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Severe macaws are inquisitive, mischievous and animated. While they don’t enjoy handling as much as a blue and golds, they are delightful pets because of their outgoing personalities.

Appearance and Personality

Severe macaws are small green macaws. They are similar in color to military macaws but have a chestnut colored forehead. The naked facial skin is large, white and has rows of black feathers forming lines and a shoulder patch that is orange-red. The tail is long and tapered and is maroon and blue. Mini macaws are lively boisterous birds and require generous living space.

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

Macaws are playful and love to chew. They should always be provided with toys, especially wooden blocks that can be chewed, and branches from non-toxic 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, wing and nail clips, etc. to avoid fear of novel situations.

Feeding

All macaws need plenty of energy for good health. Many of their natural foods, especially palm nuts, are rich in oils, and calories. 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. Feed approximately 1/3 cup formulated High Energy diet. Pretty Bird Daily select or Weaning diet could be used. Also offer 1/3 cup of fresh fruits and vegetables. Give one to two small nuts such as almonds as treats. Small amounts of seed may also be given as treats especially as rewards for good behavior. Vitamin supplements are not needed for birds that are eating a formulated diet.

Severe macaws are difficult to hand feed from a very early age. They require a high fat diet and do well with additional protein as well, especially at a very young age. Pretty Bird 19/15 or 19/12 are good choices. A small amount of peanut butter or ground sunflower seeds may be added to increase protein and fat levels.

Grooming

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. An ideal way to bathe macaws is to put them in a cage outside, sprinkle them with the hose, and allow them to dry in the sun. Macaws are strong fliers. Most of the primary flight feathers (10 feathers closest to the tip of the wing) should be clipped to prevent flight. Clip only enough so the bird will glide to the floor.

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