Join date : 2011-05-19 Age : 59 Location : BLAIRSTOWN NJ My Birds : Sebastian - 7 yr old Harlequin Macaw
Arthur - 12 yr old Jardines Parrot
Pickle - 16 yr old Hahn's Macaw
Ecko - 26 yr old Hahn's Macaw
Plus the 180+ various bird from finch to Hyacinth at the rescue where I volunteer and live... Posts : 811
Subject: Playtime with Merlyn Mon May 23, 2011 10:05 pm
Questions have been asked about how cuddly and playful big birds are. Well, here you go... a vid of Bryan playing with Merlyn. Sorry its so dark, did it on my phone. And that screaming in the background, that's Pickle, the Hahns.
kaeladedah Hyacinth Macaw
Join date : 2011-05-18 Age : 35 Location : North Carolina, USA My Birds : Cheney Bird, Green Cheek Conure
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Oliver, Indian Ring Neck Posts : 1449
Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Mon May 23, 2011 10:08 pm
How cute! But my face wouldn't be that close to a beak that big.
atlanon Amazon
Join date : 2011-05-18 Age : 35 Location : Atlanta, GA My Birds : Yoshi - SI Eclectus Posts : 401
Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Mon May 23, 2011 10:20 pm
Vikki, this is absolutely adorable. I've always been more attracted to medium+ sized birds and haven't (yet) had a beak phobia. I never really let myself think too much about having something THAT big, though. I still think it would be too much bird for me at this point, but I love love love your pics and this video. Maybe one day
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Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Mon May 23, 2011 10:27 pm
Awww, WANT.
Vikki Scarlet Macaw
Join date : 2011-05-19 Age : 59 Location : BLAIRSTOWN NJ My Birds : Sebastian - 7 yr old Harlequin Macaw
Arthur - 12 yr old Jardines Parrot
Pickle - 16 yr old Hahn's Macaw
Ecko - 26 yr old Hahn's Macaw
Plus the 180+ various bird from finch to Hyacinth at the rescue where I volunteer and live... Posts : 811
Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Mon May 23, 2011 11:21 pm
Yeah we love our babies
MandaDPanda Indian Ringneck
Join date : 2011-05-18 Age : 39 Location : Fresno My Birds : Aries - Sun Conure Posts : 261
Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Tue May 24, 2011 3:59 pm
Aw...I want to cuddle a macaw!
coldtrance Parrotlet
Join date : 2011-05-22 Age : 36 Location : San Diego My Birds : Im lonely without my Sammy.
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Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Tue May 24, 2011 4:30 pm
If my landlord wouldnt kill me I'd love to have a macaw, I've always been a fan.
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Vikki Scarlet Macaw
Join date : 2011-05-19 Age : 59 Location : BLAIRSTOWN NJ My Birds : Sebastian - 7 yr old Harlequin Macaw
Arthur - 12 yr old Jardines Parrot
Pickle - 16 yr old Hahn's Macaw
Ecko - 26 yr old Hahn's Macaw
Plus the 180+ various bird from finch to Hyacinth at the rescue where I volunteer and live... Posts : 811
Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Tue May 24, 2011 4:32 pm
I will have to post a better vid thats not so dark
Margaret Hyacinth Macaw
Join date : 2011-05-18 Age : 51 Location : Chicago My Birds : • Budgies: Mango, Blueberry, Plum, Sunny
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Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Tue May 24, 2011 4:36 pm
Vikki wrote:
I will have to post a better vid thats not so dark
O yes, please. I like this one too.
MandaDPanda Indian Ringneck
Join date : 2011-05-18 Age : 39 Location : Fresno My Birds : Aries - Sun Conure Posts : 261
Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Tue May 24, 2011 8:03 pm
Vikki wrote:
I will have to post a better vid thats not so dark
Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Wed May 25, 2011 7:12 am
I'm weird.
I find the bigger the beak, the less intimidating.
atlanon Amazon
Join date : 2011-05-18 Age : 35 Location : Atlanta, GA My Birds : Yoshi - SI Eclectus Posts : 401
Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Wed May 25, 2011 8:24 am
crystalsbirdtoys wrote:
I'm weird.
I find the bigger the beak, the less intimidating.
Same!!! The little ones are more maneuverable and have more pinching power...
Vikki Scarlet Macaw
Join date : 2011-05-19 Age : 59 Location : BLAIRSTOWN NJ My Birds : Sebastian - 7 yr old Harlequin Macaw
Arthur - 12 yr old Jardines Parrot
Pickle - 16 yr old Hahn's Macaw
Ecko - 26 yr old Hahn's Macaw
Plus the 180+ various bird from finch to Hyacinth at the rescue where I volunteer and live... Posts : 811
Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Wed May 25, 2011 11:28 am
Totally agree. Would rather get bit by a big bird than a small one.
