How Do You 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. 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. 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. Give the macaw a small serving of shelled nuts daily. Besides the dietary benefits, breaking open the shells will condition the beak. Use perches made of hard, rough wood. Also, place a concrete perch inside the cage to help keep the macaw’s
