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Question
Hii,
My name is Mohab,
I have some questions about Red Shouldered Macaw.
Well, Can i teach this Parrot how to speak, (i dont want him to give a speech) :), just a few words, can i teach him?

2nd question is How old is this one, (the adveristed on in the website), and the average length of life for him?

3rd question, Do u provide certifications, (medical ones) abt this one if i Bought it.
I am looking to buy this one sooner,

Thanks for help, and looking forward to hear expert's opinion.


thanks, and regards
Mohab Nabil  

Answer
Mohab Nabil-

Any macaw can learn to speak. Just pick a simple phrase for the bird to learn and use it often. It helps if you use it in context, so that your bird will learn to use it appropriately also. (For example- saying "hello" when you enter the room and not mindlessly repeating "hello" to the bird over and over again.)

I don't know which bird you are refering to advertised on the website. There are dozens and dozens of macaws advertised for sale on internet at various internet sites.  Macaws can live to be 50 to 80 years of age. They should outlive any owner if properly cared for (and assuming no accidents happen).

I'm not selling a bird, so I do not provide certificates of any kind.

Here are some links to articles on internet about purchasing a quality, healthy bird:

http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww7e.htm

http://www.companionparrot.com/articles/questions.html

http://www.companionparrot.com/articles/birdshop.html

I hope this helps. :)

-Maggie