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Saturday, November 19, 2011
Hybrid Jubilee Macaw
The Jubilee Macaws are a cross between a hybrid Harlequin Macaw and a Green-winged Macaw. With the Harlequin Macaw you have a macaw that is colorful and good natured. Crossing the Harlequin Macaw with the Green-winged Macaw can make for an even more affectionate, energetic, and attractive bird. Hybrid macaws are bred for color. The Jubilee Macaws are second generation hybrid macaws. Because they are a mixture of more than one type of macaw, the offspring are influenced by the traits and characteristics of both of its parents. Father's have the dominant gene, so this will generally influence the offspring's color and overall appearance. The Jubilee Macaw inherits its coloring from these two parents, and is strongly influenced by the double dose of Greenwing. The behavior and temperament of hybrid macaws are more unpredictable and uncertain than the coloration. Jubilee Macaws can all be good "talkers" as are the parents. If handled by a variety of people and by both sexes when young, they will tend to be friendly to others rather than to just one person or one gender. However with every macaw, as with people, will have their own personality. But they can be a very affectionate, and fun pet that is beautiful. When keeping a Jubilee Macaw a roomy cage is required unless the bird is to be let out for long periods. Many birds can spend most of their time on a play pen or parrot perch. They eat a variety of seeds, nuts, fruits, commercial pellets, as well as the same nutritional foods humans eat.
Hybrid Harligold Macaw
Harligold Macaw is a real beauty. This macaw is a second generation hybrid macaw. One of its parents, the Blue and Gold Macaw, is a species of naturally occurring macaws while the other, the Harlequin Macaw, is also a hybrid macaw. With the Harlequin Macaw you have a macaw that is a colorful and calm and with the Blue and Gold macaw is known not only for its beauty and kindess, but also its speaking ability. While the other parent, the Green-winged Macaw, gives its beauty and a very gentle, personality. This second generation hybrid macaw was developed from these crossings because hybrid macaws are a mixture of more than one type of macaw, the offspring are influenced by the traits and characteristics of both of its parents. Father's have the dominant gene, so this will generally influence the offspring's coloration and overall appearance. Crossing the Harlequin Macaw with the Blue and Gold Macaw can make for a double dose of the Blue and Gold's wonderful qualities. The Harligold Macaw inherits its coloring from these two parents and is strongly influenced by the Blue and Gold. The behavior and attitude of hybrid macaws are more unpredictable and uncertain than the coloration. Harligold Macaws are a hybrid parrot that are very attractive with the intelligence of its parents. The pet Harligold should be quite trainable, and learn to talk and do tricks. These beauties can be a very affectionate, and fun companions. As with all macaws, they will require good socialization and consistent training to make good pets.
Hybrid Flame Macaw
Hybrid macaws are bred for color, and the Flame Macaw is definitely a very colorful bird. This macaw is a second generation hybrid macaw. One of its parents, the Green-winged Macaw, is a species of naturally occurring macaws while the other, the Catalina Macaw, is also a hybrid macaw. This second generation hybrid macaw was developed from these other birds being bred. The beginnings of the Flame Macaw start with the Catalina Macaw which has two very popular types of macaws as its parents. The Scarlet Macaw, one of the most highly favored, is described as "beautiful and striking". The Scarlet has been the best known South American parrot for over 100 years. The other parent, the Blue and Gold Macaw, has been one of the most popular pet birds in the trade. The Flame Macaw inherits all these other macaws beautiful coloring and a complex personality. Because hybrid macaws are a mixture of more than one type of macaw, the offspring are influenced by the traits and characteristics of both of its parents. Father's have the dominant gene, so this will generally influence the offspring's coloration and overall appearance. However the behavior and attitude are more unpredictable. The parents of the Flame Macaw is an interesting mix for a pet bird. This is a hybrid parrot that is very attractive with the intelligence and attitude of it parents. It should be quite trainable, learn to talk and do tricks, and have an calm nature. But the fiery Scarlet may also introduce a bit of an wild side. As with all macaws, the Flame Macaw will require good socialization and a firm consistent hand in training to keep this Macaw on your good side.
