Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Be Prepared Before Buying A Blue And Gold Macaw It Is A Huge Commitment

Many people dream of owning a Blue And Gold
Macaw. However only a few should actually do it.

Simply pay attention to the numbers of Macaws
being sold by private owners. Far to often people
simply bite off far more than they can chew or
don't understand the amount of time, dedication,
work, commitment involved with owning a Macaw
parrot.

It is likely the beauty, the out of this world
colors, the affectionate/playful natures and
overall intelligence of Macaw parrots that make
these birds nearly irresistible for animal lovers.

To many people unfortunately buy on impulse when
they buy one of these magnificent birds. Buying a
Macaw is to often based on a delightful casual
introduction and not any appreciable amount of
before purchase research.

Properly trained, loving and intelligent Macaws
are not something that just happens. That bird is
the product of love, care, devotion,
understanding and work. For those who own and
love the Macaws, it may be the most gratifying
work but it is work none the less.

Dedicated, reputable breeders hand feeding and
socializing the chicks begins the work for you.
After purchase that socialization must be a
continuing process. Breeder commitment and
dedication is the reason that hand fed babies
make the best companions.

By hand feeding the babies the breeders instill
humans as essential to the babies existence and
as a natural and normal part of his flock. This
makes humans a recognizable part of the birds
family.

It takes a real expert to tame a Macaw Blue And
Gold or other that is not a hand fed chick. Most
of those will just never become as loving, gentle
and happy to be a part of the family as will the
hand fed bird. The first step in socializing any
large companion bird is hand feeding the chicks.

Personal attention by the breeders goes a very
long way, helping to insure anyone willing to
continue the process will likely continue to have
a good natured, trainable and loving bird.

Unfortunately most or too many prospective owners
do not fully grasp the importance of continuing
the socialization process initiated by the
breeder. So having a great deal of time and even
more desire to continue the process is mandatory
before anyone should buy a Macaw.

With large birds like the Blue And Gold Macaw the
socialization process must be ongoing for life.
Left alone to fend on their own Macaws can easily
revert. They may become far more wild than a
loving, gentle companion.

Left alone to long and or to often the Macaw can
easily lose any interest in being that lovable
bird and companion you first purchased. He can
become that feather plucking, aggressive,
extraordinarily loud and destructive bird he is
quite capable of becoming.

Done correctly owning a Macaw parrot is every bit
as gratifying as owning any other pet, for me it
is more. I can think of no other pet that will
bond closer or for as long as the Macaw or other
large parrots.

For me and maybe because Macaws are not
domesicated animals bonding is of a more personal
nature. Perhaps it is the sole fact that the
Macaws are not domesticated that makes bonding so
very remarkable and heartfelt.

Casual pet owners should not consider a Blue And
Gold Macaw. If lacking the time, dedication and
commitment to supply a his needs the Macaw is not
a good choice. The Blue And Gold Macaw almost
demands you spend your time and that you provide
him not just physical care but emotional support
also. He can be almost maniacal in his need of
your attentions but can be just as maniacal when
it comes to showing and giving his affection to
those within his flock.

Primarily due to his loving and friendly nature.
It's seldom that a Blue And Gold Macaw will
prefer to be left alone. A well socialized Macaw
will want to be included in everything you do.
Most of the time A Blue And Gold Macaw simply
wants to be with you helping to do whatever
you're doing. He can't help it. It's his nature.

A Macaw can become an amazing companion only if
you invest your time, your caring, your love,
your understanding and devotion. He easily
becomes just another beautiful bird without your
commitment.

Because owning a Macaw means giving so much of
yourself. It is unlikely to ever duplicate the
experience with any other type of animal. Life
with a Macaw becomes intensely personal and
gratifying. The bonus is. The experience can last
your lifetime.

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Ryleigh Cantrell has owned his Blue And Gold
Macaw (Shadow)since 1978. The two are
inseperable. Visit
http://www.squidoo.com/parrots-R-kids-too to
learn more about Blue And Gold Macaws

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