Belgaram
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Greetings everyone. We have recently rescued a Blue Fronted Amazon from absolute deplorable conditions. The cage was disgusting, the water bowl was filled with scum, there was 4 inches of poop at the bottom etc. The previous owners were distraught because they could not take care of her because of her over aggressive behavior (they obtained her from a livestock auction and she is missing half of a toe on each foot.....) I do not doubt that they did not care for this beautiful bird, but there was a fear that developed from ferocious attacks.
We have had parrots for a long time, and while we have always had very loving stable birds, we could not let this poor parrot continue in it's current state. She does NOT like women at ALL. She flew at my wife while we were there and attacked her biting her hand several times (when we were attempting to get her in the carrier). My wife was able to get her in the carrier but not after taking some vicious bites. We got her home and I power washed and disinfected the cage and scrubbed all of the toys, her bowls etc. She appears to be over weight, so until we can get her to the vets (holiday weekend) we won't know. She has taken to me somewhat in that I was able to get her to actually step up (took a bite or 2, but she came willingly and I did not force myself on her at all) She blows me kisses and actually let me rub her head when in the cage threw the bars. I have started clicker/touch training with her and she does NOT like the chop stick a little. But She does like sunflower seeds, so I am only using them as a reward in moderation (because of her weight), I have noticed a few behaviors that I have never observed with any of my other birds, and I am curious as to if they are exclusive to BFA's. (she has attempted to regurgitate to me a few times, but that said...)
1st. She lowers her head to the cage and half flaps her wings. Sometimes eyes pinned but mostly cooing and eyes normal.
2nd. She fans her tail feathers and bobs her head. (I am assuming this is an aggressive behavior)
She is eating and drinking well. And she reaches out to step up, but she also bit me hard twice after I fell for her attempts (amateur mistake I know... but who could resist!!)
I will continue to work with her. Not having much experience with this severe of a behavior issue, I am nervous and a little apprehensive, but I have faith that she will get over this in time! I'll keep yas posted!!
And thanks in advance for any advice and answers!!
We have had parrots for a long time, and while we have always had very loving stable birds, we could not let this poor parrot continue in it's current state. She does NOT like women at ALL. She flew at my wife while we were there and attacked her biting her hand several times (when we were attempting to get her in the carrier). My wife was able to get her in the carrier but not after taking some vicious bites. We got her home and I power washed and disinfected the cage and scrubbed all of the toys, her bowls etc. She appears to be over weight, so until we can get her to the vets (holiday weekend) we won't know. She has taken to me somewhat in that I was able to get her to actually step up (took a bite or 2, but she came willingly and I did not force myself on her at all) She blows me kisses and actually let me rub her head when in the cage threw the bars. I have started clicker/touch training with her and she does NOT like the chop stick a little. But She does like sunflower seeds, so I am only using them as a reward in moderation (because of her weight), I have noticed a few behaviors that I have never observed with any of my other birds, and I am curious as to if they are exclusive to BFA's. (she has attempted to regurgitate to me a few times, but that said...)
1st. She lowers her head to the cage and half flaps her wings. Sometimes eyes pinned but mostly cooing and eyes normal.
2nd. She fans her tail feathers and bobs her head. (I am assuming this is an aggressive behavior)
She is eating and drinking well. And she reaches out to step up, but she also bit me hard twice after I fell for her attempts (amateur mistake I know... but who could resist!!)
I will continue to work with her. Not having much experience with this severe of a behavior issue, I am nervous and a little apprehensive, but I have faith that she will get over this in time! I'll keep yas posted!!
And thanks in advance for any advice and answers!!