How to Raise a Healthy Macaw
How to Raise a Healthy Macaw with its bright, colorful plumage and intelligent, fun-loving disposition, the macaw is an excellent family pet. Of course, these large-sized birds have their own unique personality and behavior traits that owners should be aware of. 
Macaws are finicky creatures that require special care and attention to ensure they happy and healthy. Here, we’re going to reveal some fun facts about the macaw and then tell you what it takes to raise a healthy macaw.
Macaws Eat Clay
Wild macaws regularly feed on clay licks for valuable minerals and nutrients, particularly sodium and vitamin B12. Most macaws in the Amazon Basin consume clay every day when it is not raining!
In fact, several studies have even linked the use of clay licks to the Macaw’s breeding season. When a female is preparing to breed, she may consume a greater amount of nutrients to help raise her young. This strengthens both the mother and chick’s health.
Of course, it’s probably best to avoid feeding your macaw clay licks. While they frequently consume them in the wild, clay licks often contain toxins as well as beneficial nutrients
They Live 100 Years
Lifespan varies depending on a number of different factors, but macaws in captivity — when properly cared for — can live up to 100 years! There are even reports of macaws living over 100 years, though most tend to live to be 30-35 years old. This is quite longer than your typical feline or canine household pet!
If you’re thinking about raising a macaw, make sure you are willing to commit the time to raising it. Far too many people make the decision to adopt and raise a macaw without realizing just how long these magnificent birds can live. They are on our list as one of the top companion birds that you can raise.