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How to bond with a macaw
Learn how to correctly pet your macaw.
Proper handling is a vital part of acclimating and socializing your new bird. Pet or caress its head and feet only, as it might interpret full strokes from the head to tail as mating behavior.

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(1). Some cages are not very large so gaining experience inside a small, but active macaw, it will get used to its new surroundings and will not begin to fuss when you leave the cage. Recognize that macaws are generally solitary creatures.;
(2). It is particularly helpful for dealing with hyperactive, aggressive or fearful macaws. Because macaws are energetic and aggressive, they tend to jump or emerge from hiding, so everything you do is courteous.;
(3). Move your macaw closer to a nearby area and move your hands into the air as appropriate. Move your macaw towards a spot where it has plenty of room to run and play.;
(4). It might become more possessive of you if it views you as a mate instead of as a companion. It'll appreciate head scratches, where itchy new feathers grow that it can't quite reach.;
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