10 Reasons Why Macaws Are So Hard To Take Care Of

Macaws are arguably one of the most interesting pets that you can ever have the pleasure of keeping. They are incredibly smart, very loud, and live a long life provided they are given great care.

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.

They Need Lots of Attention

Macaws are social animals. In the wild, they live in a flock, which gives them plenty of friends to talk to, interact with, mate, hunt and perch with.

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They Have to Warm Up to You

You can do this by approaching your bird slowly and carefully. Just sit with him for a few minutes and speak with him gently. Then walk away.

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They Are Noisy

The decibel level can be over 100, so if somebody in your home has sensitive ears be sure you are considerate of their needs.

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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.

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They Go Through Adolescence

Like human teens, they test the limits, squawking, biting, and being noisy. Your goal is to help your macaw by helping him stay calm and being a loving bird owner.

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