We are in the process of adopting a 12 year old blue/gold macaw from a friend of ours. We've dealt with this macaw through the years, and his current owner has 2 small children that is causing conflict with the bird and them. How stressfull is it going to be for this macaw to adapt to a new life after being with his current owner for 8 years? He's a really good bird, but we're just scared of changing his life after this long. help!!!! We have 2 older boys who love birds (we babysit macaws as a hobby), and a 7 year old labrador.