Chris FitzPatrick - 2003-11-08
I have a 2 year old Severe named Mac, he is very friendly and gets along very well with my other parrots. He really likes Tahitian Treat soda, he will fly off his perch and land on my wrist and drink it right out of the cup, it gets annoying when he sticks his feet into the cup to get the ice, he will not take ice out of my hand, it has to be in a cup. He will usually eat anything I do, as long as I take a bite first. He likes oatmeal and pasta, I found that parrots of all kinds like spicy foods, when I cook I usually add a little cayenne pepper. Mac will not eat chicken, none of my birds will. I have heard from several people that they like chicken, but not in my experience. Of all of my birds, I like Mac the most, he is the most personable, and has the most interesting quirks, he is just fun to be around.

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Diana - 2003-11-05
We have a a 8-1/2 mo. female severe named "Gabby" who we visited at the breeders since she was 10 weeks old. We fell in love with her personality. Severe macaws are playful and active, they can be hyper but- calm down quickly with only a whisper. Recently we adopted a 2 yr. old female Severe "Sassy" that was neglected and plucked most of her feathers.... she is adjusting very well in our home, and has stopped the plucking and seems happy.
This species of parrots are very easy to fall in love with, can occupy themselves with chewing, and are very good talkers. We love ours very much and enjoy spending time with them!

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Tamar Russ - 2003-10-18
I just bought a blue and gold. My first bird was last year, a Quaker named Rain. I love him so much and knew at that point of time I needed some thing bigger LOL!! So read and read about birds LOL!! The B&Gs was the one I picked. My Corey (B&G) is about 22 years old. His prior onwer had to return to a job out side the home. Corey had plucked quite a few of his feathers on his body and under his wings. I know he must like it here for they are returning. He is the most coolest pet I could every have. I also have dogs, and was known as the dog lady LOL!! Well, I will never replace any of my dogs, I love my birds. They are the most!!! They not only are there to love you and you give love but God gave them that outstanding color. Corey now tells us "I love" He was saying that his 3rd day here. That was not a words he said before. Awesome birds!!!
Tamar Russ 10-18-03

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Anthony Butler - 2003-08-24
I recently purchased a severe macaw (sex unknown) in spite of the fact that I had been looking for an african grey. The beauty, playful nature, and small size of this macaw overwhelmed me on sight. Once home, it has been mostly quiet, loves to be out (not necessarily on me - but out of the cage)and became extremely handle-able after two days in its new environment. By the third day, it was eating with my family and I at the dinner table! We now call it Cheetoh (the first food item it took from my hand) and it is as if it was always part of our family.

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Lacey Harris - 2003-08-15
Anyone that owns a Harlequin, Can you please E-mail me? My Name is Lacey. I have B&G now, But I was wanting to add another Macaw. Would love to know more info on them, like personality, and also Where a good reputable Breeder of Harliquins is?

Thanks
Lacey Harris
JLCobra7877@aol.com

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Rick - 2003-08-12
I have 3 severes..2 males and 1 hen..each one has a personality all of their own...they are great little birds...I would have perferred to get all of these as babies but am just as happy with what i have..guess its all in how u train them.thanks for reading my comments.

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Nancy Littlefield - 2003-08-05
I have a 12 month old harlequin. I was forced to bring him home before the weaning process was completed. I currently own an Af. Grey, and this baby was my late bday present. I thought he would never get over the weaning process. He continually postured & begged for food and cuddling for months & months, and showed little promise of any personality. Now, just shy of 1 y/o, he says hello, I love you, and hi beau. He gets so excited when I walk in the door and says very loudly HELLO, and always dances and acts silly. He loves to wrestle on the floor with my son, and play a heck of a BirdZilla with our building blocks. I would highly recommend a harlequin.

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Monica - 2003-08-05
I have a severe macaw, she/he ? is almost 2 (I call her a she just habit I guess) her name is Baby, she is alot of fun, she talks great and she knows the hand that feeds and takes care of her, my husband can not even get near her.she will follow me all around, they are the sweetest jr size macaw.

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Anonymous - 2003-08-03
My roommate has just recently purchased a scarlet macaw and it is the greatest pet in the world. He's actually sitting on my lap now taking a nap. The can get a little nipping and we are trying to break that habit now.

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Sabrina - 2003-07-26
I have had the pleasure of owning and living with "Marty" an 11 year old male Catalina for 10 years now. He is very intelligent and has a vocabulary of about 30 words in combination with phrases. These birds dont just mimic what they hear, they know what to say and when. They can be very, very loud, messy, demanding, lovable, funny, and just about any other adjective you can think of. A wonderful experience.

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