HAHN'S MACAWS. 1 - 2 TWEET PARROTS, BREEDERS OF HAHN'S MACAWS, HAHN'S MACAWS SWEET HAND FED HAND RAISED BABY PET HAHN'S MACAWS FOR SALE.
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HAHN'S MACAWS Characteristics

Talking

Loudness

Size

Personality

Good With Children

Good

Moderately Loud at Times

Small

Extrovert extremely playful

Usually

hahn's, Red-Shouldered, Macaw

Description -
Weight: 200 - 1700 gm
Size: Approximately 12 inches in length.
Distinct Markings: Overall green with bluish-black forehead, dark blue wing tips, red edge on front of wing, underside of tail and wings yellow-green, bare white face, grayish-black bill and feet

Young hand-raised macaws are very adaptable and typically easily handled by many people. Macaws can make excellent pets, especially hyacinths and blue & golds, although some have a tendency to become nippy. Macaws can be very loud as well as destructive. While some speak, most macaws have limited ability to mimic.


Behavior/Aviculture

Macaws are playful and love to chew. They should always be provided with toys, especially wooden blocks which can be chewed, and branches from nontoxic trees. In order to ensure safety companion macaws should not be allowed unsupervised freedom in the home as they often encounter toxins or dangerous items. Young macaws should be socialized to many people and exposed to a variety of situations such as new cages, toys, visits to the veterinarian, handling by friends and wing and nail clippings to avoid fear of novel situations.

Macaws are very active and should be provided the largest cage that space and budget allows. Macaws MUST be allowed space to fully extend their wings or muscle atrophy will occur rendering them unable to fly. As macaws are strong chewers, durable cage construction in very important. Many are also adept at opening cage latches. Locks or escape proof latches may be necessary on cages.

All companion and breeding birds should be individually identified to assist in recovery if lost and assist in maintenance of medical and genealogical records. Many breeders apply closed leg bands when chicks are young. While they present a slight risk of entrapment closed bands are preferable to no identification, especially for breeding birds. Microchips which can be implanted into the muscle or under the skin are a reliable means of identification but require electronic readers to verify identification. Tattoos may be used but often fade or become illegible with time. Foot prints may have some application in identification.

Routine bathing or showering is vital to maintaining good plumage and skin condition. Birds can be misted and allowed to dry in a warm room or in the sun, or dried with a blow drier. Care should be taken not to clip the wing feathers excessively as macaws often fall and injure themselves. Clip only enough so the bird will glide to the floor.

Diet

All macaws should be fed a formulated (pelleted or extruded diet) as a basis for good nutrition. The diet should be supplemented with fresh fruits and vegetables daily to add variety and psychological enrichment. Treats maybe given in small amounts especially as rewards for good behavior. Special requirements - Large macaws, especially hyacinths, green wings and Buffon's, need high fat foods such as nuts in their diet. Fresh clean water must be provided every day. Vitamin supplements are not needed for birds which are eating a formulated diet. Pretty Bird manufactures special high energy diets which are appropriate for feeding macaws. For Conversion see our brochure on Converting your seed eating bird to a formulated diet.

HAHN'S MACAWS. 1 - 2 TWEET PARROTS, BREEDERS OF HAHN'S MACAWS, HAHN'S MACAWS SWEET HAND FED HAND RAISED BABY PET HAHN'S MACAWS FOR SALE.