Hyacinth Macaw 05/25/2000
"I want to thank you for the best Hyacinth Macaw I have ever seen. His gentle and loving nature, especially at two years of age, is a testament to the personalized attention that you shower on each of your birds. His socialization skills with both humans and other birds is amazing! Your patience with my many questions before, during and after the transaction has been outstanding and was the cornerstone of my decision to go with you. I look forward to many happy years with this magnificent creature and want to thank you for adding a new friend to my life!"
Chris Cooper
Hyacinth Macaw 04/25/2000
"I can't express enough thanks for the sweet Hyacinth baby we purchased from you. Maya has grown to be a wonderful, gentle companion and we love her dearly. She cuddles and wrestles and is more like a puppy with feathers. You've never failed to answer our questions or helped us when we needed assistance; you were, and still are, there when we need you. You certainly are one of the rare class of ethical parrot breeders who truly loves the babies you raise. We would not have any problem buying another bird from you in the future."
Diana Reed
Giant Harlequin Macaw 08/15/08
"Dear Bronsil,
I wanted to add to your already impressive list of references because I want everyone to know how much we appreciate you. We believe wholeheartedly that you are the reason our Harlequin is so special. We had 11 parrots before we bought your Harlequin, so we have a lot to compare it to. We have bought from pet stores, breeders, rehomed birds etc... The parrot we got from you last week at 6 months of age is beautiful, sweet, quiet, friendly, loving. She is already learning to step up, she is giving us kisses, she has the personality, appetite, everything that you said. I appreciate all of your advice prior to and after getting her. She is tremendously loved and appreciated and is such a valued addition to our home. Our 5 1/2 year old granddaughter who lives with us holds her already and she gives her kisses and is very comfortable being held by her. I hope anyone that has any questions will feel they can contact me any time.
Thank you again for such a gift.
Update September 29, 2009
I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how Zani our Giant Harlequin is doing. She turned a year in January, my how time flies. She probably says 35 or 40 words, she loves kids and new people, she will try and flirt and jog her head back and forth and say hi there whatcha doin hi chicki baby step up etc....I can hold her every which way, cradled like a baby, against my chest and rub her belly, etc...she is so gentle and so adorable....and as from the beginning eating is just the most fun for her and her belly still gets big and round. If you are interested I would love to send you photos or a few mini videos of her. I am thankful every single day for her, she has stolen my heart and soul. We have 4 macaws now, one moluccan cockatoo, an african grey and just got a baby double yellow headed amazon that I am still handfeeding. My husband and I have created a fun area outside for the macaws as well for the afternoons when we are outside on the patio. That is their favorite part of the day and I dread when winter comes and they can't do that for awhile.
I hope all is well with you and your family and again I just want to thank you for raising such a perfect sweetheart of a companion for us. We love her so very much.
Myla and Steve Zink"
Ruby Macaw -02/18/08
"Hi Gadel, I wanted to send an update on Gaberiel as he is sixteen months old now. Gaberiel has developed over the last year into my absolute best friend. First of all, as you know I was living at our summer place in Louisiana when you had him flown down to New Orleans for me. The transport went very smooth and he arrived safely, well fed, warm, and ready to get out of his travel cage. When we got home he came out immediately to me, with the smallest amount of hesitation.
I have interacted with many different breeders "hand/fed/raised" babies, well I'm really glad I did my research and purchased my Ruby Macaw from you. Gaberiel has been sweet and well socialized from day one. Gaberiel's demeanor is noticeably calmer, and more gentle than other birds I have interacted with. With a Ruby macaw I really feel I have the best of both worlds in a Green Wing macaw and a Scarlet Macaw all rolled into one. This breed really seems to be a very well kept secret in the Macaw world, and they are quite rare. Gaberiel is about the size of a green wing, and is very gentle like a green wing. He is also playful and physically more colorful like a Scarlet. I like a bird that is a little bit of a joker and he definitely has those qualities. No perch potato here. My only problem with owning one of your birds is that I want more of them now. You have to keep raising Macaws because I don't think I want a bird from another breeder. Thanks for raising my baby to be so kind and gentle. The work you put into him those first few months really set the tone for his personality for the next eighty years for me. I'm looking forward to my next macaw purchase from you."
James Brown
Scarlet Macaw -06/07/03
"I haven't written for a while so I wanted to check in real quick. Opie, my Scarlet I got from you in November, is still doing great. Everyone seems to think he's a love bug. Whenever Janet and I go on our rare trips the ladies at the bird club fight to see who gets to take him home for a visit. He'll be a year old in just a few weeks and he will get very special treats. He's a really wonderful pet and once again I thank you for him. He was obviously lovingly raised by you."
