QuakerYosh
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I need some advice on care for a amazon parrot I'm thinking about buying one just don't know
Can I ask how many birds you have already?I need some advice on care for a amazon parrot I'm thinking about buying one just don't know
I know its thefinchfarm ordered 1 African grey then next thing I know 8 cockatoos were ordered when I looked at them I didn't even add them to my cart then with flybabies something came up so couldn't buy the quakers either i had to cancel thorder I felt bad about that... But that's the explanation. One last thing I understand that they can live upwards of 80yrs old and I am understanding if I decide to purchase a big bird they live a long time I've got a budgie too don't know how to post a pic thoughYou seem to be waffling between species. I suggest you take a step back and really decide which one you want before you buy. Especially considering these species you're looking at are 40+ year commitments. I don't know you well enough to say whether your previous purchases (that you say you've cancelled) were made on impulse or not, but it doesn't seem like a lot of thought was put into it before the purchases were made.
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I agree, the males can be a challenge. Not impossible however as I have a male DYH. 21 years old.. And the females tend to tolerate other birds better than the males.If you are remotely waffling back and forth between different species, then I'd advise holding off on an amazon. If you decide to go for it, I'd personally recommend a female unless you just really hit it off big time with a male and have no plans on ever bringing another large or medium sized green bird into the house ever. Even then, males can be a challenge. Amazons are moody. Some of them are really hands on. Others are sweet babies and when they mature they are hands off. Sometimes even when mature a bird will go a few months of preferring no touching and then suddenly want scratches again. Before getting an amazon make sure you are okay with either as you never know quite how the bird will mature. Yellow headed amazons can have a temper. When hormones fly they can attack. If you have children or a spouse that you are protective of, maybe don't get an amazon. Its not unheard of for them to go flying off their perch and attack someone. Usually someone they see as a rival. Or attack their favorite person to drive them away from the rival. My females are not at all trustworthy with other parrots. Honestly, they are easier than many parrot species. But, they quickly grow out of the "oh look at the cute little snuggle baby" phase. They won't like you just because you spent money on them and you feel they should like you. You have to be worthy in the bird's opinion. If you are pushy with your affection, or the bird just doesn't like you, you will bleed. You will bleed occasionally anyway because its an amazon and they have a temper. Unlike many species, you can usually see it coming, so once you've been bit a few times you can easily see the pattern. They do better in low key, quiet households that don't have a lot of excitement. Excited amazons tend to be biting amazons. I find my female amazons to be nearly perfect. The males can be a bit much depending on the individual. Also, one does not simply order an amazon. Personally, I would not sell an amazon to someone unless they were asking me questions about the individual's personality. They can vary widely an one amazon is not like the next.
I think they are just variable with getting along with other birds. In my house, the males give me by far the worst bites. But, the females are the most dangerous to other birds. I've taken a bite from a female amazon a couple times because I put my hand in between her and her intended target which was another bird. My males don't usually go after other birds outright. But, boy I have to watch body language and trust that sixth sense when it comes hormone season before I even think about picking up my 11 year old male. He turned 8 years old and bang, went from a mostly sweet baby to bit the snot out of my thumb and was mostly unhandleable for 6 months. Now at 11, I can usually handle him during the hormone season and give scratches. But, its fairly random. Most days I can handle him briefly, others for no apparent reason he's beyond being reasoned with. My males are also territorial where my females are not. I have to have the scary stick with me if I'm going to swap toys or do cage maintenance with my pet male. My females I can reach in no problems ever.I agree, the males can be a challenge. Not impossible however as I have a male DYH. 21 years old.. And the females tend to tolerate other birds better than the males.
Oh I agree with you on that. Poppers was a female. She liked all birds, and wasn't one to cause problems. She kept to herself, but was buddy buddy with grey grey. Whom is a male.I think they are just variable with getting along with other birds. In my house, the males give me by far the worst bites. But, the females are the most dangerous to other birds. I've taken a bite from a female amazon a couple times because I put my hand in between her and her intended target which was another bird. My males don't usually go after other birds outright. But, boy I have to watch body language and trust that sixth sense when it comes hormone season before I even think about picking up my 11 year old male. He turned 8 years old and bang, went from a mostly sweet baby to bit the snot out of my thumb and was mostly unhandleable for 6 months. Now at 11, I can usually handle him during the hormone season and give scratches. But, its fairly random. Most days I can handle him briefly, others for no apparent reason he's beyond being reasoned with. My males are also territorial where my females are not. I have to have the scary stick with me if I'm going to swap toys or do cage maintenance with my pet male. My females I can reach in no problems ever.
Hmmm I noticed that too....not even a feather or or floofy.When threads go on I always have to wonder.... what the heck happened to the original poster? I ain't seen hide nor hair ( not even a feather!) from this person since he started the thread.
As long as you have the time and commitment then why not, just do your research, find out what they like and don't like, what climate they like to be in, what foods they can and cannot eat and the type of cage they needI need some advice on care for a amazon parrot I'm thinking about buying one just don't know
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I got my Amazon by inheretance. Something to consider for a floof that lives for multiple generations in a family. I advise getting a bank account setup for their care. Expect to have to spend cash on wood for toys. I drop a few hundred every few months so Buddy never runs out, that's to make his toys. If premade toys... expect to spend much more. I spend a ton of money on food weekly. Fresh produce is very necessary to care for any fid. I also sprout seeds & to be sure Buddy gets proper nutrition, I have a wide variety of these items. There was a cost involved to buy mason jars for storage & the necessary grains & lentils, beans & seeds. They are lasting forever, luckily. I owned a foodsaver vaccuum sealer before Buddy came but now I can't imagine not having one just for his foods. Let's not forget his Harrison's pellets & Ciatec cookies. More output $.
Please be sure to check out our food court & marketplace. Our AA vendors have birds & design for birds. I spent a ton of cash going elsewhere 1st & it was a mistake. I spent a ton of cash on junk made by box pet companies. AA vendors will often custom make things so if your fid has an issue w/ a color (as an example) say red, they can often remove & replacr that item on a toy.
Parrots are costly & can be hormonal. Buddy is between 27 & 29 (best guess). He's a male & can be so gentle w/ his beak. If he is fearful or stressed because of someone new he can lunge quickly. He has issues w/ men now even tho it was my Dad who was his 1st owner for approx. 25 years. His toys help greatly w/ his hormones. If I didn't have those his beak would become overgrown & would probably have a ripple effect on his overall health because he couldn't eat properly.
I love him forever & to the moon. I would never want any other type of a bird, if something happened to him, it would be another Zon. Buddy is a Mexican Red Headed. He is very smart even tho he barely speaks anything other than bird, he understands english quite well. My Dad & I both talk(ed) to him lots every day. He had been trained very well by what I built off of what my Dad taught him. He has work he does almost every day (work is his tricks).
I'm not sure I'd get a female only because of their egg laying. Female birds can get eggs stuck that have to be removed surgically. I'm assuming this is a costly procedure. It's only for that reason I'd personally not get a female. Now I'm not sure how prevalent this issue is in females but I'd fear it, but that's just me.
Let me know of there's anything else you may want to know.
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