So after researching I’ve found my way to this point. I have large bird experience and love how Amazons are fairly easy to read when looking for the signs. That said I’ve come to a point where I’ve found different ones available and I’m doing all I can think meet them all.
I know all birds are individuals and that’s top priority, but I have a few questions:
My list:
-Mealy(found one, but age is questionable to my eyes, but I totally can be wrong in my thoughts)
-BFA male(yes I know they’re a hot list bird), this one is 8 months old and has a great disposition. That said I know hormones can change this. I was told this one has never done any bluffing and was told that’s a very good thing? Is that possible and is that a good thing? I’ve also heard “Chaco” type is typically nicer and honestly don’t know anyone with them other than what I read on “the golden cockatoo’s description”
-Mexican Red Head
-Panama
-Cuban
-BFA(Chaco type)
I’m very excited and would love to hear thoughts from those that actually own these, not from people who have read things. Any help with breeders that are great would also be wonderful. My best experiences have been from actual breeders vs middle men. I’m open to a middle men. Handling a potential to be more than a one person bird is important, I do understand that can happen with any bird with the right socialization and I’m more than prepared to do that.
Thank you!
some things to consider when choosing your new life long companion.
When you get a rescue, they come with whatever good/bad habits. I own a DYHA that was a rescue. hes been awesome, but he came with some bad habits. i.e. he is completely terrified of certain things, and training him is different than that of a baby parrot...You also dont know what the bird's diet was...believe it or not, and my Amazon went through some horrific conditions, but when i asked what was his previous diet, they said dog food. I do not know what the long term effects will be on my boy. it may have caused him to get heart or other internal conditions. Currently he seems very healthy, blood tests come back normal and his diet now is very healthy. His weight is also more in the healthy range.
I agree, there are TONS needing rescue, but remember, this bird will more than likely out live you, and if you have a family, their bad habits or good habits will be with you and your entire family for a very very long time. Amazons will shatter glass when they squawk..they can also leave a hefty bite, which at times will cause you to bleed. Some legit rescues will have requirements to have you visit the bird on multiple occasions prior to adopting, help train you and your bird. some rescues tell you to come pick them up and say goodbye and return the bird if you don't want it anymore.
baby bird, you will get from a breeder, to which the baby will be hand fed, help trained to step up, get use to the right foods, and training will be an absolute breeze. downside, if you feel like you want to give up on the bird (i know it sounds horrific, but it happens all the time) now you just contributed to the overall problem with birds in captivity. You also could have instant health issues depending when you get the parrot, more vet visits, constant training till you get into the routine, their poops...they poop way more frequently as babies in comparison to adults. usually after a year they tend to settle down lol
If i had no Parrot, and wanted to own one and do it all over again, i would purchase from a local breeder that i know, obtain the parrot i am interested in as a baby, and see which species is best for me and my family...ask tons of questions. I would also look for a vet that specializes on parrots near me..cause ifi didnt have one, then i wouldnt probably buy a parrot at all. Not saying i regret my rescued Amazon, hes the coolest out of them all, but it was challenging and if i didnt own parrots prior to, i probably would have had to give him up. luckily we both learned and he became a great addition..but it wasnt easy.
I live in Utah, and the breeder i would recommend is Tracis Parrots 4 U here in Utah. They did an awesome job with my Lory..like a really good job, and knowing their process i would 100% trust them to get an Amazon. they also do get in rescued Amazons from time to time to where they have trained to look for new homes. Best of luck to you, and if you havent already, read all the pages on Amazons, has great information. helped me when i first got my boy.
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