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
