Hahns Macaw Parrots

$900.00

Length:76cm-100cm (30in-39in)
Weight:0.9kg-2kg (2lbs-4.4lbs)
Banded: Yes
DNA Sex: Males/Females
Talking ABility: Yes

Description

Hahns Macaw for Sale

Hahns Macaw for Sale, the Hahn’s Macaw is not only the smallest of the macaw species, but is the smallest member of the Red-shouldered Macaw group. It is a very tiny macaw reaching only about 12″ (30 cm) in total length.
The Red-shouldered Macaw subspecies are very similar in appearance. All three of these parrots have a green body that becomes more yellow underneath. They also have blue on the forehead and crown, and along the outer primary feathers of the upper wings. The main color distinction between these three is that the Hahn’s Macaw has a black bill, as opposed to the pale cream colored upper beak on the other two. hahns macaw for sale california

This is not surprising as they have a close morphological relationship. In fact, the Blue Crown Conure is actually an inch or two larger than these macaws, reaching up to 14 1/2″ (37 cm) in length. hahns macaw for sale california

Hand reared Red-shouldered Macaws are considered the easiest of all the macaws to care for, and make an excellent pet. They become extremely tame and are very easy to manage. They are also very clever mimics, capable of a very large vocabulary for a macaw.  The vocabulary of most macaws consists of only about 15 to 20 words. hahns macaw for sale california

A hand raised Hahn’s Macaw is an ideal bird for a beginner. They are small and easy to handle, and are very social birds with a friendly and comical nature. They will breed readily both as a single pair or when kept in a group. “Lu” shown above was hand raised and is a male, he has been DNA sexed. The Hahn’s Macaw is an all around good choice for the inexperienced person who wants a larger parrot.

 

Care and feeding of a Hahns Macaw for Sale

The Hahn’s Macaw consumes a range of seeds, berries, fruits, nuts, and blooms, as do the other two Red-shouldered Macaw subspecies. There are name brand commercially prepared Macaw seed or pellet mixtures available for the care and feeding of Hahn’s Macaws in captivity. They can also eat anything nutritious that you eat and these foods should be offered. Most parrots enjoy eating with their family. They may also eat some protein in the wild, and they do like chicken. Avocado and chocolate are toxic to parrots.

Bird Food
Foods available for Hahns Macaw include formulated diets, either pelleted or extruded, seed only diets, and parrot mixes which offer a mixture of both. There are pros and cons to feeding only a formulated diet as well as feeding only a seed diet. hahns macaw for sale melbourne

They like millet spray. They will eat various fruits, cooked maize and fresh corn, green beans, hawthorn berries, and other vegetables.
Frozen (thawed) mixed veggies can be added to an egg-rearing diet when chicks are in the nest, along with a calcium supplement. Blue hahns macaw for sale

 

Social Behavior of Hahns Macaw parrots

In captivity, these birds are lovable, friendly, and intelligent. They are also fun little clowns. They love to play around and can be quite mischievous. hahns macaw for sale melbourne

A Hahn’s Macaw A parrot might make a great pet for someone who wants to experience a macaw but prefers a smaller bird. These miniature macaws can make ideal family pets because they are sociable and friendly. They are intelligent and eager for attention and play. With a good disposition and responding well to handling and training, they are ideal for the beginner. hahns macaw for sale florida

Macaws do tend to mirror your moods. If you are agitated they can become agitated, but when you are happy and loving, well so is your pet. To have a well-rounded bird that enjoys more than one person, make sure it is well socialized with lots of folks. hahns macaw for sale florida

 

Hahns Macaw Handling/Training

The Hahn’s Macaw, adapts quickly. Once it becomes accustomed to a new environment and its keeper it is then ready to start bird training. Generally though, you should give a new arrival a few days to get use to you, your voice and its cage before trying to handle it. A hand fed baby will not need much taming and can often be handled right away, as it is use to human attention. hahns macaw for sale queensland

All parrots require trust and persistence to tame and train. Due to their high intelligence, macaw parrots are simple to train. Additionally, they learn quickly and train well. They are most adept at picking up tips and simple chores. Though macaws in general are not as inclined to talk and mimic as much as some of the other types of parrots, notably the Amazon Parrots, the Hahn’s Macaw can learn quite a few words or phrases. While most macaws learn only about 15-20 words, the Red-shouldered Macaws are noted for learning up to 50 words or so. hahns macaw for sale queensland

 

Temperament

Intelligent and charming, Hahn’s macaws are popular pets. Be aware, however, that while they may be small, they pack all the personality of a larger parrot into their compact body. Expect many fun-filled hours watching their spirited antics. hahns macaw for sale sydney

Their compact size makes them suitable for bird lovers who live in smaller spaces or anyone with children. However, these birds are not suited for apartment living; they can be quite noisy when they feel like it. hahns macaw for sale sydney

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