Benjamin's Day...

[Terry57]

Thank you for the link! I think my sister needs to make a trip there and send her nieces and nephews some new toys

 

[Allee]

Benjamin is just beautiful! I'm glad his trip away from the cage turned out so well. Ya know, I think you may already have your dream bird and it's obvious you already have a wood chipper.

 

[Carabella]

Benjamin is just beautiful! I'm glad his trip away from the cage turned out so well. Ya know, I think you may already have your dream bird and it's obvious you already have a wood chipper.

I think you're right, Allee.

 

[Carabella]

Thank you for the link! I think my sister needs to make a trip there and send her nieces and nephews some new toys

Terry, I found this one on Amazon. It's so hard to find something that lasts more than a few weeks!

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Toys-Blocks-6-Inch-16-Inch/dp/B00244GR34/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1421810801&sr=1-1&keywords=parrot+toys&pebp=1421810827594&peasin=B00244GR34]Amazon.com : Paradise Toys Knots N Blocks, Large 6-Inch W by 16-Inch L : Pet Toys : Pet Supplies[/ame]

 

[Terry57]

Thank you for the link! I think that is the one we just got for Ekko (my ekkie) last week
Great toy!

 

[Snabb133]

I think he can be an amazing parrot with the right training & rewards. Parrots just love getting rewards for what they're doing. I would'nt count on him ever being a cuddler though. Most ''hot threes'' don't usually like being cuddly. (there are exceptions), But he can still be very tame and behave very well. Just take it easy, and do whatever is best for the parrot and yourself. Try constantly reinforcing good behaviours with treats.

My Female OWA Kiwi shows much more territorial agression than my female BFA Kiki, and is alot more ''selfish'' and reserved. While Kiki shows interest in everything and never shows any sign of territorial behaviours so far. But Things might change when they mature. Or they might get worse.

All Amazons differ very much in how they are and how they behave. Not everything can be fixed, but most/all behaviours can be fixed.

I wish you good luck.

 

[Carabella]

I think he can be an amazing parrot with the right training & rewards. Parrots just love getting rewards for what they're doing. I would'nt count on him ever being a cuddler though. Most ''hot threes'' don't usually like being cuddly. (there are exceptions), But he can still be very tame and behave very well. Just take it easy, and do whatever is best for the parrot and yourself. Try constantly reinforcing good behaviours with treats.

My Female OWA Kiwi shows much more territorial agression than my female BFA Kiki, and is alot more ''selfish'' and reserved. While Kiki shows interest in everything and never shows any sign of territorial behaviours so far. But Things might change when they mature. Or they might get worse.

All Amazons differ very much in how they are and how they behave. Not everything can be fixed, but most/all behaviours can be fixed.

I wish you good luck.

Thanks for the encouragement, Snabb! I really appreciate all the tips.

I think there's so much we've been lacking on. Most of it has to do with food, I think. He's always eaten freely. There is always seed and veggies in his bowls, but I've read posts that say parrots should be fed a little at a time with any remainder removed within a certain time period. When we're in the room with him (and we're always in this room) eating a snack, he only has to say 'here!' and he gets a treat.

I'm trying to find something that REALLY gets his attention that we can use as a reward, some thing he's not used to getting on demand.

 

[Birdman666]

My BFA was the cuddliest, and most bonded bird I ever had...

And that's saying A LOT with my crew... She was exceptional. I lost her to a tumor when she was 38 years old.

 

[Carabella]

My BFA was the cuddliest, and most bonded bird I ever had...
And that's saying A LOT with my crew... She was exceptional. I lost her to a tumor when she was 38 years old.

I'm so sorry. They do reach into our hearts and create so much joy, don't they? Whether furry or feathery, they're our fids.

 

[Birdman666]

That one was my velcro bird.

Mine don't get caged, so that one would launch to my shoulder before I even got both feet in the door, do her little happy to see you dance, and then shove her head into my eye socket for an extended head scratch...

The most loving creature I ever had. Huge personality, very funny, go everywhere velcro bird...

(Though the rest of my crew are pretty close.)