Mikey The Macaw (Our First Month) 

This is just lovely. Parrots are such special companions.

Just in case you didn't know or for anyone else starting out with birds. It's generally best to avoid stroking along the back and under the wings as they think it's an advance for mating. It will bring you really close for a while but the bird may become aggressive towards anyone who isn't the "mate" and will eventually become frustrated when you can't "deliver". It's generally best to stick to neck and head scritches so you don't end up with an anti-social or sexually frustrated bird. Just a tip! You've made tonnes of progress for a month!

My names Coyote Peterson, and I am entering the nibble zone.

"where he meets a Christmas sheep" 😂 this video is so cute

All this like and trust after only 1 month!? I thought it would take half a year for an adult animal to accept and like a new owner.

The part where Mikey works on his nose made me LOL!

The voiceover killed me 😂

The cleaning of the teeth I cringed but smiled at the same time 😂😂😂😅

this video is so pure :'D

*Best Macaw vid on the internet!*

In a world full of darkness, there's this parrot. Love it.

I love this video and I love Mikey... and LOVE his name! Hahaha! Keep up with the great videos!

He is so cute and you two seem like very best buddies!

Cute commentary.. Lol

I'm a new bird owner and this just made me laugh and burst into tears! That's what I call true LOVE!

Macaw parrots are amazing. They are loud and possessive. Once adopted, they will be your loyal friend for a very long time... about 50 years. I love this video!!!

He opens beer??? I need to buy one now

I love when Mikey gets the purple one and then he flaps his wings like "YAYYYYY! 😄 "

I was a little nerves when the bird was cleaning his bows but when the cleaning of the teeth, I gagged !😂 He's such a sweet bird ❤️❤️❤️

It's good to see Mikey is in good hands. I have a maroon bellied conure for 4 years and I make sure she's out of the cage a lot and she loves being outside with me. I understand the bond and love you have for Mikey. I love your channel. Thanks for sharing and I wish many many years of fun and love with Mikey.

I love this relationship you have with your Blue and gold Macaw i getting one very soon . she will be weaned off soon in 6 weeks can't wait to get her I hope to have a close relationship with my Macaw like this

damn this is one cute nose-loving bird!

Oh my, this is the cutest most beautiful bird video on youtube!!!!! Thank you for sharing, this made me so happy seeing mikey with you guys.

This is AWESOME! I’m an avid watcher of this channel but hadn’t seen this earlier video. It’s hilarious!

This is amazing. Birds are truly brilliant beings.

I scrolled back to your first video and I absolutely love this level of wholesomeness

OMG, I am dying here from laughter! The David Attenborough-esque commentary is brilliant!

This is so dope I love all kinds of birds I could just sit on my balcony all day studying the bird

wow, very cuddly bird..congrats bro.

Sweet video, He's one beautiful bird 🌹

You and your macaw are like best friends......anyway your macaw is so cute 🤩

So lovely to see the loving relationship between Mikey and its owners.... Mikey is so loving and not to mention that he is beautiful !

Swaps for quaker parrot. Comes pre loaded with swears.

The owners treat him so good. They let him fly.

big birds are JUST amazing ... i have a large cockatoo, very aggressive and wild, but lately is very lovely and friendly (only with me unfortunately) ... They are demanding, loud, dramaqueen, but very rewarding ...! a BIG challenge. Once they love you , they are just amazing and attached to you. Very smart and intuitive.

Mikey and his family are so lucky to have each other!

oh my god i love this video if you disliked you should be a shame of yourself

what a lovelyyy character, great to watch x

This is by far the most pure and amazing video I've ever seen. I love Mikey 💙

Wonderful watching you with Mikey. You are a Wonderful dad! He is obviously very loved.

This video deserves a million likes

its kinda weird when mikey sticks his tounge in your nose

So touched! Was emotional ATM, So it just wetted my eyes!

JUST LOVED THIS VIDEO !! Thanks Mikey you and your family truly LOVE each other !! Thanks for sharing your Mikey ♥♡♥

30 years with my Umbrella Cockatoo. You are off to a great start! Pals for life.

I hope you guys know he didn't actually drink the alcohol. It was just a simple joke.

Love, Love, Love your video. I enjoyed it so much. Thank you for sharing your life with Mikey on UTube.

The nibbling of the ear is so cute. I love it

I love this video. I have its wallpaper. My wallpaper stayed for 5 years I like this bird that's why.

Awww such a loving owner! Let me toss you a suggestion though. Please please PLEEEASE don't touch a bird on its body or under its wings. In the bird world, that is foreplay. It screws with their brains and can cause territorial behavior which in macaws can mean finger loss. Source: am a bird vet assistant

I love how you care for Mikey! You treat him like your own child :)

Mikey goes all up in the nose with the grooming lol 😂so adorable 🖤😂

Nice David Attenborough impression :D

I got nervous when mickey bite dads eye

Amazing how he can open a can. He just loves mummy and daddy so much 💙 and I love following your journey as macaw parents. Yous are the best 💜🐦

Damn, this video has been on youtube for a year now and only now I am watching it. I must say I was very entertained!

OMG THIS VIDEO!

