Maggie Sue – Blue and Gold Macaw for Adoption
Maggie Sue is a Blue and Gold Macaw for adoption at 77ExoticBirds.com. Hatch date 3/4/97, she is a 28-year-old DNA-verified female with a huge personality and an even bigger heart.
She is intelligent, curious, affectionate once bonded, and full of classic macaw energy.
About Maggie Sue
Maggie has experienced long-term feather plucking. Most of her body feathers do not grow back, though her flight feathers remain intact. She barbers her tail and back feathers and may occasionally pull blood feathers. Despite this, she is otherwise healthy, active, and energetic.
Feather condition does not define her — her personality absolutely shines.
- Species: Blue and Gold Macaw
- Age: 28 (Hatch date 3/4/97)
- Sex: DNA Verified Female
- Adoption Fee: $1,000
- Cage Aggressive: No
- Other Bird Aggression: Not tested (for safety)
- Preference: No stated gender preference
Affordable used cages are available starting at $100 (ranging from $250 up to $1,000 depending on size).
📸 More pictures of Maggie Sue are available upon request.
Personality & Intelligence
Maggie is incredibly smart and loves mental challenges.
She enjoys:
- Foraging games
- Puzzle-solving for treats
- Figuring out creative ways to reach favorite foods
- Climbing and short flights
- Exploring her environment
Her favorite treats are nuts and bananas, and she will happily work to earn them.
She has high energy and thrives with daily enrichment and interaction.
Affection & Bonding
Once Maggie trusts you, she is affectionate and playful.
She:
- Gives kisses
- Loves snuggling (even upside down!)
- Allows trusted people to preen her pin feathers
- Enjoys being part of household activity
She has previously been comfortable around dogs, though careful introductions and supervision are always required.
Maggie wants to be involved. She does best in a home where she can be the center of attention and actively participate in daily life.
Ideal Home for Maggie Sue
Maggie will thrive with:
- An experienced macaw owner
- A confident, patient adopter
- Someone comfortable managing a large parrot’s energy
- Daily enrichment and interaction
- Structured routine and boundaries
She can be feisty with fast movements or rough handling and may protest showers or medical care. Calm leadership and respect for her body language are essential.
She deserves a home where her intelligence, humor, and vibrant personality are celebrated.
Special Considerations
Maggie’s feather condition is long-standing. Her adopter should:
- Understand feather plucking behavior
- Focus on enrichment and stress reduction
- Maintain routine and stimulation
There are no additional medical concerns at this time.
Important Things to Know About Parrots
1️⃣ Parrots Usually Choose One Person
Most birds bond deeply with one individual and may only tolerate others.
2️⃣ Birds & Children
Birds are generally not ideal for homes with young children, dogs, or other birds. They are flock animals and need to live in a communal area to avoid behavioral issues.
3️⃣ Birds Bite
If you’re being bitten, trust has not yet been established. Respect boundaries and adjust your approach.
4️⃣ Parrots Are Not Dominance-Based
If a bird refuses to step down or leave a location, it is about safety and comfort — not dominance.
Why Adopt a Blue and Gold Macaw from 77ExoticBirds.com?
When you adopt from 77ExoticBirds.com, you are:
- Giving a rescue macaw a second chance
- Supporting responsible and ethical rehoming
- Committing to informed, long-term care
- Welcoming an intelligent lifelong companion
Blue and Gold Macaws are powerful, emotional, and deeply bonded parrots. Maggie Sue is ready for the right forever home.
Ready to Meet Maggie Sue?
Maggie is playful, clever, affectionate once bonded, and full of life.
📸 Additional photos available upon request for serious adopters.