tassanil
New member
- May 20, 2024
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- Parrots
- Amazon
Hello everyone,
Willy and I are new here. I just adopted him yesterday, and I believe he is a Yellow-Headed Amazon. At approximately 59 years old, Willy has had quite a journey. His former owners (who had him for 51 years) couldn't care for him after the husband passed away in 2017, and just recently, the wife went into a long-term care facility. I couldn't stand seeing an old bird being displaced, so I had to help him. Despite being a bit scruffy, he's absolutely adorable, and I am looking forward to (hopefully) many years of adventures together.
As I'm still getting to know him, I've been observing Willy closely since he came into my life. I've noticed a few things that are causing me concern, and I'm hoping someone here can provide some insight.
Please note that I won't have his blood panel results until tomorrow due to the holiday here in Canada. Additionally, I will find out if Willy is truly a male tomorrow. I'm looking forward to the big gender reveal!
Here are my concerns: (I should also mention he has been living at the Vet clinic for the last 2.5 weeks)
Willy and I are new here. I just adopted him yesterday, and I believe he is a Yellow-Headed Amazon. At approximately 59 years old, Willy has had quite a journey. His former owners (who had him for 51 years) couldn't care for him after the husband passed away in 2017, and just recently, the wife went into a long-term care facility. I couldn't stand seeing an old bird being displaced, so I had to help him. Despite being a bit scruffy, he's absolutely adorable, and I am looking forward to (hopefully) many years of adventures together.
As I'm still getting to know him, I've been observing Willy closely since he came into my life. I've noticed a few things that are causing me concern, and I'm hoping someone here can provide some insight.
Please note that I won't have his blood panel results until tomorrow due to the holiday here in Canada. Additionally, I will find out if Willy is truly a male tomorrow. I'm looking forward to the big gender reveal!
Here are my concerns: (I should also mention he has been living at the Vet clinic for the last 2.5 weeks)
- Today, he is sleeping a lot, and at one point, his head was hanging really low. I thought he might topple over. I do not believe that is a normal bird's sleeping posture, so I am very concerned.
- He drops his fruits and veggies into his water bowl and does not attempt to fish them out. While I find this amusing, it seems odd. Is he just being stubborn and trying to show me he wants his seeds instead? My plan is to slowly transition him off his "mainly" seed diet. He currently weighs 432 grams, and for now, he has "unlimited" pellets plus fruits, veggies, sprouts and mealworms.
- He seems to be cage-bound, meaning even with the cage door open for hours, he doesn't attempt to come out at all. Ideally I want to build him a foraging tree and so I do want him to come out.