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Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Wed May 25, 2011 12:42 pm
You all are SO bad for me, all these big birds make me want one SOOO bad. Between y'all and Jellybean the Eclectus from this past weekend I might be losing a husband and selling a kidney for a big parrot.
Vikki Scarlet Macaw
Join date : 2011-05-19 Age : 59 Location : BLAIRSTOWN NJ My Birds : Sebastian - 7 yr old Harlequin Macaw
Arthur - 12 yr old Jardines Parrot
Pickle - 16 yr old Hahn's Macaw
Ecko - 26 yr old Hahn's Macaw
Plus the 180+ various bird from finch to Hyacinth at the rescue where I volunteer and live... Posts : 811
Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Wed May 25, 2011 1:53 pm
You don't need to sell a kidney if you can find a rescue near you. Macaws and cockatoos seem to be the birds of overabundance at rescues. I will have to check around for you and see if maybe Jeanne knows a rescue near you. The closest one in my head is Phoenix Landing and from what I read in their contacts, they have a lcoation in NC!
Join date : 2011-05-18 Age : 39 Location : Fresno My Birds : Aries - Sun Conure Posts : 261
Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Wed May 25, 2011 2:14 pm
LyzGrace wrote:
crystalsbirdtoys wrote:
I'm weird.
I find the bigger the beak, the less intimidating.
Same!!! The little ones are more maneuverable and have more pinching power...
Glad I'm not alone! I don't know what it is. I don't mind the bigger beaks. It's the smaller ones I don't want to get near. LOL
Vikki Scarlet Macaw
Join date : 2011-05-19 Age : 59 Location : BLAIRSTOWN NJ My Birds : Sebastian - 7 yr old Harlequin Macaw
Arthur - 12 yr old Jardines Parrot
Pickle - 16 yr old Hahn's Macaw
Ecko - 26 yr old Hahn's Macaw
Plus the 180+ various bird from finch to Hyacinth at the rescue where I volunteer and live... Posts : 811
Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Wed May 25, 2011 2:20 pm
I have to get near all kinds of beaks, regardless, and being covered in scars as I am (occupational hazard) I'd have to say the smaller ones definitely do more damage. Think about it, the smaller birds have "shredder" type beaks - pointy and sharp to be able to tear into fruit. Large birds have "breaker" type beaks - thick and blunt to be able to crack open nuts. I remember there was a time last year when we were crazy busy at the rescue and John (Jeanne's husband) was covered from elbow to wrist with scabs. He looked like a leper, LOL. But again... they're only scabs and bruises and they go away and I find the more you get bit, the less it hurts. In the beginning, especially for new bird owners, the pain is based more in fear than the actual pain. After a while, you just say "wow, I'm bleeding" and its like you don't even notice.
GlassOnion Hyacinth Macaw
Join date : 2011-05-19 Age : 32 Location : Vancouver My Birds : Cockatiel, Budgerigar Posts : 1209
Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Wed May 25, 2011 2:25 pm
I can relate the desensitization to pain and blood, to my avid nail-biting habit. My fingers hurt almost everyday and I bleed almost every other day, but I just lick it off and let it dry while public strangers are giving me horrified looks. :affraid:
patdbunny Hyacinth Macaw
Join date : 2011-05-18 Age : 53 Location : San Diego County, California Posts : 2083
Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Wed May 25, 2011 3:56 pm
Quote :
I can relate the desensitization to pain and blood, to my avid nail-biting habit. My fingers hurt almost everyday and I bleed almost every other day, but I just lick it off and let it dry while public strangers are giving me horrified looks. affraid
Maybe asians are just neurotic. I'm a big time nail biter, too. I can so relate to neurotic cockatoos.
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Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Wed May 25, 2011 3:59 pm
I have heard they (along with the one in Pineville Parrot U) do not rehome within 90 miles of the adoption center nor to homes with small children. I know for a fact Parrot U does not adopt to homes with small children. Sigh. Honestly, I need to wait a few years. I do want to rehome adopt though, when the time comes.
Vikki Scarlet Macaw
Join date : 2011-05-19 Age : 59 Location : BLAIRSTOWN NJ My Birds : Sebastian - 7 yr old Harlequin Macaw
Arthur - 12 yr old Jardines Parrot
Pickle - 16 yr old Hahn's Macaw
Ecko - 26 yr old Hahn's Macaw
Plus the 180+ various bird from finch to Hyacinth at the rescue where I volunteer and live... Posts : 811
Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Wed May 25, 2011 3:59 pm
I didn't realize you were Asian... I guess the hat should have given it away LOL
GlassOnion Hyacinth Macaw
Join date : 2011-05-19 Age : 32 Location : Vancouver My Birds : Cockatiel, Budgerigar Posts : 1209
Subject: Re: Playtime with Merlyn Wed May 25, 2011 4:34 pm
Subject: Playtime with Merlyn 
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