i dreamed of owning a B&G macaw someday but had to give up that dream out of fear that my kids could very well be bitten. i just cant/wont trust a large bird to not bite them. i have to put my kiddos safety first, over my wants & dreams. im very sad though. i will however be getting cockatiels and am looking forward to that. ive had them before so i have oodles of experience with them.