TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Chapter One: Introduction 1
  • Glossary of Important Terms 3
  • Chapter Two: Meet Macaws 2
  • What are Macaws? 3
  • Facts about Macaws 5
  • Quick Facts 7
  • Macaws in History 8
  • Types of Macaws 9
  • Chapter Three: Macaws’ Requirements 32
  • Pros and Cons of Macaws 33
  • Macaws Behavior with other pets 34
  • Ease and Cost of Care 35
  • Initial Costs 36
  • Monthly Costs 38
  • Chapter Four: Tips in Buying Macaws 42
  • Restrictions and Regulations in United States 43
  • Permit in Great Britain and Australia 45
  • Practical Tips in Buying Macaws 46
  • a.) How to Find a Macaw Breeder 47
  • b.) Local Macaw Breeders in the United States 48
  • Selecting a Healthy Macaw 69
  • Chapter Five: Maintenance for Macaws 72
  • Habitat and Environment 73
  • a.) Ideal Cage Size for Macaws 73
  • b.) Cage Maintenance 74
  • Diet and Feeding 80
  • a.) Nutritional Needs of Macaws 81
  • b.) Types of Food 81
  • c.) Toxic Foods to Avoid 89
  • Handling and Training Macaws 90
  • a.) Trimming Your Macaw’s Nails 93
  • Chapter Six: Breeding Macaws 96
  • Basic Macaw Breeding Info 97
  • The Macaw Breeding Process 99
  • Hybridization of Macaws 102
  • Chapter Seven: Keeping Macaws Healthy 106
  • Common Health Problems 107
  • Recommended Tests 120
  • Signs of Possible Illnesses 121
  • Chapter Eight: Macaws Checklist 124
  • Basic Information 125
  • Cage Set-up Guide 126
  • Nutritional Information 127
  • Breeding Information 127
  • Do’s and Dont’s 128
  • Chapter Nine: Relevant Websites 130
  • Macaw Cage Links 131
  • Macaw Cage Accessories and Supplies 134
  • Macaw Diet and Food Links 136
  • Index 140
  • Photo Credits 146
  • References 150

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