Hybrid Capri Macaw
The Capri Macaw is one of the most colorful Macaws that still exist today. Its wide variety of colors happens from having a 3rd generation hybrid between a Camelot & a Scarlet macaw. The process of becoming a 3rd generation hybrid macaw is that a breeder breeds 2 basic macaws such as a Scarlet and Blue and Gold Macaw. Which then produces a Catalina Macaw. Next the breeder breeds a Catilina and again a Scarlet Macaw to produce a Camelot macaw. The final step to this complex process is to breed the Camelot Macaw with a Scarlet Macaw 1 final time to get a Capri Macaw. As you can see this process is very complex and expensive to do. The time and money spent into making this bird can be very worth it. These birds are a full size Macaw and are highly intelligent and smart. From the Blue and Gold Macaw parents, they may learn to talk with a general vocabulary of about 15 or more words or expressions.
If not properly trained these birds can take a turn for the worse, they can become rowdy and can be cranky at times and may even be a one person bird or only like men or women unless well socialized with lots of people. Like i said befor the Capri Macaw is quite rare and fairly expensive. So getting this bird and at a low price is almost impossible. But there are more and more breeders who are starting to breed it, finding these macaws for sale may become easier as they may become more available
If not properly trained these birds can take a turn for the worse, they can become rowdy and can be cranky at times and may even be a one person bird or only like men or women unless well socialized with lots of people. Like i said befor the Capri Macaw is quite rare and fairly expensive. So getting this bird and at a low price is almost impossible. But there are more and more breeders who are starting to breed it, finding these macaws for sale may become easier as they may become more available
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Hybrid Caloshua Macaw
The Caloshua Macaw is a hybrid cross between a Blue and Gold Macaw and a Hyacinth Macaw. It is a first generation macaw, meaning its parents are two species of naturally occurring macaws. The Caloshua Macaw is a good natured pet bird if well socialized in its developing years. All macaws require good socialization and consistent training to make good pets.
Caloshua Macaws are a pretty blue hybrid with a blue green face and a gold or yellow underside. When taking care of a caloshua macaw a roomy cage is required unless the bird is to be let out for extended periods. Many birds can spend most of their time on a play pen or parrot perch. They eat a variety of seeds, nuts, fruits, and commercial pellets, as well as the same nutritional foods humans eat. Provide your Caloshua Macaw with nuts and a good parrot mix which includes; formulated diets, seeds, dried fruits and nuts.Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Hybrid Calico Macaw
The Calico Macaw is a first generation hybrid macaw. It is a cross between a Green-winged Macaw Ara chloroptera and a Military Macaw Ara militaris.

This is a captive bred hybrid macaw. Hybrid macaws are rarely found in the wild. Most often the father is a Green-winged (male Green-winged macaws are more common than females). Some of the characteristics when made by a Green-winged macaw will be a large bird, with the head and beak shape more typical of the Green-winged. These macaws have a green back with a bronze cast similar to the Military Macaw, but will have a deep red chest and belly. A roomy cage is required unless the bird is to be let out for extended periods. Many birds can spend most of their time on a play pen or parrot perch. They eat a variety of seeds, nuts, fruits, and commercial pellets, as well as the same nutritional foods humans eat. A full sized macaw similar to the Green-Winged macaw, they can get over 2 lbs. Lengths up to 90 cm (35.5 inches). A well socialized macaw is a pet that will be enjoyed in lots of situations and by many people for years. A young calico macaw should be socialized with as many people as possible. They also should be exposed to lots of situations such as new cages, visits to a veterinarian, handling by friends, and having their wings and nails clipped. Socializing a macaw and providing it lots of experiences are the keys to a great pet. Doing these things will develop a well rounded bird that doesn't become frightened of new things. It will also prevent too strong a bond with only one person developing. If a decision was to be made to buy a new baby hybrid macaw the calico macaw would be the right choice. This macaw is one of the most friendly due to its genetic background.
