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Pixie Mini Macaw These birds are easily trained and are rarely aggressive. They are best handled regularly and can imitate spoken words. Leia blue macaw and red macaw consume a diet consisting of pellets, fresh fruits and vegetables, and seeds. They also need a few wood perches to climb and chew. Macaws may develop a dominant streak, particularly when they first move into an unfamiliar environment. To avoid this, an avian behaviorist as well as a veterinarian should be advised. Training Macaws are highly intelligent birds and they thrive with regular handling, enrichment, focus, and space to exercise. They love playing, exploring their environment and manipulating objects. They also enjoy being “skritched” or cuddled when they are at ease with their companion. Macaws that aren't properly handled can become aggressive, territorial or destructive. People who are bored may be prone to using feathers as a way of self-mutilation. To avoid boredom, offer plenty of textured toys and multiple perches. To avoid feather damage caused by boredom, choose toys that mimic preening. Contact a certified avian behaviorist and/or vet should these behavior occur. Young macaws that are raised by hand are able to adapt to new surroundings and training. They should be exposed to a variety of people, cars trips visit to the hospital, household visitors and other pets (including cats and dogs) and other birds as early as possible. These birds are easily imprinted and need constant care from a young age to prevent them from developing bonds with one person. Parrots can scream and bite for attention when they are in this situation. Discipline, leadership, and patience are the key to changing these behaviors. The larger macaws, such as the Blue and Gold, Scarlet, Military and Hyacinth are more susceptible to problems with their behavior as they grow older. Hormonal imbalances can lead to aggression and depression. These problems can become serious health problems and create a difficult situation for both the owner of the parrot and the parrot. Mini macaws are a little easier to train than larger macaws and generally are able to learn tricks, words and basic obedience commands. They will however not connect as easily with their owners and not often snuggle or cuddle with them. Spend several hours a day with your pet outside of its cage, and use a reassuring voice to help them get used to it. Once you have built an acquaintance and you are able to teach your bird to jump on your finger to learn how to interact in a safe environment. Care Macaws are intelligent, social birds that need interaction with their humans. If they are not given enough playtime daily with their humans they may become depressed and bored. A macaw suffering from depression might self-mutilate, removing its own feathers. This could be dangerous. To avoid these issues, early socialization and training is essential. Macaws must be treated regularly to strengthen the connection between them and their owners as well as improve their general health, as well as allow for an easy examination of the body for any injuries or other abnormalities. Destruction is another issue that can be a problem for macaws, so owners should provide plenty of heavy-duty toys to distract their birds from wooden furniture and other tempting objects in the home. The nails of a macaw should be cut on a regular on a regular basis. This helps in handling the bird, and also the nails are less likely to be caught on cages or toys. Keeping the nails short also helps to keep them clean and healthy. The cage size for a macaw is extremely important, as these large birds require lots of space to fly and exercise. A minimum cage size of 3 feet wide, 2.5 feet deep and 6 feet tall is recommended. These large birds must be able to spread their wings when flying and also have room for toys, climbing and perching. It is a great way to enrich the life of your macaw by providing him with toys that he can use for scavenging, including chewable wooden toys, rope toys, puzzles that he can disassemble, as well as mechanical toys. Offering an array of branches for your macaws to climb on and hide in is another way to enrich your pet's physical health. If your macaw is acting strangely, exhibiting open mouth breathing or gasping for air or is agitated and unresponsive, it could be trying to lay an egg. The eggs can exert pressure on nerves that control the legs, causing self-mutilation and paralysis. If you notice this behavior you should contact your veterinarian or animal emergency clinic. Feeding Macaws are omnivores. They consume fruits and vegetables in their diet. They also can eat pellets, nuts and commercial parrot food. They should be offered diverse food choices on a daily basis so that their diet is balanced. Smaller birds consume less food than their larger counterparts and therefore owners don't have to go to as many pet stores. This could save them money, which is always welcome! The Hahn's macaw is an excellent talker, with a loud and short lived call that they use to find other members of their group. They also make loud contact calls that can be a bit disturbing and they may call their owner when they feel anxious or scared. A good idea is to introduce your macaw to being touched all over from a young age, particularly in the head and beneath the wings. They love to be stroked and adore attention! Regular exams are essential to ensure your bird's health. This is the best time to check your bird for parasites, fecal tests and other health issues. If you are thinking of getting a macaw, you will need to have an enclosure that is at least 36” x 24” x 24.” This will give your macaw room to move around and stretch out into. To stay healthy and happy, they need to be able exercise their natural energy. The cage should be well-ventilated and have several different perches to provide the bird with choices. By providing the macaw with a way to release their energy will prevent them from getting bored and stressed out. They are very active in the wild and require to be able release their energy at home. Adolescent hormones are a big problem for these little birds. As they grow older, they will act like teenagers and be extremely demanding and irritable. This can be a challenge for new owners of parrots because they are still learning to live with their pet. The best approach is to be patient and encourage their positive behavior. Health Macaws are friendly birds that are fond of playing and bonding with their owners. They are smart and can have the ability to speak well. They can be a great companion for 45-50 years. They can be very nippy and difficult to handle if they are not socialized early enough at an age. This species will be happy and a great pet when you train it and give it lots of love and attention. Hahn's miniature macaws provide all the fun and joy of large macaws, but in a smaller size. They are very affectionate and love cuddling, but do not have the tendency to bite or nip as frequently as larger macaws. They are active little acrobats but can also be calm and peaceful. They are a good choice for people who want macaws but don't have the space needed for a larger bird. The chestnut-fronted Macaw, also known as severe macaw, is one of the largest breeds of mini macaws. It is green in color with red and blue on the wings. The head is chestnut brown patches with lines of black feathers above the eyes. The chestnut-fronted macaw may be aggressive in puberty, and this can be a issue in the cage. This bird is tolerant of regular handling and enjoys learning new things. Macaws do not tend to be territorial, but they can become aggressive if their surroundings become too busy or stressed. If this happens, it is recommended to place the bird in a more quiet area until they settle down. A veterinarian can provide your bird a thorough physical exam to determine the health of their ears, eyes, heart, lungs and coelom. A stool sample may also be taken to test for parasites. Birdsville sells a wormer dubbed Worm-Away, which is ideal for worming your macaw. Also, you should change the water in the cage every day and ensure that it has sufficient fresh air. Keep the cage out of direct sunlight as it can cause the parrot to become sick.