The Scarlet Macaw

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I personally believe that the Scarlet Macaw is the most pretty of the Macawa due to its white face and beak but, i know that its colors dont mean it is a nice bird to own. It is very demanding and time consuming. Large Macaws require a roomy cage. The Scarlet Macaw can be very loud, be sure the cage is in a room where the amount of noise the neighbors hear is a minimal as possible. A large perch needs to be mounted in the cage. Fresh fruit tree branches work great because they can chew on them as well, but then they will have to be replaced occasionally. Food and water dishes, along with a treat dish work best mounted above the perch at the side of the cage. A variety of toys for playing and chewing should also be provided. A large Macaws needs 2 - 3 hours a day outside their cage. The Macaw's cage is their territory and a play pen top is great, but it is still their territory. It is better to interact with a Macaw on top of a perch away from the cage. Many birds can spend most of their time on a playpen or parrot perch. In the wild, Scarlet Macaws form strong bonds and are usually seen in pairs or family groups, and often in flocks or 30 or more birds. In general this is a typical Macaw. Macaws can be quite loud, being especially loud when wanting interaction with you. They will also mirror your moods, so if you are angry, they can become angry. If you are happy and loving, so is your pet. However these Macaws are quite lively and wild, more so than many of the other types of Macaws. They can be cranky at times and may even be a one person bird or only like men or women unless well socialized with lots people. They need a keeper that provides a firm hand in training. For a wonderful pet, the Scarlet Macaw must be socialized at a young age, and then have continued contact and interaction on a daily basis. Scarlet's take a good deal of time to maintained good socialization. If not maintained, they can become aggressive and loose their cool as they mature. Those birds are then never completely trustworthy, and are best paired up for breeding.