My name is Dee I am a bird lover. I do not have any parrots at the moment but will be getting one in the future. I was thinking of getting a African Gray. Anyway I am a single mom of one little girl named Emily. My husband passed away from a massive heart attack on Oct 17 2009. I used to have Cockatiels lovebirds and budgies as pets. I used to breed them but I am no longer doing that. I do have a canary named tweedy but hes not a parrot. So I know some knowledge on breeding and keeping small parrots. Anyway I need some help with a school project.

I started going back to school for upgrading. I am going to become a avian veterinarian. Any way I am doing a school project on Macaws. I do not know much about this bird so thats why I picked it. I like learning new things and Macaws are just breath taking.

I am looking on line for things about them but I thought who would know better then you guys.

I am currently doing a chapter on Macaws as pets. It would be great if there are some macaw owners on here.

here we go what I need to know. links would be great also.

Care as a pet
feeding what do they eat in captivity? I know fruit and veggies are a part of there diet. What are there favorites? most birds will eat boiled eggs I cant see anything that says macaws can. Is there foods that you should not give to your macaw. I know chocolate is a no no.

caging why is a steal cage recommended? and I know they need a large cage what size would you recommend. would it be better to keep a macaw in a aviary or in a large cage in the house? If in the house is the cage only used as a bed or do you take them out for hours a day?

What kind of sicknesses are common to a macaw? I know to look for dirty vent puffed up feathers but are there other things to look for?

What kinds of toys are safe and not safe for a macaw? I know they like to chew wood. But what else do they like to play with?

What kind of personality do macaws have in the home. Do they have a attitude are they picky about sertin people. I know each bird is different but this is just for macaws in general. Do they like to cuddle with there owner? Or are they just happy to sit with there owners?

oh and I know this will open up a debate. thoughts about wing clipping and this horrid thing beak spiting.

I already did a chapter on Breeding macaws. It really makes me mad when i read they cross breed these gorgeous birds. The other two chapters are Macaws in the wild and Different types of Macaws. When I get there I will tell you what I need then.

Welcome - Yes we have many owners of Macaws here. You should enjoy meeting them. While you are waiting for them to arrive - check out the Macaw Forum.

My condolences on your recent loss. All the best in your endeavors.

Welcome to pc. Macaws are really supersized budgies complete with own can opener/ plies/ chainsaw attached to the face, a bit louder, a higher fat content requirement. They need nuts.

I have copied your post to macaws as Macaw care requirements

It should be easier to get replies for your topic.

Thanks I like your reply lol. I have been doing allot of research on them. And in the future I might want one as a pet. I will wait till my daughter is at lest 12 before I get one. she will be 6 in Jan so that's a while away.

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Yah - I liked Angie's relies too & the rest have been pretty entertaining as well. If anyone gets a Macaw & complains after all that help & insight - they deserve what they get! - unfortunately the bird does not.....

Say goodbye to your sweaters, your wallpaper/woodwork, and wearing jewelry. Macaws will chew them to bits if given the chance.