10 Reasons Macaws Are Difficult To Care For 

In this story, we will show you the top ten reasons why macaws are so hard to take care of. 

This is not meant to discourage you from deciding to keep a macaw, but rather to show you that these birds are demanding but also extremely rewarding to care for.

You should know just what it entails before you make the huge decision to bring a macaw into your home.

They Need Lots of Attention

When a macaw does not have these things living in captivity, you become his flock. This means your macaw needs your attention for at least an hour every day.

01.

They Have to Warm Up to You

You should also try music. Birds, especially macaws, love music, so put on some positive and upbeat music and dance a little.

02.

They Are Noisy

Keep in mind that macaws adapt to the noise level in your home. If your home is quieter, your macaw will be, too!

03.

They Are Expensive

It can easily be over $1000 for just the pet alone, and it may be higher or lower depending on where you live.

04.

They Go Through Adolescence

They flip one wing, they may vocalize a bit, they may wrestle around much like pets such as puppies do. It makes them look a bit disheveled.

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