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My name is Taco!

Posted over 12 years ago

My basic info

Breed
Macaw
Color
Red/Blue
Age
Adult
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

"TACO"
The biggest Scarlet Macaw EVER!
fostered by Cora C

Taco is a very big girl, over 1000 gms. She is on the top of the scale as far as scarlet macaws go. Taco has been with the rescue for a couple of months now and her personality is really starting to come out. She had come in because she needed surgery which has since been done and she is recovering wonderfully.
In keeping with the Scarlet attitude, Taco will challenge you everyday but she loves her human. Hide your fear or she will become the boss. She likes to be on your shoulder and she will watch TV with you. She loves to eat, veggies, nuts, a cookie now and then, plus her normal diet of pellets and a small amount of seed. She will eat just about anything if you offer it to her a few times and she loves to play. Taco does not scream very much but, holy cow, she can be loud when she does! It's usually just one burst. She goes to bed every night at around 7 or 8 pm and requires about 12 hours sleep. Taco does have exhibit a habit of over-grooming when she is stressed. She does not pluck, but destroys some of her feathers ends. Of course they grow back and she still has a gorgeous color presentation.
Scarlets can be difficult to manage without a firm and compassionate hand. THIS BIRD WILL ONLY BE PLACED WITH AN EXPERIENCED HANDLER!
Taco says "Hello" and "Cracker"!

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