Macaws are very social and intelligent.They need stimulation to be happy and healthy.Bored parrots can get depressed and have physical and psychological problems.Give your Macaw lots of toys, make the cage interesting, and spend a lot of time with it.
Step 1: Give your parrot some toys.
There are toys that are mentally and physically stimulating for parrots.Manipulative toys allow the parrot to move pieces or interact with a toy.Mental and physical stimulation can be provided by ladders and ropes.Some toys allow parrots to disassemble or untie them.You can buy toys at pet stores.Purchase toys for toddlers and give them to your parrot.
Step 2: There are toys in the cage.
In the wild, Macaws spend a lot of time chewing.It is possible to keep your Macaw occupied with hours of entertainment by placing toys in the cage.It's good to chew and shred toys made of wood, leather, cardboard, or paper.It's important to choose non-toxic woods and items.You can buy them online or make your own.There are pieces of leather, wood, or cardboard in an egg carton.If you want to entertain your Macaw, place a toilet paper roll in the cage.
Step 3: Play with toys often.
Macaws can get bored by the same things in their cage.Changing the toys in your parrot's cage about once every seven to ten days can keep them occupied.It reduces the risk of your Macaw getting bored.Take the toys with you.You can clean them and put them away for a while.The toys should be washed in a bird-safe cleaner.It can work well for toys that have a lot of cracks and crevices.Blot them with a clean cloth and let them air dry.
Step 4: The Macaw can find food around the cage.
It's a good idea to hide food around the cage in order to keep your Macaw occupied.You can put food under items in the cage.If your Macaw is good at figuring out how to get the treat out of the puzzle toy, you can put it in the cage.Food can be hid in toilet paper rolls or paper bags.They have to figure out how to get their bowl because you may cover it with paper or masking tape.Try hanging vegetables on a string in their cage.
Step 5: The radio or television should not be on.
Birds can be lonely when their humans are not around.Leaving the television or radio on can help Macaws not feel alone.A television program with a low level of stress can be played.If your Macaw picks up words and sentences from programs, be careful not to leave it on anything you don't want it to repeat.If the bird sees the animals as threats, don't leave the TV on the nature channel.
Step 6: Set up different perches.
It is possible to keep your Macaw occupied while they are in their cage by providing a variety of different perches.There are different types of perches, like wood and stone.If you want to keep it interesting, place them in different areas and switch their locations frequently.The size of your perches should range from half an inch to 2.5 inches.Size will help keep their feet strong and keep them occupied.Adding one or more rope swings as perches in the cage will make the parrot happy.Swings allow your Macaw to exercise.
Step 7: Have a good relationship with your parrot.
Macaws are very social.They enjoy interacting with their humans.It's important to talk to your bird every day.You should consider training your Macaw.They can learn a lot of tricks.Training your bird can help it not feel lonely and strengthen your bond.You can teach your Macaw how to speak.
Step 8: The cage should be placed in a central area.
The Macaw sees you and the other members of the house as their pack.The cage should be placed in an area of the house where you spend the most time.If they are alone in the cage, leave a Macaw in an empty room.dens and living rooms are ideal for Macaw cages because they are safe places for you and your family to frequent.The Macaw cages should not be in the kitchen because of the fumes.They are not allowed to be in direct sunlight or near vent areas.The minimum cage size for a Macaw is 100 cm wide by 30 cm deep.
Step 9: The Macaw should be outside of the cage.
You need to spend time with your parrot.You should let it out of its cage every day.The Macaw can play on toys around the house, like jungle gyms, bird play areas, perches, and ropes.Make sure the room you let your Macaw out in is safe.It should not have other pets, open windows or doorways, exposed wires, or harmful substance in it.Your bird could chew on electrical cords.