Sebastian
Male Blue & Gold Macaw
Hatched September 2007
Sebastian is our 2nd bird. We decided that Romeo needed a friend so our search for a 2nd bird started. This time we thought we would go with a bigger bird and started looking at macaws. After doing research and from personal experience I decided on the blue & gold. Again I needed something that could be accepting of all people, ok with strangers and very social. I found a wonderful breeder that took his time to answer lots of questions. Although I have experience working with large birds, its a new ballgame when you are going to live with one for the rest of your life.
To make sure he stays friendly and accepting we take him out and about every chance we get. Sometimes he comes with us to the kid's friends house, school, Tractor Supply and anytime we go visit family. Anyone can hold him and pet him because he is so well socialized. He also travels to dog shows with us if we are going to be gone more then a short weekend.
Sebastian technically belongs to Justin. However, there is no doubt his favorite people are me and my husband. Barron rarely has much to do with all the animals until Sebastian came along. There isn't a day that he doesn't come home from work and walk straight to the bedroom to say hi to Sebastian. Sebastian will jump off his cage and fly on the bed to get to Barron, something he doesn't do for anyone else.. even me. Sebastian is just one of the family now. I can see him growing old with Justin in the future. |