On the first month?! I have the Same Macaw and she doesn't even perch on my shoulder nor arm yet.

Awww.... Such a lovely video! I jst can't stop watching it!

great video, i've always wanted a macaw because they're soooo dang beautiful.

Hey, I'm back with a couple more suggestions for your wonderful bird's safety! These things may have been said before so I apologize if I say something that's already been said. When I worked for the bird vet, you would not believe how many lost bird posters we had because someone was outside with their bird without a harness on the bird. Even the most calm and docile bird can get spooked and fly off. Mikey looks like a parrot that would have no trouble learning how to wear a harness, and it would give you and others peace of mind to know that he is tethered to you. Plus I bet he'd look adorable in one. (Haha scratch that, I checked your other videos and I see you've got a harnesss for him already, and ge decided to escape! I'm glad everything went well to get him down! I'm now subscribed, looking forward to new videos!) Second, soda and chocolate items are a big no no for birds. I have no idea if the drink in the video is one of those, but it's best to give him fruit juice or perhaps a few sips of sweetened or unsweetened decaffeinated tea. Vanilla ice creams and yogurts and such are fine in small amounts, along with salty things like chips or crackers. Birds need a lot of fruits and vegetables to stay happy and healthy, they should make up around 30% of his diet. And as for the hairdryer, I would call the manufacturer and verify that it does not have any teflon in it, to be sure that you're not accidentally blowing toxins on lil Mikey. Your bond with Mikey is so heartwarming, and I visit your video often so I can smile and laugh. I want you and Mikey to have a long and wonderful life together, so that's why I offer these suggestions. Please let me know if you have any questions and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Okay 1) I actually thought that first meal on the plate was avocado's and I almost screamed and 2) I can never let my macaw play with my ear, that is so uncomfortable for me!

WOW amazing macaw and perfect relationship 😍

Good for Mikey. May he live long and experience much happiness.

My African grey absolutely loves cheese, noodles anything that I eat tbh 😂

I can't believe this is just after a month! I just got a 2 year old conure a little more than a week ago and he's still a bit scared and won't come out of his cage when we open it. I put my hand by the entrance/bottom of the cage and talk to him but he still freaks out a bit, and I haven't had the chance to handle him yet. (I don't want to take him out by force!) Seems like I haven't made any progress with him. Do you have any tips or suggestions? I'm curious as to how you trained your macaw so well!

I love Macaws, and all birds too, but these parrots are so smart and amazing. Looking at African Greys in the near future.

2:57, “...A Christmas Sheep!” NOW I’ve seen EVERYTHING!!😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😅

Can u give me Mikey I’ll give you whatever u want

You shouldn't be touching the bird anywhere but his head/neck area and his legs and feet. Anywhere else is a strict no-no. You're sending mixed signals with the bird telling it you want to mate when you do that. It will encourage aggressive behavior later when the bird wants to mate and you can't reciprocate.

So adorable!!! Can’t wait to do that with Logan my chestnut fronted mini macaw 🦜💚

That is one ADORABLE parrot 😁

60 people have no heart

Awesome video. But don't use the hair dryer to dry him. They can contain ptfe.

This is my new favorite video on RU-vid. I can't believe you did all that in one month. I have a green macaw and I cannot approach him like that haha He does enjoy the neck strokes though

Awe Mikey has loving owners. Good for you guys.

Awesomeness!!!! Shower and blow drying! WOW!

Brilliantly produced. Thanks for this, made me laugh. I'd love one but would want to make sure that I could commit to such a needy (in a good way) social and intelligent pet.

He's beautiful! A happy little family. I wish you a good time together.

Just love, love, love your guys videos!💜

More people should know about this channel. It's too good.

This is the best narrator i've ever heard

Amazing. That was hilarious. That was adorable. The best parrot and owner video. I have an amazon. She nibbles.

um this is stupid cute. I love seeing younger people getting into birds (I say that like i'm not 26 lol). so good for birds like this to have caring smart owners with money and time. also happy you two let him fly.

Awwww Love him already!

Well done! Nicely crafted little film. Love the narration!

you just made my day 10x better ^^

i absolutely love this video

The narration kills me XD I absolutely love this video :3

You're so enthusiastic about your bird and the video, I can't help but like it ❤️😂

Best and most enjoyable bird video I've ever seen!!! Love it!!!

Wooow i Looove this video. I havent seen it before 😍✌🏽

I enjoy this same life with my African Grey, she comes with me everywhere (except work) and has a shower with me every day including doggy walks . I have a perch for her on my bike and luckily, the supermarket lets her accompany me on the shopping trolley. Until people has a bird, they'll never know how deep the love is.. our lady grey lives with 2 dogs and cats so it's a full life for us all :-)

💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 thanks for a video!!!

love this

This is absolutely adorable

I myself own a Hyacinth Macaw and a Scarlet Macaw, and I don't regret it one bit! They are such beautiful, smart, loyal and loving parrots.

Me parece increíble vuestra amistad, estáis adorables💚 . Lo he disfrutado y me alegra que tenga a Mia, más feliz imposible👌

also this is so funny and cute this made my day

i absolutely adored watching this