How to Care for a Hyacinth Macaw
One of the most beautiful parrots to own is the Hyacinth Macaw. Some call it the "Rolls Royce" of parrots. Elegant and beautiful, the Hyacinth Macaw makes a great pet. It is a gentle, quiet bird with a good temperament. The time you put in to care for a Hyacinth Macaw pays off in that you can get a wonderful companion for the whole family for years to come.
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Things You'll Need
- 3-by-4 foot strong mesh cage
- Perches with hard, rough wood
- Concrete perch
- Toys (colored wood, metal cups and spoons)
Instructions
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Keep your Hyacinth Macaw in at least a 3-by-4-foot cage. These birds need room to extend their wings. Give the macaw time outside its cage every day for exercise.
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Feed the macaw a diet higher in fat than is necessary other parrots. Macadamia nuts are best. A mix of almonds, walnuts and pecans is also suggested. Also, fruits with their pits removed and vegetables should be fed to the macaw daily.
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Give the macaw a small serving of shelled nuts daily. Besides the dietary benefits, breaking open the shells will condition the beak.
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Use perches made of hard, rough wood. Also, place a concrete perch inside the cage to help keep the macaw's nails filed.
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Clean the cage often and wipe down with a disinfectant. Change water bowls daily. Remove any human food such as vegetables from the cage if the macaw doesn't eat it within four hours.
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Interact with the macaw on a regular basis. As they often stay in pairs in the wild, Hyacinth Macaws are social and seek contact with their owners.
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Tips & Warnings
Vitamin supplements are not necessary if you feed your macaw a balanced diet. If supplements are necessary, consult a veterinarian. Improper use of vitamins can lead to organ failure.
Place plenty of toys in the cage as Hyacinth Macaws love to play and chew. Colored wood is a good choice and lasts a few days. Metal cups and spoons are also suggested.
Keep your Hyacinth Macaw out of drafts.
Fruit pits and apple seeds can be toxic to Hyacinth Macaws.
Use a cage with strong, reinforced mesh. Hyacinth Macaws have very strong beaks and have been known to chew through softer mesh.
Don't use rope as a toy in a Hyacinth Macaw's cage.
Get your Hyacinth Macaw to a veterinarian at the first signs of lethargy, weight loss, watery eyes or nose or if it's making rasping noises.
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Comments
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How do you move a hyacinth macaw that has been a breeding bird from the breeding cage to a transport cage that is going to a new home? this macaw is completely wild. I am afraid of it and scared that it will take my hand off in the process of moving it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
