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Paco, our
companion blue and gold macaw, trying to
chew the polka dots off his toy |
Blue and Gold Macaws come from Central and South
America, ranging from Panama to northwestern Paraguay.
Often characterized as very outgoing and interactive
in temperament, some refer to them as the "clowns"
of the large macaw family. Some Blue and Golds
become excellent talkers, and some love to "play
games" with their owners, like versions of
peek-a-boo. Brilliantly colored, they can reach
up to 34" in length (including tail) and
live up to 50 years of age or more. Like all macaws,
they have the potential to become extremely cuddly
and gentle companions with the whole family. This
requires a firm but gentle manner, with decisive
limit setting. It is essential to have a physical
setting that allows this athletic bird the freedom
to move and play. Appropriate cages and play gyms,
properly placed, can provide endless hours of
entertainment and joy for owner and companion
bird alike. |
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Three blue and gold babies playing together
on the table |
Young blue and gold enjoying the sun on
his colorful swing in the out
door flight cage |
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Curious and playful blue and gold macaw
baby on a hanging bottlebrush wood playgym
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Six 6 week old blue and gold babies
in their tub waiting to be fed |
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