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Male Macaw Compatability

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Question
I would like to purchase another macaw, and I was wondering if introducing a male macaw with another male macaw is possible, or even advisable.
Thank you, Geri

Answer
For two large birds such as macaws that have never been together especially adding the same sex is not advisable. They could fight and even a small fight can cause serious damage. I never advise getting another bird of any species and making them share a cage, because that is like me just picking another person and making him sleep in your bedroom and you don't have any say and it is a complete stranger. If you want to get another macaw you will still need to get another LARGE cage for it and keep them separate.