The Blue and Gold Macaw
Fast Facts
Have a higher fat requirement in diet so should be offered a small amount of nuts daily
Sometimes also called the blue and yellow macaw
Sometimes also called the blue and yellow macaw
Blue and Gold Macaw Native Region & Natural Habitat
Native Region:
Panama, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay
Natural Habitat:
Rainforests, woodlands, savannas
Average Size in Grams: 751-1200 grams
Cost to Acquire: $1000+
Interaction Level: Highly Social
Good Pet for a Child? No
Cage Size: Large
Average Lifespan: 36-50 years
Involvement Required: High
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Blue and Gold Macaw Care, Feeding and Behavior
Fresh water/pellets/fresh produce daily with small amounts of nuts, very large cage with numerous levels for climbing, large toys for chewing and foraging, exposure to radio or television when alone to keep company, a great deal of daily attention and time out of cage to socialize, annual veterinary check-ups, regular nail clipping +/- misting to bathe, exposure to artificial UV light if kept indoors, best if housed singly
Blue and Gold Macaw Personality & Behavior
social, playful, boisterous, active, intelligent
Zupreem Primary Food Recommendation: FruitBlend
If Converting Blue and Gold Macaw From A Seed Diet To A Pellet Diet, What is the Best Conversion Method?
Tough Love
Health and Common Conditions:
avian ganglioneuritis/bornavirus, feather picking, aspergillosis, atherosclerosis
Does Blue and Gold Macaw Typically Bond to One Person?
Not generally
Do They Bite? Painful Bite
Can You Put More Than One In The Same Cage? No
Best Bird Food and Treats For Blue and Gold Macaw
Zupreem Natural
Zupreem Sensible Seed
Zupreem Pure Fun
Zupreem Real Rewards
