How do you encourage the male amazon to respond to the horny female?

[zoloft]

She tries to sit closely with him, she strokes his head, tummy even feet she is begging him but he does not respond!

 

[Peeker]

It sounds like he's just not interested. It's all about who they choose to be with. If she likes him but he's not that into her, it's not going to happen.

 

[ShellyBorg]

Kind of like humans. No means no. Sorry

 

[JerseyWendy]

What type of Amazons, and how old are they? How long have they been together? What is the living situation like for them (cage setup)?

If you have a mature male, you may want to be a bit careful, as they "can" become mean if their wrong buttons are pushed, even by "begging" females.

 

[zoloft]

If this is about the OWA and the RLA you mentioned in the post regarding infertility in hybrid amazons, it doesn't sound like breeding is imminent. It could be a compatibility issue, it could be that they don't speak the same language, it could be that he thinks she's fat or ugly or has a big beak...who knows. But by his behavior, he is so not into her.

I think its becuase she has a big head!

 

[JerseyWendy]

If this is about the OWA and the RLA you mentioned in the post regarding infertility in hybrid amazons, it doesn't sound like breeding is imminent. It could be a compatibility issue, it could be that they don't speak the same language, it could be that he thinks she's fat or ugly or has a big beak...who knows. But by his behavior, he is so not into her.

 

[sodakat]

Do you know the history of both of these birds?

Here is what Howard Voren says: How imprinted your pet is on humans will be the determining factor

You may want to read all of his articles but especially this one: Pairing a Wild-Caught Bird With a Domestic-Raised Bird | Voren's Aviaries Inc

Howard Voren is THE amazon expert. Articles | Voren's Aviaries Inc

 

[henpecked]

I agree with Ms Sodakat, Howard is the "Man" when it comes to amazons. I know you PM ed me about the nest box and such but,,, I really can't condone helping you to breed hybrid amazons. I breed zons and i'm very ,very careful and spend loads of money pairing good birds. The gene pool is so limited and your hurting it. I just paid 5,000 for a split to blue hen Nape and have to compete with you to sell pet amazons? Sorry just my .02 worth. If your going to do it,,, do it right,, then i'd be glad to help.

PS if i where to mention this situation to Howard Voren he would say i was being too kind. SodaKat,, any time your ready for a "tour" of Howard's aviary ,let me know, it's unbelievable.

 

[MonicaMc]

If you are so intent on breeding, why don't you find a breeding male to try and pair up with your hen? One preferably of the same species?

 

[Jtbirds]

I agree with Ms Sodakat, Howard is the "Man" when it comes to amazons. I know you PM ed me about the nest box and such but,,, I really can't condone helping you to breed hybrid amazons. I breed zons and i'm very ,very careful and spend loads of money pairing good birds. The gene pool is so limited and your hurting it. I just paid 5,000 for a split to blue hen Nape and have to compete with you to sell pet amazons? Sorry just my .02 worth. If your going to do it,,, do it right,, then i'd be glad to help.

PS if i where to mention this situation to Howard Voren he would say i was being too kind. SodaKat,, any time your ready for a "tour" of Howard's aviary ,let me know, it's unbelievable.

I would love to see his aviary.... He has some amazing birds and is truly the expert on amazon breeding... Hen give me a tour lol! And I agree with hen do it right.

But in another note why breed at all! There are so many animals needing homes that you creating these birds is just.... Sad espically because your kinda doing it wrong. I hate to be blunt, but this is what needs said. You have no idea what you are doing and need to research before breeding and do a lot of it. If I was you I'd listen t hen and I'd read up about Howard I'd try to talk to him personally or email him if I was you. I'd seriously consider what you are doing and be responsible and think it all through. If you truly want to create good pet birds to be sold then you must do it right!

Again I am slightly sorry for being so abrupt but what needs to be said needs to be said so you understand it.

 

[Featheredsamurai]

I agree with everyone else. Please don't breed just for the sake of breeding!

You should seperate your pair before the male decides he's had enough and serially injures your female. Do a lot of research before you make another pairing, and don't mix species.

 

[Merlee]

I agree there are enough available birds in rescues, sanctuaries and on CL and they are there because many people don't take the time to research what they are purchasing. Babies are cute, but as soon as that stage passes and they reach maturity, people are wondering what the heck happened and give them up.

Honestly, I don't see any benefits to hybridizing any animal other than for looks and for money for the breeder. It's amazing what the public will buy just for bragging rights.

 

[MikeyTN]

Most of you should know on how I feel about this matter as I'm against hybrids.

The poster obviously don't know much about birds or how to pair birds up. And want to get into breeding? It's a delicate process and unforeseen stuffs may happen. Understand birds first before trying to breed! When you do get into it, please think twice about doing hybrids!

 

[MonicaMc]

By chance, does anyone know where Zoloft lives? And whether or not there is an overabundance of birds? Some countries do not have an overpopulation of birds, which is why I'm asking...

Supply and demand... is there a demand for hybrid amazons? Is there a demand for amazons at all? (not hybrids) Or is there not because there's already so many birds? - just something to consider/think about.

 

[MikeyTN]

The name Zoloft is a anti-depressant drug name....
Not trying to be mean or anything....

 

[zoloft]

By chance, does anyone know where Zoloft lives? And whether or not there is an overabundance of birds? Some countries do not have an overpopulation of birds, which is why I'm asking...

Supply and demand... is there a demand for hybrid amazons? Is there a demand for amazons at all? (not hybrids) Or is there not because there's already so many birds? - just something to consider/think about.

UK! thanks top everyone for explain ing their expertise, even if I ever were to have breeding parrots that make eggss i would never ever sell them, all children deserve to be with mom and dad

 

[MonicaMc]

Parrots can live a long life, even out-living their owners...

From the sounds of it, you just need to do more research, and if you are intent on having chicks, then make sure you sell them as hybrids (assuming this pair ever does reproduce, or even if you have to find a male willing to reproduce with your hen) if you don't end up keeping all. More birds equals more cages, more accessories and toys, more vet trips, etc. Please find a breeder and avian vet who can help you out in emergencies, teach you how to hand feed (if you don't know how to already), make sure your breeding birds are healthy, you have the required equipment for breeding and/or hand raising chicks and you prepared to do this.

Last thing you want to do is getting the supplies when you need them! Or having parents that pluck/mutilate/ignore/overfeed the chicks and having to hand feed when you aren't prepared to. Allowing parrots to reproduce is nothing like having dogs and cats breed. I don't agree with it, but if you going to do it, I want to see it done responsibly.

 

[Jtbirds]

Thank you for considering this more! Just do the research and be smart about it

 

[henpecked]

Mom and Dad would kill the babies after they wean if they don't leave. They actually drive them off in the wild. Not very pretty sight. Please research some more.

 

[Jtbirds]

Just a story about leaving babies with parents we got a call about a pair of blue and golds and a young one in a basement. We responded all was well but the fact the parents were tring to kill the baby they had his head completed baldied and bloodied and without our help he may have died... So don't ever leave parents with young ones as hen stated.