Ozzie
Breed: Blue & Gold Macaw
Surrendered to the Rescue: 11/10/2023
Reason for Surrender: Unable to provide necessary care
Age: 19 Years Old
Gender: Unconfirmed, called a "she" by the owners
Notes: Ozzie was abandoned by the owner that originally purchased her. She was left in the care of someone that has indicated they were unprepared and unable to provide the care needed.
Per the owner:
"She belonged to my ex who abandoned her when he left. She was acquired to be his bird exclusively because she had a history of despising women, which she does. I am not and have never been a bird person, though I have done my best to research so as to provide the best possible care for her. She cannot be handled by me or my daughters (grown) at all. With my ex she was pretty happy, sometimes nippy if he wasn't focused on her. With me, she is absolutely out for blood, and I have scars to prove it from trying to get to know her in the past. She is not shy, but also not snuggly, even with the right person. She mostly likes to hang out on her perch, but has to be constantly stimulated."
Ozzie appears to be a bit nervous and nippy. She is able to be moved from one spot to another through the use of a stick. She is starting to show a bit more personality, which is encouraging! I am able to give her beak a kiss through the cage and she gives a kissy noise when doing so. She blushes when talked to, but also is quick to lunge at you if she feels you get too close. She is willing to take treats from your hand and is gentle when doing so. She loves to hang off of the side of her cage and dangle her feet. She also loves to reach her feet through the cage and pinch you, so be careful if you are bent over cleaning in front of her. You might get a butt pinch! :)
**Update 4/10/2024: Ozzie is starting to come around to more interaction. We have been able to pet her without any aggressive moves from her, which is a huge step! She still will require some time and patience in building that trust, but it is awesome to see that she is learning and building those connections here. She is still fairly cage aggressive (common with most birds), but outside of the cage she is much more calm and able to be interacted with more.
From our observations, Ozzie is going to need a home that has a lot of patience and time to make her feel comfortable. It is going to take some time for her to build trust with a human. She is not likely going to be a very cuddly bird, but will enjoy being a part of a family where she can be a part of the daily routine. She loves to be talked to and enjoys treats, so it is highly encouraged to put her in a high traffic area of the home for the proper attention level. She can get pretty loud on occasion if she gets over excited, though this is a common trait for macaws. Potential adopters need to be aware and prepared for the volume of a macaw scream.
Adoption Fee: $500
Breed: Blue & Gold Macaw
Surrendered to the Rescue: 11/10/2023
Reason for Surrender: Unable to provide necessary care
Age: 19 Years Old
Gender: Unconfirmed, called a "she" by the owners
Notes: Ozzie was abandoned by the owner that originally purchased her. She was left in the care of someone that has indicated they were unprepared and unable to provide the care needed.
Per the owner:
"She belonged to my ex who abandoned her when he left. She was acquired to be his bird exclusively because she had a history of despising women, which she does. I am not and have never been a bird person, though I have done my best to research so as to provide the best possible care for her. She cannot be handled by me or my daughters (grown) at all. With my ex she was pretty happy, sometimes nippy if he wasn't focused on her. With me, she is absolutely out for blood, and I have scars to prove it from trying to get to know her in the past. She is not shy, but also not snuggly, even with the right person. She mostly likes to hang out on her perch, but has to be constantly stimulated."
Ozzie appears to be a bit nervous and nippy. She is able to be moved from one spot to another through the use of a stick. She is starting to show a bit more personality, which is encouraging! I am able to give her beak a kiss through the cage and she gives a kissy noise when doing so. She blushes when talked to, but also is quick to lunge at you if she feels you get too close. She is willing to take treats from your hand and is gentle when doing so. She loves to hang off of the side of her cage and dangle her feet. She also loves to reach her feet through the cage and pinch you, so be careful if you are bent over cleaning in front of her. You might get a butt pinch! :)
**Update 4/10/2024: Ozzie is starting to come around to more interaction. We have been able to pet her without any aggressive moves from her, which is a huge step! She still will require some time and patience in building that trust, but it is awesome to see that she is learning and building those connections here. She is still fairly cage aggressive (common with most birds), but outside of the cage she is much more calm and able to be interacted with more.
From our observations, Ozzie is going to need a home that has a lot of patience and time to make her feel comfortable. It is going to take some time for her to build trust with a human. She is not likely going to be a very cuddly bird, but will enjoy being a part of a family where she can be a part of the daily routine. She loves to be talked to and enjoys treats, so it is highly encouraged to put her in a high traffic area of the home for the proper attention level. She can get pretty loud on occasion if she gets over excited, though this is a common trait for macaws. Potential adopters need to be aware and prepared for the volume of a macaw scream.
Adoption Fee: $500