Well, I hear that males are more curious, and are louder. Is this true? I also hear that females make better companions ... true of false? I just want one that will be a better companion to me. Also, why are males darker blue than female? Female are like electric blue, and males are darker, and prettier (no offence to female macaws LOL).
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Like the first answerer said, it really depends on the bird. However, there are a few generalizations that can be made about both gender, but are not necessarily followed in all circumstances.
Males tend to be more outgoing and playful, but that means they're not ones for a long cuddle. They are like birds with ADHD, always moving around, and this should be taken into account. They like to be loud, yes, but whether or not they are louder than most females depends on the bird. Most males have a habit of getting into trouble, so make sure to bird-proof your house before bringing your new pet into the home.
Female macaws on the other hand sometimes tend to be a bit grumpier, and tend to hold grudges longer than males. They are more content to just sit in a limited amount of space, but still need a considerable amount of room. They will seem a bit quieter but they will scream as loud as any male.
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I would personally get a male, because the females tend to get quite aggressive during "those days". After all, you can't spay a bird.
We have a female B & G macaw and she is just as loud , silly, lovable, stubborn, mean, stuck up, sweet, attention deficit, and opinionated as any other macaw I have meet. With macaws the sex doesn't really matter as far as temperament goes. Pretty much they are what they are. Each bird is as individual as it's owner. Different times of the year they act differently and different times in their lives they act differently this goes for both male and females.
The color may have to do with where the macaws ancestors were from in the wild and it's diet rather than the sex of the bird. Macaws are not a breed that can be distinguished by color or sexual dimorphism. Macaws have to be DNA sexed unless the bird lays an egg. You can't sex them visually.
Their likeliness to bond with you depends on how much time you can spend giving your undivided attention to your macaw everyday (not just when you feel like it) along with other important things in it's environment. Also your fear of that big beak can determine who's the boss in your pet vs. owner relationship.
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com The size of it's cage, the proper toys to keep it stimulated, and it's diet are all things you have to consider to keep your macaw healthy & happy. Trust me if our macaw isn't happy then no one at your house is going to be happy.
My two suggestions are for your entire family to read as much as they can and interact with the macaw your thinking about purchasing before you bring it home.
