Going on 3rd week with Roxie... Questions???

Okay, so I've had Roxie for 3 weeks now and I've followed a lot of the advice I've received on here. This last Sunday I was gone about 6 hours, but my Mom was home and she spent time with her, when I returned home, she actually let me scratch/pet her head and she seemed to miss me and seemed to really enjoy it. I felt so happy. I know someone had given advice to leave her wanting more. I figured that's why it worked but not sure. I didn't purposely want to be gone that long, just had it planned for a while. Anyway, so the next day, she was the complete opposite and of course I didn't feel so happy (i still love her just human and felt the difference in her mood). I know she's a bird and they have their moods and I'm in no way trying to rush her, but it just felt so awesome to feel she trusted me so much. Can anyone please give me some more tips? Overall, I think she is doing great she lets us hold her, she steps up and I bought her all kinds of toys to keep her busy. I Now see that being a bird Mom is very up and down , Will it always be like this? This in no way means that I don't love her or am not in it forever, just curious to know. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

Life with a new Amazon can be difficult. It is even more difficult when one has no history to draw from. There is no question that having a handbook would be so useful, after all, depending on the time of day others are not always available to answer questions or provide support. With great luck, there is such a book: Companion Parrot Handbook, by Sally Blanchard. It is available direct from her - web search her website. It is well worth the cost and will provide support though your long life with your Amazon.

There are those lucky few that have an instant bond, a story book relationship. Then there is what the rest of us must hour by hour, day by day, week by week, etc, etc, etc, work to develop.

Yes, it can become much better. But, its a day by day trust building process. My first Amazon was a rehome with only a couple of feathers here and there. Each one after that sweetheart has also been rehomed. I have never had the joy of working with a baby, a fresh slate. Enjoy the day by day ups and downs, they will be warm memories in the not so distant future.

I have had Amy since she was a pup...16 weeks old. She is now 27. She is very bonded to me,but she still has her moments!

Jim

Thanks. I notice evenings she is calmer and I'm just learning her moods and all about her. She is really great and I can already tell when she is trying to tell me something or get a treat We have made great progress and I think I have to just focus on that and keep doing what we've been doing.