Max the Macaw: Nikki's Parrot Encounter

08/07/2019

About 19 million years ago, the world's largest parrot lived in New Zealand and used its massive beak to crack open food, according to a new study.

03/05/2019

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01/21/2019

Happy centennial Fred! (NOT the LSC TV Fred, he was played by 3 different birds in Ca.), another very long-lived Fred living at the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in Australia.

Fred the cockatoo — the infamous sulphur-crested cockatoo currently living at the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary — has just turned 100! Well, turned “at least 100” anyways, as …

05/13/2018

Max visiting with the tire guys while we get yet another tire changed. 🎡

05/11/2018

PARROT PETROGLYPHS
Northwest of Albuquerque at the Petroglyph National Monument is a famous Petroglyph of a Macaw with his foot up. The following rock drawing was made by Southwest Native Americans sometime between 400 to 700 years ago. While macaws are not native to the American Southwest, native peoples such as the Anasazi treasured macaws for their feathers. They traded throughout Mesoamerica for macaws and macaw feathers. Young birds were taken from the nest when they were close to two months old. Then they were transported north by trained keepers who were responsible for feeding them and keeping them alive. They were kept in baskets during the travel and often fed masticated food from their keeper’s mouth. The first trip was to a holding area where they were raised for close to a year. Then they were transported to the native peoples of what is now the Southwest United States in time for religious ceremonies associated with the Spring Equinox. The feathers were used in ceremonies and for ceremonial objects. One such artifact is a Macaw feather and squirrel pelt sash from 920 A.D. It was made by the Anasazi and traded north where it was discovered in southeastern Utah. Whether the live Macaws were kept just for their feather production, as pets, or used as ceremonial sacrifices is unclear from what I have read so far. However, it appears that the native peoples knew what we know and that is that a macaw that has early associations with people can remain very tame. I wondered what people traded for the Macaws and finally read that at least one item was large domestic turkeys. Obviously Turkey was a favorite long before Thanksgiving!

03/04/2018

Catering for our first corporate event! Menu included our Bayou Billy Louisiana Cookin' menu (Blackened Chicken, New Orleans Style Steak, Andouille Sausage over Jambalaya Rice served with sweet red peppers, grilled onions, melted cheddar, and our signature homemade hot sauce - if ya like!), Bayou Billy's 24 hour smoked Boston Butt, coleslaw, Momma Donna's potato salad, Nikki's homemade Peach Cobbler, and of course celebration cake! Drinks included sweet tea, lemonade, and various soft drinks.
Max, our 25 year old macaw, was available for interactions with guests and photo opportunities!
Interested in catering or having Max at your next event? Feel free to message us or inquire on our website: www.nikkisconcessions.com!

02/27/2018

Is your beloved parrot a plucker? Here are some steps to take to help you find out the cause - going to your Avian vet should be your first stop!
What to ask for at your parrot's checkup:
Physical examination
F***l Float for Parasites
F***l and Cloacal Gram Stains
Chlamydiosis (Psittacosis) … this disease can be transmitted to humans
Polyoma Virus Testing
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease Testing (PTFD)
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
X-Ray (for evidence of heavy metal and to see organs for issues that aren't showing in the blood panel

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