Hey flockers,
So finally we are sharing with you our new pet macaw Tommy. Tommy is a two year old military macaw and unlike Shelby our blue and gold macaw Tommy is a rescue macaw. In this video we explain how we came to buy a new macaw, baby macaw vs rescue macaw, adopt over shop, the dangers of supporting macaw breeders in the UK, and how we nearly made a huge mistake before getting Tommy.
The most important thing we want you to take from this story time video is that if possible, please always consider adopting a pet macaw, over buying a baby macaw from a breeder. Macaws are constantly being trafficked into the UK to meet the high demands of baby birds, and yet already there are a huge number of parrots in rescue centres or living in appalling conditions who need a good home. When looking for a pet parrot consider all options before making your decision and don't listen to the horror stories that come with rescue parrots.
Pet birds are very difficult pets to own, so as always never buy a pet parrot on a whim and do your research!
All new birds should be tested for diseases, at a bare minimum the following four diseases: PBFD, polyomavirus, chlamydia and bornavirus, before being allowed near any other pet birds in the home. To understand the importance of disease testing we highly recommend watching this video by Soaring Wings Flock: • Rest in Peace || Importance of Diseas...
Find your favourite part of the video:
0:00 - Introducing Tommy
1:50 - We messed up!
9:16 - Myths about baby macaws and rescue macaws
11:16 - Tommy's past
16:15 - Bringing Tommy home
17:34 - Bird quarantine and disease testing
18:07 - Tommy settles into his new life
20:23 - Please adopt!
22:10 - Goodbye!
23:12 - Hilarious outtakes
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