Blue fonted amazon questions

[brittani299]

Hello. I have been asking a lot of questions in different forums lately. I was thinking about getting a quaker, grey, or amazon and after looking and reasearch I think a amazon Is what I want. I am looking to adopt an blue fonted amazon from someone who can't have him any more because her grey is mean to him. He is 5 years old. I have done research on them and understand the care but I still have a few questions. I am going Thursday to her house to look at him to make sure I want him. What should I look for? Since he is 5, is he going to start being hormonal soon like in the next few years? Also what is hormonal consist of? How long should I keep him away from my bird that I already have ( a green cheek conure). They will never be caged together just so everyone knows. Also how can I pay attention to both without each being out? I don't want my conure to get hurt. She is always out of her cage except to sleep and when she randomly goes back in her cage.

Thanks,
Brittani

 

[Belgaram]

I'd see how he reacts around you. He may be nippy at first. Making the transition can be stressful. Work with him as much as possible. Rotate time together. You can let the Zon out for a little at a time, slowly increasing it. You can see how your conure reacts to him after a few days. I would introduce them slowly. If they are both in their cages during the day, the will vocalize to each other. Slowly introduce your conure while the Zon is in his cage. It may take time. But I'd work on your relationship with him first. Just because he is out all the time with his current owners, doesn't mean you have to as well.

I would start off nice and slow. Get to know him. If he's anything like my BFA, then he loves sunflower seeds. Start with touch training and reward him with a seed. You will have to earn his trust. You will probably take a few bites before he comes around, but don't give up. He may have bonded with his former owner. He'll let you know when he's ready. So don't be discouraged if he doesn't take to you right away. He may bond with someone else in the house. Or he may bond with your conure! Patience is truly a virtue with zons.

 

[henpecked]

Welcome to the forum. 1st, when you visit a rehome, look for some "click" you have with the bird. Zons mate for life and are very opinionated about their "friends". When rehoming i think it's very important to find a bird who is interested in you. This makes it much easier to bond and have a happy contented zon. I wish you could take any zon and turn it around, but in truth you need to pick your battles and give yourself the best chance for success.2nd, you're always are taking a risk when adding another bird to your flock. There's many variables on how their relationship will turn out. Sorry i can't guarantee if you do this, this will be the outcome. Would a "trial" period be OK with the old owners? I have found that taking on rehomes brings a mountain of responsibilities, that and older birds might need more "understanding' than babies that grow up in your house. 3rd, hormones,, seems to be more of an issue with males than hens. The best case is to have a well socialized zon. The more relationships (friends) a zon has the less "polarizing" those relationships become.Of course zons,like conures, come with their own personalities. It's so much easier to work with a bird you have some "attraction" with.My advice is to meet lots of birds. IMO, personality is more important than species.

 

[brittani299]

Thank you all that info helps a lot. I will let you all know if I have any more questions.

 

[Constantine]

. If he's anything like my BFA, then he loves sunflower seeds.

my BFA dislikes (!!!) sunflower seeds, he s always trying to eat what i am eating, he knows the time of human meals and can tell from the sounds that i ve actually picked up a plate and started serving my food, he becomes totally restless then until i give him some...he only goes to his bowl with seeds as his last resort...that makes things quite complicated for me as i have to keep in mind feeding him all day long, knowing that he doesnt enjoy his seeds as much as my food

 

[BACON]

What ever you choose... With an amazon you need to be strong.

My blue chose me, in a room of people she came straight to me and settled on my arm... But it's not always been easy. Blue was 4yrs when I rehomed her and I can tell you she was a nightmare and I suffered more bites etc than I care to remember BUT she's such a cutie now (10yrs later) be strong, done cave into there demands and don't let them push boundaries to far. You'll be fine

Can't help you with introducing the birds... Hopefully one day I'll do it in reverse!!! Introducing something to blue!!!! Fingers crossed.