Breeding, what to look for?

[Birdluver]

I do not want my blue and gold macaws to breed. They are my wonderful pets. But I have my female always wondering over to the male's cage. I want to know what to look for so I can stop it before it happens. They are both about 7 years old. I don't much about breeding as it never interested me. Thanks for your help.

Carrie

[Lori~D]

He will simply try to mount her as all animals do. Also they can start to get territorial and clingy to each other. As long as the "out" time is supervised and you do not allow any sleep overs (lol) you should be Ok. If they start to act Clingy its time to put them away and keep them seperate for awhile. I dont know the breeding season of macaws or the nature of your climate but that would be a good thing to know so you can watch them better.

[RenBrownINC]

I applaud you for not wanting your Macs to breed. Theres too many idiots trying to go into the hobby.

Huntress's advice sounds about right. :)

Peace, Ren Brown.

[Birdluver]

Does it have to be a certain temp before they will breed?

Can they still breed with no nest box?

So far, my female is the one that is wondering to him. He just sits there and sometimes will bite at her but only to tell her that that is his cage. They are really not cuddling or sitting right next to each other.

Thank you

Carrie