Everything You Need to Know About Raising a Blue and Gold Macaw

Blue and gold macaws are gorgeous birds. If you ever have the pleasure of owning one or more of them, it is important to learn all you can about raising them. Blue and gold macaws aren’t just any bird. They are majestic, have great personalities, and need specific macaw care. In addition, these are larger birds, so they need room to roam, fly, and play. You must also be willing to put time into raising them, as they can live to be 30 years and even older in some environments.

Interesting Facts

Before diving more into raising a blue and gold macaw, there are some interesting facts that you should know. The wingspan on this type of bird can be 45 inches and the bird, itself, can be 35 inches in length. In addition, blue and gold macaws are native to Central and South America. In the wild, they live in woodlands and forests.

Feeding and Care

Blue and gold macaws are specific in the type of food they need and the care they need, as well. When living in wild environments, this type of macaw will mostly feed on nuts, fruits, plants, and seeds. With this being said, the macaw diet in the wild is typically filled with more fat, which is alright since they are flying around more. When living in a home environment, blue and gold macaws should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, as well as pellets. They can have some nuts and seeds, but that should not be their main food source.

Behaviors and Personality

Owning a blue and gold macaw can be a lot of fun. They are full of personality and have some pretty awesome behaviors. When trained, they can vocalize things they want such as crackers, snacks, or to be scratched. If you are going to own a blue and gold macaw, it is important to learn about their behaviors. They will certainly show you when they don’t want to be touched or played with. This is done by fluffing out all their feathers in most cases. They may also scream to let you know not to come near them.

When in a playful mood, however, you can expect a properly trained blue and gold macaw to rub their head against you and even give kisses. There are many different kinds of birds that you can keep as a pet. Some people would rather have a smaller bird like a finch or a parakeet. However, if you are into larger birds, parrots specifically, you may want to get a blue and gold macaw. They are beautiful, can be trained, playful, and are full of personality. Not only that, but they can live a long time when cared for properly. It is also important to note that it is often best to get a blue and gold macaw when they are around 6 months in age, as once a pet macaw is already set in their ways, it is difficult to get them to change.

How long do macaws live?

In the wind, an adult blue and gold macaw has an average lifespan of 30 to 35 years. They can live up to 15 to 20 years longer under optimum conditions, usually when they're kept as pets.

What do macaws eat?

Macaws love to eat and they are big eaters! They eat a variety of fruits and seeds as well as leaves.

Are macaws endangered?

Unfortunately, the majority of wild macaws are now endangered. These beautiful and playful birds are popular pets so it's no wonder why a lot fo them are illegally traded.

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