Hi All

[bill_e]

Hello Folks!

I just signed on here. I recently lost my 40 yr old Orange Winged Amazon and now have an older (15-20, not sure exactly as I haven't seen the medical records yet) Hawk Head parrot. We've only had her 3 days but she is a sweetie and definitely likes women much better than men. She goes nuts when my wife walks into the room....me she just tolerates Hopefully that will change.

Looking forward to participating.
Bill and Nike

 

[Terry57]

Hello and welcome! I'm so sorry for the loss of your Amazon.
Your Hawkhead is gorgeous! What's her name? I have a female Hawkhead named Darwin, who is 23. They are awesome birds
So glad you joined us and look forward to hearing more about your new addition to your family!

 

[bill_e]

Hi Terry,

Her (though likely a male) name is Nike (like the shoe). I've decided to call her a her because of the past 40 years referring to my Orange Wing as a female.

She's quiet, very cuddly, petable, talks and kisses and is very laid back. I'm hoping that as she gets used to us she becomes more of a rascal as I miss (some of) the antics of my Amazon.

 

[Terry57]

Nike is a great name, very unique!
My Darwin was a breeder for her whole life until she came to us 2 years ago. She was named years ago before they actually did DNA, and says her name so Darwin she stayed
She is not nearly as tame as Nike. She will step up occasionally, and every once in awhile allow scritches.
Amazons can get up to their antics, can't they? Again, I am so sorry for your loss, so hard to lose them.

 

[JerseyWendy]

Welcome to the forums, Bill & Nike! Great to have you. I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss of your Amazon!

 

[Allee]

Welcome Bill and Nike! So glad you joined us! Looks like Nike is a real sweetheart.

I'm very sorry you had to say goodby to your Amazon.

 

[OOwl]

Welcome to the forum. I have never had the honor of spending much time around Hawkheads but I love hearing about one that has such a great home and such a great temperament. I'm looking forward to your posts about her. I was sorry to hear about the loss of your Amazon friend. They are amazing companions.

 

[Flboy]

Welcome to you and Nike

 

[MikeyTN]

Welcome to the forum!!! Nike is very pretty! They're a real sight to see as you don't see many of them around. I see them off and on at the bird fair. And I'm sorry to hear the loss of your beloved Amazon.