Blue and Gold Macaw Review

These parrots are absolutely gorgeous. But with good looks come a very loud squawk, sometimes when they are happy, sometimes as a warning.  I have a hand fed Macaw six years old who is a cuddler and a talker.  He does scream when his cage mate gets down out of their cage and walks around, so he's warning me.  They are a lifelong commitment and will give years of pleasure to someone who absolutely loves birds.  Boarding them when you vacation is not cheap, neither are the food or toys, which are both consumable products for them.  You shouldn't mind sweeping or vacuuming as they are used to throwing food down from the trees when the live in the wild, to animals down below, so they will certainl do that from their cage. I love my macaw, but they aren't for everyone.  Get your fix at the pet shop, but leave them there if you cannot give them a lifetime of love.