Are hyacinth macaws easy to handle?

Question

i am a beginner with birds but i want the best so i might probably get a hyacinth macaw, is it hard to handle, does it poo alot everywhere and does it make alot of noises??????????

Answer 1

oh wow, do not get a hyacinth macaw for a begginer.  Maybe a conure.. or caique.  They have the strongest bite in the bird world, so if your not familliar being around them, i suggest not getting one. ( though they can be very nice ) PLus theire the biggest macaw.  

It's kinda like wanting a palm cockatoo

http://charlieandpeggy.com/Palm_Cockatoo...

http://www.newpetmall.com/hyacinth_macaw...

Answer 2

I've never heard of any parrot being easy.. if your a begginer try out two parakeets or a cockatiel.

Answer 3

Do you know anything about Hyacinth macaws? First off, their price range? They are the largest bird of the macaw species, and most cost between 8,000-10,000$!

If raised properly from a baby, most aren't hard to handle, but if they develop behavior problems, it can be very hard to fix due to their size.

Of course they poo a lot. All birds do, and these are the largest macaws out there.

As for noise, all macaws will make a lot of noise, hyacinths are no different.

Because they are so big, they also need a HUGE cage (very expensive) and plenty of time out with their people.

Are you prepared to pay for this huge bird and then properly house and care for it? I would strongly recomend doing a lot more research. But if you are willing to work with them, and can afford them, go for it. I hear they are the babies of the macaw world, and are very sweet tempered.

Hyacinth's are my favorite, but due to their price tag, I'll stick with my goffins for now (goffin cockatoos being my second favorite)

Answer 4

The Hyacinth Macaw is calm and known to make an excellent pet. They are sweet, extremely gentle, and are not inclined to make a great deal of noise. They have a very even temperament. They are affectionate and playful, and become quite attached to their human families.

The Hyacinth Macaw is calm and known to make an excellent pet. They are sweet, extremely gentle, and are not inclined to make a great deal of noise. They have a very even temperament. They are affectionate and playful, and become quite attached to their human families. They may possibly pick out one person for that special affection but Hyacinth Macaws are more inclined to being a part of the entire family and are good with children. If they are socialized at a young age, these macaws are also quite eager to meet and play with new humans. The hyacinth is quite intelligent and is prone to playing jokes. Jokes can include jumping on you or your company's head from a distance. With its size, this is pretty funny. A good joke is laying on its back with its feet straight up playing dead. They will frequently stare down at you from the ceiling fan (be sure it is off!) or break out of their cage. They don’t destroy the cage but are more inclined to just take the lock off. They are inquisitive and quite entertaining.

Hyacinth Macaws do speak although their ability for this is limited. However, they do make their desires known and after their human understands their call for play, hugs or special food there is a definite understanding between feathered child and human

Care and feeding:

   The personal hygiene of your Macaw includes a regular bath or shower for good plumage and skin condition. One way to accomplish this is with either a hand held shower sprayer or a hose with a fine spray head and lukewarm water. The wings should be kept trim if you want to discourage flight and to prevent the loss of your pet through an open window or door. Clip most of the primaries (10 feathers closest to the wing tip) and only enough so the bird can glide to the floor. The beak needs to be trimmed if it becomes overgrown or deformed. There are many mineral blocks, lava blocks, and other beak grooming items available at your pet store to help your bird keep its beak in shape. A variety of concrete type perches are also available to help the keep nails trim, but they should be trimmed if they become overgrown.

   Macaws are a very high energy bird and for good health they will need plenty of good foods rich in oils and calories. In the wild the larger Macaws eat a variety of palm nuts while the smaller Macaws eat seeds, nuts and fruit. Foods available for Macaws include formulated diets, either pelleted or extruded, seed only diets, and parrot mixes which offer a mixture of both. There are pros and cons to feeding only a formulated diet as well as feeding only a seed diet. A formulated diet provides a good nutritional base so does not require the addition of vitamins, however it does not contain the phytonutrients (antioxidant pigments) that are found in vegetables, fruits, grains, and seeds. Phytonutrients are believed to boost the immune system, help a body to heal itself, and to prevent some diseases. Also parrots can become bored with it due to the lack of variety. A seed only diet offers much more variety but requires additional vitamin and calcium supplements. Macaws need not only nutritional requirements met but also variety for psychological enrichment.

   A Macaw diet consisting of a good parrot mix which includes formulated foods, a variety of seeds, dried fruits, and nuts is generally regarded as a suitable base to provide nutrition and variety. Along with this, provide a daily supplement of fresh fruits and vegetable. Each macaw, depending on its size, will eat about 1/2 - 3/4 cup of parrot mix and about 1/2 - 3/4 cup of fruit and vegetables. All types of fruits such as apples, pears, plums, cherries, grapes, oranges, bananas, mangos, papayas, and even berries such as strawberries and blueberries are enjoyed. Many vegetables including carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, dark green leafy veggies, many garden vegetables, and even dandelions and chickweed are good. Do not feed avocado as it may be toxic to birds! Offer nuts for treats, such as macadamias, walnuts, pecans, almonds, and filberts. Additional proteins can be offered such as sprouted legumes and cooked chicken or meat. Grit is not considered essential as macaws will shell their seed before eating it.