Double yellow head amazon

juliansb1 · May 8, 2013

So I just got a new double yellow head from a man who was originally goin to breed him he doesn't hve a bad and is on a bad diet I think he is healthy
I'm just wondering how long it will take him to warm up the owner said he would bark and thinks he says words. Does he talk when he warms up? Should I treat him with apples from my hand? And the owner said if he is outta the cage he would step up in around 3 days
So I was thinking should I have him groomed by someone else and then act as his savior to gain his trust

juliansb1 · May 8, 2013

He is roughly around 1 and a half

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SandyBee · May 8, 2013

He's pretty.
There is no formula to determine how long it will take for him to warm up, it can happen within a few days, weeks, or months. Gaining his trust is the key. Treating him with apples/veggies/nuts from your hand is a good start.
Giving him a safe and happy place helps and good diet of food. Fresh fruits/veggies and pellets. As he gets comfortable he may start sharing his vocabulary with you, this really depends on the bird.
If he needs grooming, nail and/or wing trims I would get someone else to do it, also a vet visit to make sure everything is ok.
Congrats!

juliansb1 · May 8, 2013

Ya I have hand many birds before
I'm just wondering what else I can do to gain his trust I talk to him I leave comedian shows on for him so tht he doesn't feel lonely I also have a ringneck that talks should I move then near eachother so the ringneck can talk to him?

SandyBee · May 8, 2013

Keep talking to him, keeping offering him treats, eat meals with him could go a long way.
Are you keeping him in quarantine? You don't want to expose your ringneck to him until it is safe.
The rest of gaining trust is taking time, he needs to settle in and learn that your safe.

juliansb1 · May 8, 2013

His precious owner has him on alot of sunflower seeds and I'm tryin to change him of seeds into roudy bush

Should I take him somewhere or should I have someone come over
And is it true that if someone else grooms him and then uses towel and I come in after he is groomed will I look like his hero?
Also the orinal owner said that he doesn't fly would that mean his wings were cut to young and never got a chance to learn

To start to teach him step up do I wait for him to get outta the Cage then get him or what?

SandyBee · May 8, 2013

Your choice on whether to take him or have someone come to you.
Well you might look like the hero, at very least you won't be the erson he hates because of it.

About the not flying, hard to say. That could be one reason, or he just doesn't feel comfortable enough to do so, or he doesn't want to. Some Amazons prefer to walk. Only time will answer that question.

Stepping up, Offer a stick or your arm both when in the cage and when out and see how he reacts, from there you can determine his comfort level about this and what training method would be best.You just got him so don't push too hard, establishing trust is the most important thing.

juliansb1 · May 8, 2013

Is it true if you get him groomed by someone else he will think you are his savior and be his hero

So the owner said he can't fly does that mean he had his wing clipped as a baby?

Also how does on transition him to roudy bush

And is it true they begin to use there vocabulary as they become more comfortable?
And how do I win there trust?

juliansb1 · May 8, 2013

Alright ill take him somewhere
And is there a way to determine his age by his head and the amount of yellow?
Ohh alright ill just wait

He bit me and I backed away should I maybe think of putting a towel on my hand for me to be more safe and won't back down? Someone told me to never back down because it makes him feel like if he bites ill back down?

What should I leave playing for him while I'm at school

SandyBee · May 8, 2013

Nope can't tell his age.

Right now you have to learn to read his body language and try not to get bitten.
He needs to know that you are not scared of him, but you respect him as well. SO backing away a small amount and talking nic is how I do it.

I leave cartoons on for my guys or classic rock radio. You have to see what he likes.

juliansb1 · May 8, 2013

Alright

Ohh I see well I'm home alot and talk to him everyday and leave the cage door open the whole time.
Alright

Ohh I see well I leave like Coldplay and then George Lopez so it sounds like alot of people are there. And doesn't feel alone

juliansb1 · May 8, 2013

Also is it possible to teach a bird of 1 and a half to talk if I say words repeatedly

JerseyWendy · May 8, 2013

Hello juliansb1.

BEAUTIFUL DYH you got there! My guess is that he's over 1 year old, due to his extensive red on his wings already. DYH Amazons "usually" reach their full adult coloring by the time they are around 8 years old or so.

As for his wings: If his wings are currently clipped, they WILL regrow as he molts and grows new feathers.

As for his nails: Take him to an Avian Vet if possible and have him checked thoroughly. The vet will also do his nails if needed.

As for his diet: Here are some helpful links

http://www.parrotforums.com/general-health-care/23367-converting-parrots-healthier-diet-tips.html

Parrot Food, Recipes and Diet - Parrot Forum - Parrot Owner's Community

Be patient with your new bird. Take it one day at a time.

christinereed · May 8, 2013

I really like your picture of your new bird. It will just take time for him to get used to you. My DYH is quiet around people she doesn't know. But, she talks when there is music or the TV playing.

juliansb1 · May 8, 2013

How old would you say he is due to the red on his wings?

juliansb1 · May 8, 2013

I am I'm not messing with him and just leaving tv shows for him

JerseyWendy · May 8, 2013

juliansb1 said:
How old would you say he is due to the red on his wings?

No way of telling by his colors.

Does he wear a band??? If so, check out the numbers on there.

Also, if he's wearing a band, is it closed or is it an open band?

juliansb1 · May 8, 2013

Ohh so it's shy? Is there a certain time bird can't talk anymore or can they always

juliansb1 · May 8, 2013

He does not have a band but the previous owner said he got him when he was one and the owner before had him from a baby and he wasn't handfeed
But he is semi tame once played with

juliansb1 · May 8, 2013

There is no band

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