIBLE with biting and hands

[@ParrotBliss]

I'll work on a video for you-

[@paullawton4148]

Hello, I'm interested in a pair of babie hahns macaws do you have any breeder recommendations?

[@ParrotBliss]

Sorry Paul, good luck. I don’t know Hahn’s breeders, but if you get a pair, I think you’ll be thrilled!

[@ryanschoening6657]

Do you breed these ?

[@ParrotBliss]

No- just have Emerald

[@MyFirstAvailableName]

Can you compare a hahns macaw vs a blue crown conure?

[@ParrotBliss]

Sorry, I don’t know Blue-crowned Conures, never had one

[@dylanmoll9449]

How nippy are they actually ? I’m picking one up in a week that’s only 12 weeks old and just want to know what I’m getting into, would you recommend them ? Noise doesn’t bother me just not super keen on being bitten all the time

[@ParrotBliss]

For me, nipping is a young thing- but I’ve only had 1 and she was an adult. Young equals nippy for a lot of species. Recommend? Yes, but 2. Otherwise this is a parrot that needs more involvement, belonging and doing things together. If you don’t work from home, he/she will be lonely, more difficult and prone to pluck. Get a friend, either another Hahn’s or similar sized parrot that likes birds, like a conure. Lmk how it goes.😊🦜

[@avksmith]

How is yours doing now?

[@reidreynolds7428]

Love animals but that noise would drive me nuts all day

[@ParrotBliss]

Yeah....

[@howlingthunder3141]

I love everything about the Hahn's, I just have one concern. I am not keen on super loud. Everywhere I go, I hear Hahn's can be a little noisy. However, whenever I watch videos with them it seems to be manageable. I can deal with some squawking, but not consistently all day long. I do not like screeches. (Occasionally is fine)

[@ParrotBliss]

Made a video for you-- but I don't know if you'd do well with a Hahn's or not... the trick is that almost any medium and large parrot can be loud.

[@kaelgrecian2612]

My dad has one of these. She hates everyone but him. She loves men and will go nuts whenever one walks into the house. But she'll still bite a man for not being my dad. She doesn't want anything to do with women and she will jump on people and peck at and bite at them. She loves to get into my mother's purse and play. She's an entertaining little bird. But my dad is the only one who can handle her.

[@ParrotBliss]

Interesting! Good to know, thanks for posting. Are there any other birds in the house?

[@ritaduffy8622]

wait till she gets hormonal, she won`t be a lovely bird, parrots belong in the wild they can bite

[@ParrotBliss]

I can’t disagree, Rita. However, their habitats keep shrinking- Emerald was surrendered to me, so I provid her with a home. She’s past the young hormonal stage.