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Title: Another non CH post ... Hyacinth Macaws
Post by ClusterChuck on Jun 29^th, 2008 at 2:45pm

OK, I know there are plenty of bird brains on this site, but hopefully there might be one or two that MIGHT have an ounce of humanity and intelligence here, too ...

I can always hope ...

Anyhow, I have been wanting to get a Hyacinth Macaw for ages. I have decided to seriously look into them. I know they are VERY expensive, but I am willing to go for one.

Does anyone know of a reputable place that I can go to to inquire about them? I used to have a couple of sites, that I would go to, but when I reformatted my hard drive, that is one of the things I forgot to save, so I don't have "My Favorites" list anymore.

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That is NOT me, but it COULD be! I already have the Blue and Gold Macaw!

Chuck

Title: Re: Another non CH post ... Hyacinth Macaws
Post by Mastifflvr28 on Jun 29^th, 2008 at 2:56pm

Hiya Chuck!
In my 17 year career of working with animals, including tons of birds, I've only seen 2 Hyacinth Macaws.

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I just added the link to my hospital's website and I've seen this organization in action at the biggest CE conferences. Extremely reputable! If they don't have any on thier site, they may have a list of reputable breeders.
Good luck, Beautiful birds!!
Mast

Title: Re: Another non CH post ... Hyacinth Macaws
Post by Cathi_Pierce on Jun 29^th, 2008 at 6:06pm

OHH! Chuck!! A Hyacinth now?? Lucky you!!

Best bet...........err.. go on a western caribbean cruise, stop in cancun, go to Xcaret...they have a natural haibitat there, where you can remove one from it's open perch...........if they catch you, hey, how expensive could it be?? LOL You'll have the bird....just pay the fine..........ohh, or spend a bit of time in QuantanaRooo Jail!
Seriously, I have no ideas, just encouragement. I know how much pleasure you've gotten from the one (umbrella cockatoo?) you have now.......two might double your pleaure!
PF, hippy freak!

cathi :-*

Title: Re: Another non CH post ... Hyacinth Macaws
Post by nani on Jun 29^th, 2008 at 9:51pm

I don't know anything about the birds, Chuckles...
but I do believe that Hyacinth Macaw would be a peachy stage name for your burlesque act.

Title: Re: Another non CH post ... Hyacinth Macaws
Post by sandie99 on Jun 30^th, 2008 at 6:51am

Wow, those birds are just beautiful. :)

Sanna

Title: Re: Another non CH post ... Hyacinth Macaws
Post by Marc on Jun 30^th, 2008 at 9:17am

I owned African Greys and Amazon parrots 20 yeras ago. Hyacinth Macaws cost around $7500. back then. A breeding pair cost close to $25K.

I'm sure things are different now.

Title: Re: Another non CH post ... Hyacinth Macaws
Post by Paul98 on Jun 30^th, 2008 at 10:53am

Beautiful brid! Hope you either plan on living to 120 or find a person (young) that will adopt it. It's amazing how long the birds can live.

-P.

Title: Re: Another non CH post ... Hyacinth Macaws
Post by artonio7 on Jun 30^th, 2008 at 11:04am

Paul98 wrote on Jun 30^th, 2008 at 10:53am:

Beautiful brid! Hope you either plan on living to 120 or find a person (young) that will adopt it. It's amazing how long the birds can live.

-P.

Let's see... He's already 126 and it doesn't appear that he's going anywhere soon... I would guess that he'd outlive the bird and it's grand children.

with warm regards,
Tony

Title: Re: Another non CH post ... Hyacinth Macaws
Post by George_J on Jun 30^th, 2008 at 11:20am

Beautiful creature. :) If and when you are fortunate enough to add one to your household, I am pretty certain that you both will have a harmonious relationship. You know what you're letting yourself in for, unlike some parrot companions that I have known.

It is not ever thus, however, as I'm sure you are aware...

I've heard that you don't own a large hookbill--you marry one. You're dealing with an intelligent and enlightened being who may or may not have issues and baggage. There are good marriages and bad ones.

I've known a couple of people whose relationship with the bird-brain in their life was, shall we say, less than blissful. The subsequent divorce was messy, emotional, and protracted. Doubtless some of it was the primate's fault, but in a couple of cases, it seemed to me that there was plenty of blame to go around.

Anyway, wishing you the very best of luck in finding an agreeable companion. I hope you find one who is not a serial divorcee with a jaded heart--black with evil. Bad enough to suffer a scold, but that beak, after all, can take a finger right clean off at the knuckle. ;)

All the best,

George

Title: Re: Another non CH post ... Hyacinth Macaws
Post by Brew on Jun 30^th, 2008 at 11:28am

Chuck - Here's a bird you can have for free:

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Title: Re: Another non CH post ... Hyacinth Macaws
Post by KJ on Jun 30^th, 2008 at 7:57pm

nani wrote on Jun 29^th, 2008 at 9:51pm:

I do believe that Hyacinth Macaw would be a peachy stage name for your burlesque act.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Another non CH post ... Hyacinth Macaws
Post by jimmers on Jul 1^st, 2008 at 8:24pm

Get the bird. Name it Trex!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!