Ok, I'm adopting a baby greenwing macaw. The shop owner keeps saying that he is a GREAT greenwing macaw. Which is very rare compared to your standard greenwing macaw. I've searched and searched for GREAT greenwing macaws. But, I can't find any information on them. also, the blue and gold macaws that he has he claims are rare Golliath blue and golds. Again, I searched and searched for golliath blue and golds and when I google it only his shop comes up. so, is there a such thing as a great greenwing macaw and a golliath blue and gold macaw. He says the difference is the size. that they will grow 2-3 inches bigger and are rare.
2007-02-08 02:07:57 · 7 answers · asked by stop_staring_please 4 in Pets ➔ Birds
There is no such thing except some stores call their birds by these names to inflate the prices.
I own a pet store and breed allsorts of birds and hand rear them for my store.
http://www.artsaquaticsandanimals.com
2007-02-08 02:19:35 · answer #1 · answered by stevehart53 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Their is no such thing as a Great Greenwing Macaw. Their is only just Greenwing Macaws. He is trying to pull the wool over you. It is best to never buy from a Pet Shop or Store. You are better off in buying one from a breeder that breeds Greenwing Macaws. It sure would be a lot cheaper and at least you would know where the bird came from.
2007-02-10 11:04:06 · answer #2 · answered by janet s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I surely have had my Blue and gold Macaw because he became 4and a million/2 months old. he's now 2 and a million/2 years old. he's an exceptionally loving and sweet fowl yet i do not imagine Macaws may make spectacular birds for kids. they could get very possessive and territorial. And his large beak may nicely be very risky. If I had young children residing in my abode i'd imagine two times about a fowl of this length inspite of the actual shown actuality that they are between the friendliest large birds. attempt a cockatiel for a first fowl. they are extra effective for young children. P.S As for good with different animals, not an outstanding concept except very very will experienced. And nevertheless that is not a given.
2016-11-26 02:30:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We own a very large Greenwing Macaw. He is just that. A Greenwing Macaw. We also have a very small Blue and Gold Macaw. She is smaller than average. Birds are like people. They come in lots of sizes. Please, please before buying a large macaw, consider your age and how long a macaw will live. We love our birds but fear that they will outlive us and not be treated as well as we would like once we are gone.
2015-04-03 15:48:38 · answer #4 · answered by Snowfleas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're smart to research before just taking the shop owners word for it. if there were more potential bird owners like you in the world, there would be a whole lot less unwanted birds.
sounds like the shopkeeper is trying to pull a fast one on you. i say stay away at all costs. what he's probably doing is marketing a pair that throws larger chicks as a completely different mutation. it's like when a used car dealer calls a car 'vintage' but it's actually just a 20 year old junker.
i say find a reputable home breeder who can be honest with you and help you find the perfect birdie for your lifestyle.
2007-02-10 08:26:12 · answer #5 · answered by Becca 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make sure you get Avian papers on this bird, and if you are buying this bird I would have a warranty with it.
2007-02-08 02:17:38 · answer #6 · answered by kissybertha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are real what they are is just a slightly larger breed
2007-02-08 02:15:50 · answer #7 · answered by jmcgraw1975@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