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03-11-2011, 06:51 PM | #1 |
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| Yorkie AND Macaw in Family???? Hi, Am seeking advise from anyone who might just happen to have both a Yorkie and a macaw in their family. I have a beautiful Catalina (Scarlet/Blue & Gold hybrid) macaw, male, who is 23 months old. I will be bringing home a beautiful Yorkie puppy, also male, in about 1 1/2 weeks. Any suggestions on how to introduce them and encourage the macaw to be as protective of the puppy as he is of me and my son, and how to avoid developing any jealousy? I also have an 8 month old lucida pacific parrottlet but he is fairly asocial in that he likes being in the same room as people and the macaw, as long as he remains in his cage. So, I don't think the parrottlet will be a factor. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks. |
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03-12-2011, 02:40 AM | #2 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker | Hard to say. Your Macaw isn't sexually mature yet, so there will be a major change in his behavior in about 3-4 more years. But I have had Macaw's, cats & dogs all at the same time, with no issues. I have just never had a Macaw and a yorkie at the same time. Usually one bite on the nose will stop cats & dogs from intruding in his territory...(his cage) But most of my Macaw's were from homes that couldn't tolerate the bonding/sexual aggression that they show after they mature, so a hand-raised Macaw like it sounds like you have, and a young pup might develop a nice relationship. My birds called the dogs...threw treats at them, mimicked their barks & growls, would get on the floor & steal their toys, heck they would get on the floor & steal my kids' happy meals too if they weren't paying attention. Many times one of my kids engrossed in a video game would reach for their burger to find it gone...lol. Just be aware that after sexual maturity, your macaw will pick one of you to be his "mate" It will usually be the one they prefer anyways up to that point. You will know for sure who it is when he tries to regurgitate his food for you. In the spring when hormones run high, ie your macaw chose you & your hubby sits on the couch beside you, you will probably be the one to sustain the first bite, as he/she is trying to get you to flee, so he can take on the intruder. They become very protective of their "mates" at these times & can be dangerous to everyone involved. On a good note, they have developed hormone shots (or I should say hormone-taming shots) that helps curb this behavior, & you might want to speak to your vet about it. The mating/high hormone period is only once a year, & they can revert to their lovable selves the rest of the time. I just wouldn't leave them unsupervised for both their safety any time of the year. I have been out of the bird-breeding hobby for almost 10 years, so there may be a lot of new meds I might not even be aware of these days. But watching your bird trick your dog into coming is hilarious, and almost all of mine called the dogs, or "here kitty, kitty. It's hard to say how they will get along. You will have to watch & observe. I can predict though that eventually your bird will find your dog highly entertaining & will try to interact with him. Your yorkie however might not think it's so funny, but a pup that is socialized early will be the key. Keep us posted. Hope this helps.
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03-12-2011, 04:44 AM | #3 |
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| I had a Yellow Nape Amazon and he DID NOT like Ally or my older pek getting ANY attention. He was a sweet little boy and turned to a biter. It broke my heart. It got to where I couldn't let him out of his cage because he would try to eat them! It was funny watching him chase my husband across the floor, but when it came to the dogs, it was scarey! |
03-12-2011, 05:02 AM | #4 | |
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I never liked Amazon's much...they have a unique way of seducing you in for a scratch on the head, making you think they are all lovey-dovey & wham! No warning, just a chunk of your flesh missing. Guess I should say I never met one I liked, there might be some nice ones out there. The things I mentioned in the previous post are 100 times worse in Amazons, and they are much sneakier about their bites. Most birds give clues that let you know you will get bitten if you get too close, Amazons don't give you much warning. The tail-flare/eye dialation that warns of a bite, is also the same activity that says, "Hey...I like you...c'mere!" Like I said there might be nice ones out there...I'd be willing to bet they aren't sexually mature yet...lol. I have found them to be on the top of the charts for extreme emotional behavior. Or perhaps, all that I met, knew I didn't like em much...who knows...lol.
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03-12-2011, 06:56 AM | #5 |
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| My sister has a Double Yellow Head Amazon and she has never bitten. She is the sweetest thing ever, but my sister does not have inside dogs. She has three small grandchildren living with her. The parrot does not see the attention she gives her grandchildren because she is in a room that the children are not allowed for safety reasons. Amazons thrive on the same type of attention that yorkies do. My baby had to find a new home where he could be free and not caged. It was sad, but better for him! He loves his new home where he can go all over the place and actually talk to other parrots. Good luck with your Macaw. I haven't had the opportunity to know their personality. |
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