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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Gentle disposition and even temperament; needs lots of socializing, may be loud. For experienced keepers.

Captive Status:
Fairly common in US; rare in other countries.

Longevity:
50-60yrs

Housing:
Should have access to a large enclosure at least 15m (49 ft) for at least part of the year; keeping permanently indoors not recommended.

Enrichment:
Are chewers, need bird-safe woods such as: fir, elder, pine and willow to chew on; also heat sterilized pine cones, large vegetable tanned leather and wood toys. Enjoy bathing.

Nest Box Size:
Horizontal macaw box, 16" x 16" x 48" (40.6cm x 40.6cm x 122cm) or 35 gal. (133 L) pickle barrel.

Clutch Size:
2

Incubation Time:
26 days

Fledging Age:
13 weeks

Hatch Weight:
18-25g (0.6-0.9 oz)

Peak Weight:
760-1039g (26.6-36.4 oz)

Weaning Weight:
678-820g (23.7-28.7 oz)

Link to Specialist Club:
Macaw Society of America P.O. Box 90037 Burton, MI, 48509-0037

More Info Sites:
http://www.arkive.org/military-macaw/ara-militaris/image-G26335.html

http://www.birdcare.com.au/military_macaw.htm