If the macaw is a hen, I hope that it is not a laying distress - the bird would then have great difficulty laying an egg and could die as a result. Otherwise, this behavior is very atypical and I would recommend paying close attention to whether the bird drinks and eats regularly. I hope it will get better and wish you all the best! Birds are very bad patients, so there is little you can do except wait and see.
My guess would be her tail feather was stuck and painfully pinned under her.
@@maryharmsworth10 we think it may have been masturbation.
If the macaw is a hen, I hope that it is not a laying distress - the bird would then have great difficulty laying an egg and could die as a result. Otherwise, this behavior is very atypical and I would recommend paying close attention to whether the bird drinks and eats regularly. I hope it will get better and wish you all the best! Birds are very bad patients, so there is little you can do except wait and see.
@@VoltageHighest she just laid an egg last week. She seems to be eating and is very active. Will keep a close eye 👁️. Thanks for the heads up.