How To Transport A Macaw? A Detailed Guide

Last Updated on February 7, 2022

Macaws are more extensive than other parrots, and it’s quite challenging to keep them in a cage. Macaws require a slightly big cage and an open place such as backward, garden and aviaries, etc., to play. 

You can not keep Macaws in closed apartments and other small places. The question that comes to mind is if the Macaws are as big, how is it possible to transfer them from one place to another? How to transport Macaws from home to the vet or other places? 

Macaws are, although big and require ample space. But it’s pretty simple to transport Macaws from one place to another if you get to know the tricks and tricks about their movement.  Closed containers, cages, net shells, and other boxes having holes can transfer Macaws from one place to another. 

Macaws require a lot of time for the taming process, but it’s quite easy to tackle them in any condition once they are tamed. Transportation of Macaws is also an easy job to do, but there are some essential points to keep in mind while transferring Macaws, all of these primary points are important to follow. Without wasting time, let’s discuss those points in detail; so that it can help you to know about complete details. 

How To Transport A Macaw: 

There can be different ways which can be used to transport Macaw. With its giant size, Macaw is tough to handle at the start, but when a Macaw is used to your company and tamed adequately, then it is not a big deal to make Macaw transportation. A transport cage would be safer to use while transporting Macaws if they do not have a proper place; they can hurt themselves. 

Transport cage: Transport cage or travel bag used for Macaws should be more than 20 inches to 40 inches. So that Macaw can easily fit into the cage or can not hurt themselves. Transport cages are a much safer option than regular cages. 

Also Read About: What Size Cage Does a Macaw Need?

How To Transport Macaws In A Car?

If traveling via car or other vehicles such as Van, coasters, etc.  Macaws should be transported in small cages according to their size, along with bird carriers (bags type) that contain their food perches and a small cup of water.

 Travel food treats for parrots such as Macaws are also available in the market. It is not safe for Macaws to be roaming freely in the car while you are driving. It’s dangerous for both of you. So make sure to keep Macaws in the cage. Whether they are in a good mood, do not take the risk to make them accessible. 

How Do I Transport Macaws To The Vet?

Make sure to keep your parrot pet Macaws in the dark, quiet container or cage, such as a box. Use a cardboard box with holes, or use a carrier bag from local pet stores. Use a pet carrier cage or crate with proper ventilation so that Macaws can breathe easily. Make sure to have a carrier bag or other boxes a little bigger than the size of your Macaws body. 

How Do You Move Macaws Across The Country?

While across country transportation, make it possible for the Macaws to get across by leaving it open. When your parrot pet feels like moving across the region or country, allow them to make it independently.

But when you are going to proceed with your Macaws out of the country, try to bring them in large cages or containers so that they can move freely. You can move Macaws toys, foods, water cups, etc., into that cage. Make sure that it should be comfortable for a parrot. 

How To Transport Macaws Home/Cage?

If you need to transport a Macaw’s cage, try to bring Macaws out of the cage while moving its cage to not be problematic for a parrot. But if you have to transport it long-distance, make sure to move it slowly and gently. Remember Macaw’s home (their proper living space/Big Cage) should be double Macaws’ size so that Macaws can freely live there. 

How Do You Transport Macaws From One Home To Another Home?

While moving from one home to another home for some time, make sure to keep all the essentials of your parrot Macaws in its cage. Use of a spare carrier bag will be more feasible while staying at another home. Make sure to take care of all of its needs. It’s essential to keep them happy, active, and joyful. 

Basic Points To Remember While Transportation Of Macaw:

Macaws are one of the friendly, active, and social parrot species; moving or transporting Macaws will not be difficult if they are trained enough, but there are some points to take care of:

• Always notice your parrot mood while transporting them. If Macaws are loud or aggressive, don’t move them from one place to another.
• The best time for transporting your Macaws is when it’s sleeping or in a good mood.
• The best time of day for Macaws Transportation is in the early morning or late night. 
• Always try to keep them in the dark during transportation.
• Carrier bags or travel bags are good options for the transportation of Macaws.
• Do not forget to feed Macaws properly before transportation.
• Never leave them freely into the car or other vehicle while transportation.
• Always remember to keep Macaw’s food and water with them at the time of transportation. 

Conclusion:

Macaws are famous for pet parrot species because they are friendly, pleasant, talkative, and active parrot choices. Transporting a macaw from one place to another is not as tough as it can be, depending on the mood swings of Macaws. 

So make sure to take care of all the vital points discussed in this article. Thus, taking care of these minor things will not affect both you and your Macaw. And it will be safe and easy to transport Macaw.