THE BEST NO MESS FEEDER FOR MACAWS

Less thrown seed, less waste, less daily cleanup. Built for macaw cages and aviaries.

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Macaw

Large, intelligent, long-lived parrot

Behavioral Profile

Mess Potential High
Low High
Vocalization Level Very high
Quiet Loud

Species Specifications

Size

76 to 86 cm long, including the tail

Weight

900 to 1300 g

Feather Type

Sleek, low-dust feathers

Lifespan

30 to 50 years

Temperament

Intelligent, social, affectionate and loud

Origins

Central and South America

Suitable Foods

Formulated pellets as the base, plus daily fresh vegetables and some fruit, with nuts and seed as limited treats

Care Level

Advanced

Care Notes

Common Feeding Mistakes
The biggest mistake is a diet built on seed or nuts. Both are high in fat and low in vitamins, so a macaw fed mostly on them can develop obesity, fatty liver disease, and vitamin A deficiency. Make formulated pellets the base of the diet, offer fresh vegetables and a little fruit each day, and keep nuts as an occasional treat rather than a staple.
Habitat Requirements
Macaws are big, active birds that need the largest cage or aviary you can provide, with room to fully stretch and flap. Give them sturdy perches of varying diameter, plenty of tough chew toys and foraging enrichment, and daily time out of the cage. Keep the cage out of draughts and harsh afternoon sun.
Handling & Socialisation
Macaws bond strongly and need consistent, gentle daily interaction to stay tame and confident. Start handling early, keep sessions short and positive, and set clear boundaries to head off biting and dominance. A bored or lonely macaw may scream or pluck, so social time and mental stimulation are essential, not optional.

THE MACAWS MESS PROBLEM

Cage-mounted feeders are the most effective way to feed big parrots like macaws. By fixing the feeder securely to the cage, food stays contained, stable and accessible, instead of spilling across the cage floor and the room around it.

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Husks sprayed outside the cage

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Seed wasted during constant shelling

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Mess building up on cage floors and trays

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More frequent cleaning and refilling

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Seed Cube keeps husks and seed contained inside the feeding area.

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THE FIX

SEED CUBE KEEPS HUSKS CONTAINED

Enclosed feeding reduces husk spray, waste, and daily cleanup.

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Less husk scatter outside the cage
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Less wasted seed during feeding
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Cleaner cage floors and trays

MORE REASONS TO CHOOSE SEED CUBE

Safe by design

Safe by design

Thick SGS-tested UV-stabilised cast acrylic and stainless steel hardware. Smooth edges for your bird.
Aussie owned

Aussie owned

Family business based in NSW. Local team behind every order.
Owner approved

Owner approved

Over 10,000 Seed Cubes in real homes with hundreds of glowing reviews.
Fast support

Fast support

Reach out by email or chat. We actually reply and help.
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SIZE GUIDE

WHICH SEED CUBE SUITS MACAWS?

Macaws are large, powerful parrots and need the biggest feeder in the range. The Large Seed Cube is built to handle their size, strength and feeding force.

Large Seed Cube dimensions: 26 × 21 × 21 cm
Weight: approximately 1.8 kg

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Large size suits Macaws perfectly
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Fits standard Macaw cages and indoor aviaries
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Enough capacity without crowding
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If you keep Macaws, choose the Large Seed Cube
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MOUNTING

STAYS STABLE DURING FEEDING

Macaws climb, lean and brace their full weight while they eat. A feeder that shifts or flexes turns feeding into chaos, so the Seed Cube mounts firmly to the cage bars and stays put.

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Secure mounting keeps the feeder steady
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No swinging or tipping during feeding
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Designed for cage mounting, not loose bowls
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Feeding stays controlled and contained
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Designed for Macaws

WHY SEED CUBE WORKS FOR MACAWS

Macaws are strong, deliberate eaters with powerful beaks. Seed Cube is built to handle force, movement and repeated daily use without failing or spilling.

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Enclosed feeding area traps husks
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Clear acrylic allows easy food visibility
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Comfortable access for small Macaw bodies
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Stable design prevents movement
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Husks stay inside the cube, not on your floor

Why the Large Seed Cube works long term

The Large Seed Cube supports Macaw feeding habits while keeping cages cleaner day after day.