David de Jong
Scarlet Macaw 03/21/2000
"On November 21, 2000 I mailed a deposit to Gadel Bronsil for a baby Scarlet Macaw that as of yet had not been hatched but was soon due. Just a short 4 days later, I received an e-mail from Bronsilstating that she had received the deposit and the baby had hatched. He had also sent a picture of the baby. We continued corresponding with her sending e-mail pictures of the baby. It was wonderful seeing and comparing pictures with previous ones that we had received. Our baby flew into Huntsville International aboard an American Eagle flight on March 13, 2001. The transportation preparation was excellent and flawless. The baby was healthy and well. The loving care shown to this baby during her first four months was obvious.
I believe Gadel Bronsil to be an extremely dedicated person who loves all of his babies and the love that he has placed upon them during raising is a wonderful asset to the baby’s character. Gadel Bronsil is a Matriarch for all Parrots and is to be commended for his excellent work."
Bob & Roe Shelton
Green Wing Macaw - 3/17/2008
"I hope anyone interested in having a macaw as a family member finds this letter. Buying a parrot is a risky business and you could easily end up with a dominate or poorly socialized bird. With Bronsil, you will never have to worry about that.
Rico was far more intelligent and loving than I could have ever imagined. From day one, he crawled up on my belly, puffed up and started making baby noises. He is over two years old now and he and I are still best buddies. This bird is so smart! He never in the entire time I’ve had him messed on me. I couldn’t believe that the bird was potty trained! At work I find that I have to tone down the stories because people just don’t believe it until they see it. He is just a giant red teddy bear.
Friends I’ve made over the parrot forums on the internet are suffering from the terrible two’s. Some of them are dealing with behavior problems, some of them are even wishing they made different choices, but Rico is still the same sweet loving buddy I’ve always known.
I look back at Gadel site from time to time and I even started to look at some of the artwork she has produced and its clear to me that only an artist could do what he has done. The baby he raised for me is the result of years of experience with Macaws and the love that an artist puts into a painting. As far as I know, Gadel is unique in the bird world. I strongly recommend you trust him to raise your baby parrot."
Mark LaFentres
Green Wing Macaw - 2/08/2008
"Hello Gadel and Judy,
I just wanted to say what a joy Leilani has been to me and will as long as she is here on this earth. I got Leilani because for years I have wanted a macaw, my first choice was a Hyacinth, but at the time was not in the budget, and you had advised that Green Wings have same temperament as Hyacinths, so we got on your waiting list, and not even three weeks later, Leilani was born. Her name is Hawaiian and it means Heavenly Child, and that she is. She is one of my children. She was raised to perfection by you and I cannot ask for more. She is one of the loves of my life and will be forever. Thanks so much Judy and family!!"
Loren John
Green Wing Macaw (2007) & Giant Harlequin (2006) - 5/26/2007
"Dear Judy, Just wanted to update you on how the baby is doing. He is wonderful. He is so calm and is so affectionate. Harley had really bonded with me and so Kevin has taken a very active role in training Fawkes, who cries out when Kevin starts to go out of the room. They sit together for hours and Fawkes just lays his head near Kevin's ear and coos to him. Harley has been so fun. Both he and the baby are learning that they can't fly on top of the cages and need to stay on their play gyms.
We can't thank you enough for raising them the way you have. They are so much a part of our lives now that I can't imagine being without them. Kevin even is talking about taking a vacation but using a large RV so the birds can come with us!!!"
Robin & Kevin Bradley
Green Wing Macaw - 10/24/2006
"I know you've heard this a gazillion times before, but I have to tell you again. I have one of your male green wings, born July 4th, 2003. I can only now appreciate all the work, money, dedication and TRUE LOVE that you and only you have put into the care, breeding and raising of your babies. My guy is the love of my life. I bought him for all the wrong reasons and in the middle of a an undiagnosed depressive episode in my life. Actually, I have no clue why I bought him, but, now I wouldn't know what I would've done without him. He gave me a reason to get up in the morning, get a job and basically, get a life. He depended on me. I was all he had and I sure wasn't going to let anything happen to him. In all his beautiful glory and intelligence, he has taught me more than I ever expected. He has entertained me with his endless wit, sense of humor, trickster antics, and spontaneous words (at precisely the right moment) much more than I ever imagined. Jade practically saved my life. In all His infinite wisdom, God presented me with a lifelong gift. You were the one whose dedication and hard work produced a wonderfully loving, socialized and well behaved parrot that was able to bring this beautiful gift into my life."
Pamela Kelly
Green Wing Macaws - 08/21/05
Bronsil Dyson is a delightful baby. Bright-eyed and inquisitive, we have enjoyed him so much already. His personality is amazing. He is so easy going. With all the rescue birds that come through our doors, it is second nature to have people be extra cautious around the birds, but he is such a big lover, what a great change of pace! We will let you know how he is doing. Thank you so much for the time, effort and love you put in to bringing up our baby. He is forever going to be a wonderful and cherished member of our family.
Maggie"