This is a captive bred hybrid macaw. Hybrid macaws are rarely found in the wild. Most often the father is a Green-winged (male Green-winged macaws are more common than females). Some of the characteristics when made by a Green-winged macaw will be a large bird, with the head and beak shape more typical of the Green-winged. These macaws have a green back with a bronze cast similar to the Military Macaw, but will have a deep red chest and belly. A roomy cage is required unless the bird is to be let out for extended periods. Many birds can spend most of their time on a play pen or parrot perch. They eat a variety of seeds, nuts, fruits, and commercial pellets, as well as the same nutritional foods humans eat. A full sized macaw similar to the Green-Winged macaw, they can get over 2 lbs. Lengths up to 90 cm (35.5 inches). A well socialized macaw is a pet that will be enjoyed in lots of situations and by many people for years. A young calico macaw should be socialized with as many people as possible. They also should be exposed to lots of situations such as new cages, visits to a veterinarian, handling by friends, and having their wings and nails clipped. Socializing a macaw and providing it lots of experiences are the keys to a great pet. Doing these things will develop a well rounded bird that doesn't become frightened of new things. It will also prevent too strong a bond with only one person developing. If a decision was to be made to buy a new baby hybrid macaw the calico macaw would be the right choice. This macaw is one of the most friendly due to its genetic background.
Hybrid Buffwing Macaw
This is a captive bred hybrid macaw. Hybrid macaws are rarely found in the wild. Buffwing Macaws are a very vibrantly colored hybrid. Both parents of the Buffwing Macaw contribute to the vivid colors of their offspring, though the father's have the dominant gene and this will influence their final appearance. A full sized macaw, they can get over 2 lbs. Lengths up to 86 cm. A roomy cage is required unless the bird is to be let out for extended periods. Many birds can spend most of their time on a play pen or parrot perch. They eat a variety of seeds, nuts, fruits, and commercial pellets, as well as the same nutritional foods humans eat.
It is generally believed that hybrid macaws get the best attributes of the parents. In this case, the natural friendly side of the Green-winged Macaw makes a good family type bird, while the Buffon's Macaw is extremely good natured and gentle. They are nice birds that will get along with more than one person. But they are a typical macaw and can be cranky at times. To have a well rounded bird that enjoys more than one person, make sure it is well socialized with lots of people and other macaws. inding these macaws for sale is generally hard as they are rare, and they are expensive. There are more and more macaw breeders being established so finding one for sale is becoming easier and easier. The reason the hybrid is rare is because hbrid macaws are bred for color. Because they are a mixture of more than one type of macaw, the offspring are influenced by the traits and characteristics of both of its parents. Father's have the dominant gene, so this will generally influence the offspring's coloration and overall appearance which can appear to have a color combination never seen befor on a macaw.
It is generally believed that hybrid macaws get the best attributes of the parents. In this case, the natural friendly side of the Green-winged Macaw makes a good family type bird, while the Buffon's Macaw is extremely good natured and gentle. They are nice birds that will get along with more than one person. But they are a typical macaw and can be cranky at times. To have a well rounded bird that enjoys more than one person, make sure it is well socialized with lots of people and other macaws. inding these macaws for sale is generally hard as they are rare, and they are expensive. There are more and more macaw breeders being established so finding one for sale is becoming easier and easier. The reason the hybrid is rare is because hbrid macaws are bred for color. Because they are a mixture of more than one type of macaw, the offspring are influenced by the traits and characteristics of both of its parents. Father's have the dominant gene, so this will generally influence the offspring's coloration and overall appearance which can appear to have a color combination never seen befor on a macaw.
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