Yellow Collard Mini Macaw

The Yellow Collared Mini Macaw can be a wonderful addition to any bird home. These little guys come from Central South America in and around Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia. They are one of the few Macaws that have adapted to human presence in their lands. These pretty little birds can still be seen flying in huge flocks in the wild. They will live almost anywhere whether in the mountains, woodlands or valleys, they are thriving in the wild.
The Yellow Collared is one of the largest Mini Macaws and usually weights between 240-290 grams and will have a length from beak to tail of 15-17 inches. Their bodies are mostly green and have a multicolored tail of blue, green and red. Their face is unmistakably Macaw with the crown and frons being brownish black and the bare face white with feather tracks below the eyes. These little guys have orange eyes and yellow legs with four toes.The trademark yellow collar around their neck becomes more prominent as they age, getting brighter and wider. The average life span is about fifty years in captivity. Both sexes look identical and have to be surgically sexed to know for sure. The average clutch is 2-4 eggs laid 2-3 days apart. The average incubation time is usually 24-28 days. Also, it is important to feed these beautiful birds plenty of Fruits and Vegetables along with a pelleted diet.
The Yellow Collared Mini Macaw can be a great pet, but it takes a lot of dedication and training to make them a part of your entire family. It is critical these guys be socialized when they are young and continue to be socialized throughout their life so they don't become a one person bird. They are very playful and animated in their daily lives and activities. Their intelligence and curiosity require them to have multiple streams of stimulation. They can become good talkers and should be encouraged to do so, it will help with noise levels. The most important simulation is human interaction and play but having plenty of chew toys and puzzles will help keep your bird happy and healthy. Many love to roam on natural wood stands during the day and are more content than in a cage. Your cage should be of ample size to have plenty of toys and room to explore. With these simple tips you and your bird will have many happy and healthy years together.

Beak Health:

Healthy happy active birds rarely suffer from over grown beaks.
The best way to keep your bird's beak and nails in tip top shape is to provide them with lots of toys and different perches. The best toys for keeping your birds beak up to snuff is any toy that he will play and entertain himself with. Wood chew toys are the best but if he won't chew them it's not going to help. That's why any safe toy that captures your bird's interest is good. As for his nails, climbing toys also help this and of course natural perches like Manzanita in different sizes. Some birds will let you file their nails with a finger nail file to remove the sharp points. Never cut your birds nails with clippers unless you have experience doing so.
Your bird can bleed to death if you cut the quick and are unable to stop the bleeding. It is best to have a professional clip your birds nails.
If you provide toys and different perches and your birds beak and nails still tend to over grow it is best to take your bird to the vet for evaluation and trimming.

POOPOLOGY:

Check your bird's poop daily for the proper consistency. Droppings should be well formed with both green and white streaks in it. (Lorys and Lorikeets are the exception. They have looser poops due to their high sugar/nectar diet). If you begin to see loose or discolored stools, please call your vet. Because birds hide illness so well, their poop is the best indicator we have of trouble/illness brewing. Before panicking, go over what your bird has had to eat in recent days. The color of food will tint their poop.

Natural Sunlight How important is it?

Bird experts have long believed in the benefits of natural sunlight for our feathered friends. In their natural habitat birds are exposed to natural sun light all day. They need the sun to set their internal clock and regulate metabolism. Without it they can suffer health and behavioral problems.

The ideal is to place your bird in a room where he has access to natural sun light. With shade provided also of course. If this is not possible artificial sun light can be an option. Full spectrum light from an artificial source will work.

The Benefits of a Stainless Steel Bird Cage

A Stainless steel cage will last a life time.

Stain and rust resistant
No paint to peel
parrot chew proof
Easy to clean
Disinfects easily
Very strong and durable
No toxins

Keeping your stainless steel bird cage beautiful for life.
Clean with a mild detergent and warm water. Wipe dry with a towel. Rub with the grain. Avoid exposure to saltwater and marine air. Keep the cage clean from droppings.

If you do these simple things your stainless steel cage will last for the life of your bird.

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