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Severe Macaws:
Severe Macaws, the biggest of the mini-Macaws (about 19
inches) possess all the abilities of their bigger
cousins. They are full of playfulness, interaction,
gymnastics and will soak up your attention with cuddling
and attentiveness. Train them well, much as you would a
two year old child. Enjoy them laying in your lap, going
about your daily tasks or watching TV with them on your
shoulder, but also teach them to play independently on a
play gym or the top of their cage, and they will fill
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Provide a variety of toys and rotate them often, peaking
their interest and inquisitiveness. Their talking
ability is adequate, teach them early and teach them
often. The more words they can say, the less occasion
they will have to use their own voice in order to get
your attention.
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good parrot mix or parrot pellets is basic, but don’t
forget the fruits and vegetables. Our Severe Macaws love
almonds, so try some nuts as well. The earlier you begin
to introduce new foods to them, the more versatile they
will be in their exploration of foods. Don’t stop at
apples, oranges, peas, corn, carrots, they will love
sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, zucchini, grapes, the
list is endless.
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Blue and Gold Macaws:
One of the larger Macaws, (34 to 36 inches) the Blue and
Gold Macaw is not only exquisitely brilliant in its
coloration, it also is considered to have one of the
best personalities and the most social behavior of the
larger Macaws. Like most of our Macaw species, they are
playful, comical, intelligent, loving and mischievous.
They can love snuggling and “hanging out” with their
owners. What we especially like about the Blue and Golds
is their personality makes them a great companion bird
for a single person, but if well socialized, they can be
friendly with the whole family and outsiders as well.
They love to show off and interact with more than just
their owners. Train them well, set boundaries and
expectations, again, much as you would a two year old
child. Independent play on its cage or play stand is a
must, as always, you don’t want this huge Macaw running
around the house getting into mischief or trouble that
could be harmful to it or others.
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Their talking ability is that of most Macaws, but can be
encouraged to have a good vocabulary. As with the
Severes, teach them well and teach them often. No one
needs a big Macaw using its outside voice inside.
Lots of exercise for your Blue and Gold, a very large
cage (for instance 46 inches by 29 inches by 6 feet
high) and a heavy duty play stand. Provide lots of toys
of course, rotated often, and entertaining activities to
challenge this highly intelligent bird.
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Feed a
large variety of vegetables, fruits, beans, grains and a seed
(or pellet) mix for large parrots. And nuts, offer a few nuts
daily… walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, macadamia, etc. As with
our other Macaws, the earlier you begin to introduce new foods
to them, the more versatile they will be in their exploration of
foods and a variety of different foods will also provide a
source of entertainment.
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Hahns Macaws:
Just a smaller version of the Severe Macaw. The little
Hahns (just 12 inches) is the perfect choice if space is
somewhat limited. Hardly any bigger than a Cockatiel
but, again, all the attitude and characteristics of a
big Macaw. Feed them a good pellet mix or a small
hookbill mix, and all the rest that applies to the
Severes applies to the Hahns as well. |
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