Macaws are very smart and social birds.They need stimulation to stay happy and healthy.Bored parrots can become depressed and have physical and psychological issues.Give your Macaw plenty of toys, make it interesting, and spend a lot of time with it.
Step 1: Give your parrot toys that are educational.
It is possible for parrots to stay occupied by playing with toys.Manipulative toys allow the parrot to move pieces or interact with a toy, which requires it to think.Mental and physical stimulation can be provided by ladder and ropes.Some toys allow parrots to disassemble them.There are online and pet stores where you can buy toys.You can give your parrot toys that are made for toddlers.
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 from wood, leather, cardboard, or paper.It's important to choose non-toxic woods and items.You can either 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: It's a good idea to jiggle toys often.
Macaws can get bored with 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.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 should be looking for food around the cage.
You can keep your Macaw occupied by hiding food around the cage.You can put food under items in the cage.If your Macaw can figure out how to get the treat out of the puzzle toy, you can put it in the cage.Food can be hidden 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 be turned off.
Birds can get lonely when their humans are not around.Macaws are social animals, so leaving the television or radio on can help them not feel alone.A television program with a low level of stress can be played.Your Macaw can pick up words and sentences from programs, so be careful not to leave it on anything you don't want your Macaw to repeat.If the bird sees the animals as threats, leave the TV on the nature channel.
Step 6: Different perches were set up.
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.They should be placed in different areas to keep it interesting.The size of your perches should be between half an inch and 2.5 inches.Size will help keep their feet strong as well as 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: You can interact with your parrot daily.
Macaws are very social.They love 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 to speak.
Step 8: The cage should be placed in the central area.
Your Macaw sees you and the other members of the house as a pack.The cage should be placed in an area of the house where you spend most of your time.If they are alone in the cage, never 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.Macaw cages should not be in the kitchen because of the fumes that come from there.They should not be in direct sunlight or near vents.The minimum cage size for a Macaw is 100 cm wide by 30 cm deep and 6 feet tall.
Step 9: The Macaw should be outside the cage.
Your parrot needs to exercise and spend time with you.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 in is safe.It should not have other pets, open windows or doorways, exposed wires or harmful substances in it.Your bird could chew on electrical cords.