Well I havent been around lately been really busy with the farm for those of you not aware this is hatching season around here been gathering up turkeys ducks and guineas be it babies where there mommas did a super great job of hiding the nest to the eggs I get for the incubator. We have been busy busy busy not a real good year for the babies though with all the temperature changes we have lost a lot. 1 whole clutch of turkeys did not make it new momma and she didnt turn the eggs enough. She will do better next time I hope.

Ok now for an introduction. I have been waiting on this wee one for a little while now and the other family who had wanted him/her backed out and I got the call Monday early evening and an hour later this beauty was hand delivered to my door along with a ok cage the lovies will be getting it soon they need an upgrade that or they will be getting the conure cages and the conures will get this one really havent decided yet but do know changes will be coming soon. We have ordered another double macaw cage so as soon as that arrives the switch will be made. A feather has been sent off so we will know the gender here shortly. I got this baby for Dwayne since Charro chose me and afterall Charro was Dwyanes B-day present. I am trying not to spoil em to much as Dwayne is gone for a few days he even missed out on the homecoming poor thing. We have decided on the name Sambuka.

Here is our newest little cuddle monster.

What a cute "little" one! I bet baby macaws are a ton of fun!LOL

OMG he is so beautiful!

Oh so much fun he is at the grunting stage right now its grunt grunt here, and a grunt grunt there, here a grunt.... This one is a cuddler and a hopper. When feeling like love will hop hop hop to me then plops down as close as he can get and lays his head either on my arm or under my chin and drapes his wing over. And before any of you say it (I am not spoiling him lol) ok maybe a little. But I just cant resist the temptation he is just to loveable!!!!!!!!!

plops down as close as he can get and lays his head either on my arm or under my chin and drapes his wing over.

How cute is that!!! Beautiful bird!

so what does ol Charro think of this little mini me in the house?

I am not worried about the beak on this one its that death grip he has with those big old feet that are far worse.




Sambuka is in quarentine right now till his vet visit. We are getting his band removed as well seems like a tight fit to me and we will then be getting him chipped. Then Charro will be able to meet him and he can be moved into the bird room. We will never allow them to play together as we have recently found out that Charro will and has attacked birds in the past. one was left minus 1 foot so no playtime with them 1 on 1 they will have to admire each other from seperate cages depending on whoever is out at the time. We are just not willing to test that one if something was to happen Charro can be a bit unruly and gets that wild streak. Everyone.... Birds need bounderies I see firsthand everyday the outcome of what happens when you allow a wild caught macaw to have no bounderies no rules for 22 1/2 years He is learning slowly and does test those limits often and we do have a bit of setbacks where he lets the devil show through. But all in all he is a great bird I love him to death he is my big boy and he is such a mommas boy. I am the only person that can handle him out of the cage. Dwayne tries but Charro will remove chunks from him and has. And will iniciate a full force attack wings spready running and biting at bare ankles toes anything beyond reach that is not attached to me. But in the cage he will climb down below and give kisses let him rub his head and chest lots of foot rubs.

What a beautiful addition to your flock. B&G's have always had a special place in my heart.

Your bird is gorgeous, beautiful~!! I love him or her and congrats~!!!

Congratulations. Blue and golds are so much fun. I'll bet this baby is a female.

Have fun with it no matter what.

Love the name Sambuka His/Her eyes are just enchanting!

Congratulations, s/he's beautiful!

He is so beautiful!! Wow thats really Awesome to have him I bet!

PS Its really Nice to see you back!

Beautiful baby you have there. Congrats!!!

What a beauty! It's good that you're not <ahem> spoiling him! When Scooter was a baby my doctor was concerned about the "tracks" on my right arm and like to died laughing when I explained to her that it was from our new baby macaw.

I love Blue and Golds. Every one I have ever met has just been so sweet and wonderful. One day when I'm in a house and not renting a condo I would love to share my home with one. They are just so beautiful!

Oh My, What a nice addition!!!!!

Thank you everyone sure love this baby Just got a phone call and we may be getting another b&g 7 yr unsure if its male or female. The rescue where we got Charro got this one in and wants us to add him to the flock he says this bird will be perfect for us and hopes we will consider taking him spoke with dwayne looks like macaw #3 is in the works now as well.

hmmmm is it safe to say here that when it rains...it pours?...

Awwwww....what a cutie pie!!! Congratulations!!

What a beautiful baby... love the name also, same name as my black Lab.

Congratulations he is adorable....

http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=SQAmxE6tvHM&feature=email
Hello!! I came across this video of baby hyacinths on YouTube!!! Thought of you when I saw this! Beautiful birds!
If they only knew how magnificent they're going to be!!!

That is a beautiful baby!! I love the snuggle story and the pictures!!

I am sooooooooooo jealous!!
I have the room for a macaw! the time for a macaw! but i dont have the pennies grrrr!!
he's beautiful!! even if i do think he looks like a she hehe

Thank you everyone. First off I would like to say we sent a feather in for testing on Tuesday and last night we got a call from Mr Harmon who did the test and we have a baby GIRL!!!

We are also heading out later in the morning to go for that long long drive to get the newest addition so hopefully we only bring one home and Dwayne doesnt fall too in love with the Amazons yeah Dwayne thats it it will be his fault if anything else should follow us home I will keep repeating that so that way its all true lol. Anywhoo just wanted to let you all know ITS A GIRL!!! The rescue is excited about the new baby and sees great things with introducing this one to her and says they can only benefit from each other and in turn Charro may become more open to being loved more. Lets hope we have made great progress with him already.

Congrats on finding out your new baby is a girl! And congrats on your upcoming rescue... looking forward to pictures of her/him as well!