SkyDancer
Meeting neighbors
Hi guys! So some of you have been following my posts of Pikachu, Grinchie and Yoshi, our 3 Amazon boys.
These boys were rescued (altogether) from owners whose health was declining. They’ve been living together in an outdoor aviary (from what I understand) for the past 1-2 years.
Beforehand, all 3 were handleable. Grinchie is around 23 and is a BF Male. Pikachu is estimated to be around 12 (but not positive) and is a DYH Male. Yoshi is around 12 and is a BF Male.
They have always lived together. I got them a corner cage and put it in our living room so that they could be in the center of everything going on. I ordered probably $400 worth of toys. They have everything from hanging blocks to shred to paper straws to boxes to various perches and even a large bird bath. They are getting Mazuri pellets with fresh fruits and vegetables every day.
They have shown minimal to no interest in any of the wood or paper toys. Pikachu and Grinchie did like the foraging toys I put up. I hung a skewer with a bunch of veggies and some fruit and it seemed to be a hit.
Their cage is a play top and I leave the cage door open all day for them to come and go as they please, but they never really seem to come out of the cage and when I reach in to clean the cage or hang a toy, the boys either back up or lunge and try to bite.
What are some favorite treats for Amazons? How would you recommend starting to bond and build a relationship with these guys?
I would appreciate any and all suggestions on where we go from here. We love our boys and want to give them the best life possible.
These boys were rescued (altogether) from owners whose health was declining. They’ve been living together in an outdoor aviary (from what I understand) for the past 1-2 years.
Beforehand, all 3 were handleable. Grinchie is around 23 and is a BF Male. Pikachu is estimated to be around 12 (but not positive) and is a DYH Male. Yoshi is around 12 and is a BF Male.
They have always lived together. I got them a corner cage and put it in our living room so that they could be in the center of everything going on. I ordered probably $400 worth of toys. They have everything from hanging blocks to shred to paper straws to boxes to various perches and even a large bird bath. They are getting Mazuri pellets with fresh fruits and vegetables every day.
They have shown minimal to no interest in any of the wood or paper toys. Pikachu and Grinchie did like the foraging toys I put up. I hung a skewer with a bunch of veggies and some fruit and it seemed to be a hit.
Their cage is a play top and I leave the cage door open all day for them to come and go as they please, but they never really seem to come out of the cage and when I reach in to clean the cage or hang a toy, the boys either back up or lunge and try to bite.
What are some favorite treats for Amazons? How would you recommend starting to bond and build a relationship with these guys?
I would appreciate any and all suggestions on where we go from here. We love our boys and want to give them the best life possible.