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roberto

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I recently took in an amazon parrot that is roughly thirty years old. The owner of the bird passed away several years ago and he has been passed around several times scince. The last stop he made he was severly abused and neglected. He is not very freindly, in fact he is a jerk. Understandably so after what hes been through. I have never owned a bird and honestly have no idea what to do with him. The bird is realy cool, and I cant stand to see him keep bouncing from home to home, so hes stuck here I geuss. Can anybody help me and give me some advise to make this birds life a little more enjoyable and get him to trust that I wont hurt him?
 

Spiritbird

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Thank you for taking in this bird. Please give him a nice name and not call him jerk. I suggest you get the book Parrots for Dummies. It is a very good reference when you are starting out and afterwards. Amazons can be tricky so you will need to do your homework. They tend to eat well and may get overweight. They need lots of attention, stimulation and one on one time with you outside of cage. There are many things in the home that are toxic to birds that you should learn such as teflon coatings on anything, candels, room sprays, plug in, cigarette smoke or any other type of smoke. Please enjoy his company. Birds and wonderful creatures to share your life with.

http://www.avianweb.com/toxicfoods.html

http://www.avianweb.com/amazons.htm
 
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antoinette

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Sunny South Africa !!!
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You sure took on a big responsibility, taking the Amazon Bo.
SB has given you great advise, and very informative links. Go ahead, read them through, anything more you require go ahead and ask. We will do our utmost best to help you.
 

SharonC

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If Bo turns out to be anything like Fred, you're going to be glad you adopted him.:)Do read what you can in relation to Amazons. They can be a little difficult, and it's easy to create behavioral problems without knowing it!

Psssst...Amazons can usually be "jerks" at some time or another. Just don't let him hear you say it!!!! LOL!
 

Birdzhaven

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B&G Macaw, African Grey Congos, Timnehs, Brown-necks, Meyers, DYH Amazon... :-)
That was very generous of you to give him a home. My wife and I adopted a DYH Amazon last year and the other comments are in line with our experience as well. We were warned that Amazons can be very hormonal and challenging birds, but we really enjoy the little man. I have included a link to our blog that recaps our experience with "Popeye."

“Popeye” – Our Double Yellow Head Amazon | Life at Birdzhaven

It will take patience to earn his trust but they are amazing birds. Hopefully his personality will shine with time.
 

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