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Hyacinth Macaw
Hyacinth Macaw also known as hyacinthine macaw or blue macaw.Known as the gentle giants, hyacinth macaws are highly prize for their beauty and personality. Hyacinths are the largest of all parrots with tails almost as long as their bodies. Macaws are lively boisterous birds and require generous living space.Hyacinths are a irridescent violet-blue. They have bright yellow eye-rings and a small yellow facial patch next to the lower beak. Their beaks are large and strong for opening large nuts. The tongue has a yellow stripe. The eyes are brown. Age or sex cannot be determined by eye color. The tail is long and tapered. The undersides of the wings and tail.
Personality
Personality – Young hand raise hyacinths are gentle and typically easily handle by many people. They can have problems with initial adaptation however and should be allow ample time to become accustom to their new home. They should be socialize and expose to a variety of experiences veterinary visits other pets, visitors wing and nail trims car rides at a young age to avoid fearful behavior. Macaws can make excellent pets, especially Hyacinths. Hyacinths are very loud as well as destructive. While some speak, most macaws have limited ability to mimic. They are particularly animate and comical in their movements. Macaws are very intelligent and relatively easy to train. They are a favorite for shows and trick training.Dietary needs
Dietary needs – All macaws need plenty of energy for good health. Their natural foods, palm nuts are rich in oils, and calories. Macaws should be fed a formulated (pelleted or extrud diet) as a basis for good nutrition. The diet should be supplement with fresh fruits and vegetables daily to add variety and psychological enrichment. Feed approximately ¾ cup of Kaytee Exact, especially the large size-chunky. Also offer 3/4 cup of fresh fruits and vegetables. Give nuts daily as treats. The best nuts are macadamias walnuts pecans, almonds and filberts. Peanuts and Brazil nuts should be crack and inspect for mold or contamination prior to feeding. Hyacinths tend to become almost addict to nuts. Over time eating nuts almost exclusively will lead to poor health. A small amount of high fat seeds should also be provid. Vitamin supplements are not need for birds that are eating a formulated diet.