We all know that highly social, intelligent birds such as parrots do not fare well when bored. Excessive screaming, feather-plucking, pacing and other harmful behaviors quickly take hold when parrots are kept alone and left without stimulation. Macaws are especially hard to accommodate – their incredible strength and boundless energy present a real challenge to owners seeking to keep them busy. A spate of questions on this topic, posed recently by macaw owners, has prompted me to write this article. Read More »