Are you aware that Green-Wing Macaw is an expensive pet?
Do you mind having a pet whose beak could hurt people, especially children?
Do you live in an apartment?
Can you provide a large cage or an aviary for a Green-Wing macaw?
Can you commit to spending a lot of time socializing with this bird?
Can you provide a varied, high-quality diet for a Green-Wing?
Do you have a veterinarian that specializes in exotic birds?
Before bringing this bird home, be prepared to spend much in terms of time, feed, equipment, veterinary bills, and possibly home repair costs. Green-Wing Macaw is not commonly sold in pet stores, so you'll need to seek out a breeder to purchase a green-wing macaw. This bird can cost from $3,000 to $4,000, and that is only the initial cost.
As one of the largest species of parrot, Green-Wing macaws have incredibly powerful beaks. Although they are among the most gentle parrots, a green-wing macaw with behavior problems can be a biting hazard for families with little children. Most species of parrots will develop behavioral issues if they do not get sufficient attention from you or their human flock.
Green-Wing Macaw will screech and scream when it gets excited, feels threatened, or wants attention. This vocalization can get very loud so Green-Wing is an unsuitable companion for those who live in an apartment or other close quarters.
A large macaw like a green-wing needs a roomy cage: 2 1/2 feet by 3 feet at a minimum. It will also do well if kept in an outdoor aviary during warm weather and it can adapt well to an entire room dedicated as an indoor "bird room."
Green-wing macaws are very social birds. They are highly responsive to training and must be given adequate attention and bonding time due to their social natures. You must spend plenty of time socializing with it. When you take a green-wing macaw into your home, you effectively become its "flock" and must include it in family activities.
Pet Green-Wing macaws should consume a high-quality commercial seed and pellet mix in addition to daily servings of bird-safe fruits and vegetables. Most green-wings enjoy being hand-fed at the same time as family mealtime. Green-wing macaws are known to eat some protein in the wild, and in captivity, they will eat bits of cooked chicken.
You can take care of a Green-Wing macaw!
Green-Wings are susceptible to several health issues that require medical attention. The most notable diseases that Green-Wings can succumb to are Proventricular dilation disease (also called macaw wasting disease), Psittacine beak-and-feather disease, and Psittacosis. Other, less serious problems include allergies and behavior problems. If you suspect your bird is ill, you will need an avian veterinarian or exotics specialist to check out your bird. You should plan on having annual exams with this specialized vet.
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Hi! I’m Sreten Filipović. I graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Belgrade, with a master's degree in Environmental Protection in Agricultural Systems. I’ve worked as a researcher at Finland's Natural Resources Institute (LUKE) on a project aimed at adapting south-western Finland to drought episodes. I founded a consulting agency in the field of environment and agriculture to help farmers who want to implement the principles of sustainability on their farms. I’m also a founding member of the nonprofit organization Ecogenesis from Belgrade whose main goal is non-formal education on the environment and ecology. In my spare time, I like to write blog posts about sustainability, the environment, animal farming, horticulture, and plant protection. I’ve also published several science-fiction short stories.
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