Trusted by Wildlife Experts

We're proud to be supported by people who dedicate their lives to the wellbeing of birds.

Ben Dessen — TV Personality, CEO & Director - Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
★★★★★

Ben Dessen

TV Personality, CEO & Director - Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

“We are so grateful to the team at Seed Cube for their generous ongoing sponsorship and support of our wildlife rescue and rehabilitation work. Not only does Seed Cube provide a monthly monetary donation, but they also donated some of their amazing and innovative products! We have been using the Seed Cubes with a number of our native animals and they make such a massive difference reducing food waste and mess. They are really durable and great quality, and our animals and volunteers love using them on a daily basis.”

MACAW FEEDING AND SEED CUBE FAQs

Common questions about feeding Macaws and keeping the cage clean with Seed Cube.

The Large Seed Cube is the right size for macaws. It gives a big parrot room to get its head and beak in to feed, while keeping seed and husks contained inside the feeder.

The Large Seed Cube is made from thick, SGS-tested cast acrylic with stainless steel hardware, built to handle strong, deliberate parrot beaks and daily use. Like any feeder it is not indestructible, so keep offering plenty of dedicated chew toys alongside it.

Yes. Macaws flick and sort food as they eat, which normally throws seed across the room. The enclosed design keeps that mess inside the feeder instead of on the cage floor and surrounding area.

It fixes securely to the cage bars with stainless steel hardware, either inside the cage or over an open feed door. A secure mount matters for macaws because they lean, climb and brace while feeding.

Both work. Mounting inside suits birds that like to feed within their space. Mounting over a feed door lets you refill without opening the cage, which is handy for a large parrot.

Macaws take the Large Seed Cube. The Small is built for budgie and cockatiel sized birds and is too small for a macaw.

Yes. It uses UV-stabilised, SGS-tested cast acrylic with smooth edges and stainless steel fittings, chosen to be safe around birds.

The Seed Cube unhooks quickly, tips out, and rinses clean. Adding the slide-in Easy-Tray lets you swap a fresh tray in while the other is washed, so you skip a full clean every day.

Most birds take to it quickly, but for a cautious macaw, introduce it gradually. Mount it near the existing bowl with a favourite food inside, and let your bird explore it in its own time.

Yes. The Seed Cube holds pellets, chopped vegetables and fruit as well as seed. The Easy-Tray makes it easy to serve and change fresh food without mess.

The Large Seed Cube holds a generous serve for a macaw. For fresh food that spoils, offer it fresh each day rather than leaving large amounts sitting in the feeder.

By keeping seed and husks contained rather than scattered on the floor, it reduces the spilled food that attracts pests and sprouts around the cage.

SEED CUBE SETUPS FOR MACAWS

4.9 from 96 reviews
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Giving Back

SUPPORT NATIVE WILDLIFE WITH EVERY PURCHASE

Every Seed Cube order helps fund the work of Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in Sydney’s northwest. A portion of each sale goes toward caring for injured and orphaned native animals.

Hills Wildlife Sanctuary has been rescuing and rehabilitating Australian wildlife since 1977. Set on 35 acres of bushland beside Berowra Valley National Park, their team of vets, zoo keepers, carers and volunteers provides treatment, long term care for animals that cannot be released, and training for wildlife carers across NSW.

When you choose Seed Cube, you help support real hands on work that protects Australia’s native birds and other wildlife.

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Meet the founders

An Aussie family brand, built for cleaner bird feeding.

Hi, we are Russell and Peita.

Seed Cube started at home with one very determined Alexandrine. After years of cracked plastic, slipped mounts, and constant clean ups, we realised most feeders were not built to handle real birds or daily use.

We set out to build something we would actually trust.
That same focus on strength, stability, and cleaner feeding now guides how we design feeders for daily cage use.

There are now over 10,000 Seed Cubes in use worldwide. We do not build feeders to be cheap. We build them so feeding feels easier and spaces feel calmer.

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Aussie owned Sydney based family business.
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Real bird owners Built from living with birds, not from a desk.
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10,000+ Cubes Proven in real cages and homes.
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DURABLE BY DESIGN. BUILT FOR DAILY MACAW FEEDING.

Cheap feeders crack, fall, and need replacing. Seed Cube’s thick acrylic and stainless hardware are built to handle daily Macaw feeding and last long term.