Frequently Asked Small Macaw Questions
What's the difference between a small macaw and a full-size macaw?
What's the difference between a small macaw and a full-size macaw?
Species like Hahn's and Yellow-collared macaws are roughly half the size of a Blue and Gold or Scarlet Macaw, but they carry a big macaw personality, and a genuinely powerful beak, in a smaller body.
Are small macaws as loud as large macaws?
Are small macaws as loud as large macaws?
Still loud for their size, and capable of a proper macaw screech, though generally less piercing than a full-size macaw. Worth going in with realistic expectations either way.
What should I feed a small macaw?
What should I feed a small macaw?
A balanced diet of mainly pellets with fresh vegetables and some fruit and nuts.
Feather Chef Small Macaw Blend ($15.99–$89.99) or Feather Chef Small Macaw Treat ($19.99–$44.99) for training rewards.
Do small macaws talk?
Do small macaws talk?
Many do, and some owners find Hahn's and Yellow-collared macaws clearer and more frequent talkers than their larger cousins.
How much chewing and enrichment does a small macaw need?
How much chewing and enrichment does a small macaw need?
Plenty. That powerful beak needs a daily outlet or it will find one on cage bars or furniture instead.
Bagel Rings ($17.99) and Sola Chew Balls ($6.99–$10.99) are both built to take it.
