Gallagher

Hi there! My name is Gallagher, and I am a Blue and Gold Macaw. I am approximately 48 years old, but I consider myself young at heart. I was surrendered to Florida Parrot Rescue when my family had some unexpected life changes. <br/><br/>Since being in my foster home, my foster mom says that I am a really good boy but feels that it takes me a little longer to trust people. With new people I will spread my wings out to look big. You have to trust me, for me to trust you. If you act scared of me, I will chase you around the room. But if you stand up to me in a confident, friendly way and maybe offer a walnut, I will step up and after a while you can give me head scratches. Since she has had me, I have worked with her nephew, and men can be ok too, I found! I just need some time to get comfortable with a person before I will let them give me head scratches or step up. The secret to my heart is walnuts or almonds in their shell. I like to get on the floor to find my foster mom, but I think it can be fun to chase something that runs, and I will laugh while doing it. My foster mom's nephew used to run, and it was fun to chase him! But then one day I got brave enough to not run and now I step up and even let him give me head scratches!<br/><br/>I am used to my cage and will let you know if I want to just stay in there while getting some head scratches. When asked if I would like to step up, I will lift my foot up to let my foster mom know I am ready to be picked up. I can still be stubborn like anyone and say no with a warning, but I have never bit anyone. It’s just important to pay attention to my signs/body language. I will go on a Java tree if I can see my person but if I can’t see you, I will make noise to find you and rather be with you or back in my cage. <br/><br/>I do love to hang out with foster mom on the Java tree but if I am on my cage, I will get off and get on floor to go find her! If I hear her in the other room, I will say, "Hi! Hi! Hi!" And when she leaves, I say, "Bye"! I also can say my name and crackers. I think everything mom eats is crackers so I will say it hoping for some. She seems to only eat peppers and nuts though! <br/><br/>I get scared of new people that move fast around me and will put my wings up to say I am big please don’t hurt me and act like I attack whatever is around to show how tough I am, but my foster mom knows that I am a big softy inside and I just need to be around more people to know they will not hurt me.<br/><br/>My foster mom says I am very gentle at play touch. It’s a great way to train to get me where you want me to go. She just shows me an almond and asks me to touch a chopstick where she wants me to go, and I will go anywhere for it! She tells me to be gentle and I know how to touch it without biting it! I really need someone who is willing to continue with training to help build my confidence and trust. I also need to be adopted by someone who has large bird experience. I used to pluck my belly, and my feathers may never grow back, but I think I am beautiful just the way I am. <br/><br/>I am a very good eater. I am on a healthy diet of pellets, fruits, and veggies. I do love mix veggies chopped. Broccoli, zucchini, berries, and red and orange peppers are my favorite! I will dunk my pellets in my water, so I will need to have my water changed often. I also love almonds or walnuts in the shell, and I earn these treats with target training.<br/><br/>If I sound like the perfect bird for you, fill out the application at the link below. I can't wait to meet you! <br/><br/>Gallagher would love a new toy or treat as he gets settled into his foster home. You can view his wish list here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1RH0LMRGT42MJ?ref_=wl_share<br/><br/>Foster Location: Panama City Beach, FL<br/><br/>Interested in adoption? Please go to our website to fill out an application, view adoption fees and to read our adoption protocols at http://floridaparrotrescue.com/adopt-foster-application/<br/><br/>An avian veterinarian has properly vetted all birds before they are placed up for adoption. Adoption fees include the bird’s cage IF the bird has a cage - most do, but please ask!<br/><br/>Please e-mail us at adoptions@floridaparrotrescue.com for any questions!

Hi there! My name is Gallagher, and I am a Blue and Gold Macaw. I am approximately 48 years old, but I consider myself young at heart. I was surrendered to Florida Parrot Rescue when my family had some unexpected life changes.

Since being in my foster home, my foster mom says that I am a really good boy but feels that it takes me a little longer to trust people. With new people I will spread my wings out to look big. You have to trust me, for me to trust you. If you act scared of me, I will chase you around the room. But if you stand up to me in a confident, friendly way and maybe offer a walnut, I will step up and after a while you can give me head scratches. Since she has had me, I have worked with her nephew, and men can be ok too, I found! I just need some time to get comfortable with a person before I will let them give me head scratches or step up. The secret to my heart is walnuts or almonds in their shell. I like to get on the floor to find my foster mom, but I think it can be fun to chase something that ru

Hi there! My name is Gallagher, and I am a Blue and Gold Macaw. I am approximately 48 years old, but I consider myself young at heart. I was surrendered to Florida Parrot Rescue when my family had some unexpected life changes.

Since being in my foster home, my foster mom says that I am a really good boy but feels that it takes me a little longer to trust people. With new people I will spread my wings out to look big. You have to trust me, for me to trust you. If you act scared of me, I will chase you around the room. But if you stand up to me in a confident, friendly way and maybe offer a walnut, I will step up and after a while you can give me head scratches. Since she has had me, I have worked with her nephew, and men can be ok too, I found! I just need some time to get comfortable with a person before I will let them give me head scratches or step up. The secret to my heart is walnuts or almonds in their shell. I like to get on the floor to find my foster mom, but I think it can be fun to chase something that runs, and I will laugh while doing it. My foster mom's nephew used to run, and it was fun to chase him! But then one day I got brave enough to not run and now I step up and even let him give me head scratches!

I am used to my cage and will let you know if I want to just stay in there while getting some head scratches. When asked if I would like to step up, I will lift my foot up to let my f