Iago'smom
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- Oct 1, 2022
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Hi Everyone!
So I did it! I finally adopted my bonded pair of Amazons! I thought I would have an easier time connecting with the Red-Lored Lily because she almost took a nut from me at the sanctuary but I quickly learned this was not the case! She is actually really aggressive. She goes up to the DYH Rascal and demands that he preen her. When he stops she bites his feet! I got a large cage (the largest I could afford at the moment) and housed them together. Once I noticed she was basically bullying him and the love was actually one-sided, I contacted the woman I worked with at the sanctuary. She immediately came over with a smaller cage. Earlier that day, I opened the cage doors and she came out. I was so excited. I thought that meant she was comfortable with me. She went to the very top of the cage and stayed there for about 20 mins. Then she jumped off and proceeded to try to walk around the house. When we went to put her way she started running away and would lunge at us if we got too close. When we finally got her back in her cage I felt defeated. Almost like I took several steps back as far as establishing a bond. The DYH was having issues getting around in the cage due to his foot injuries so he was stationary in one spot for the first day since bringing him home. I did see him eat and drink so I figured it was just his way of adjusting to the new changes.
They were mainly quiet the first day but after the incident with Lily escaping to the floor, she became very vocal. And I quickly learned the reason why people say Amazons aren't good apartment pets! It's now day two and we have Lily in the larger cage and Rascal in the smaller cage (just until I can get him a larger cage). Rascal is still very quiet and doesn't move around much. He was extremely vocal when the woman from the shelter came over. I'm guessing because he was familiar with her and he isn't with us. Lily hasn't stopped yelling since she woke up. I'm wondering if maybe there is a reason for her constant screams? Is it because she is no longer in the cage with Rascal? Or perhaps just because she was used to screaming all day at the sanctuary? I figured since they were in an outdoor aviary it will take some time for them to adjust to being indoors.
I would appreciate any advice you all have as to how I can make this transition easier for them? How long should I wait to try and handle them? What signs should I look for to suggest that they're open to it? How do I bond with Rascal if he won't take treats from me yet? Lily will take them but she will also lunge at me while cleaning her cage so I know she is still not receptive to being handled. This is A LOT!!
Thanks!!
So I did it! I finally adopted my bonded pair of Amazons! I thought I would have an easier time connecting with the Red-Lored Lily because she almost took a nut from me at the sanctuary but I quickly learned this was not the case! She is actually really aggressive. She goes up to the DYH Rascal and demands that he preen her. When he stops she bites his feet! I got a large cage (the largest I could afford at the moment) and housed them together. Once I noticed she was basically bullying him and the love was actually one-sided, I contacted the woman I worked with at the sanctuary. She immediately came over with a smaller cage. Earlier that day, I opened the cage doors and she came out. I was so excited. I thought that meant she was comfortable with me. She went to the very top of the cage and stayed there for about 20 mins. Then she jumped off and proceeded to try to walk around the house. When we went to put her way she started running away and would lunge at us if we got too close. When we finally got her back in her cage I felt defeated. Almost like I took several steps back as far as establishing a bond. The DYH was having issues getting around in the cage due to his foot injuries so he was stationary in one spot for the first day since bringing him home. I did see him eat and drink so I figured it was just his way of adjusting to the new changes.
They were mainly quiet the first day but after the incident with Lily escaping to the floor, she became very vocal. And I quickly learned the reason why people say Amazons aren't good apartment pets! It's now day two and we have Lily in the larger cage and Rascal in the smaller cage (just until I can get him a larger cage). Rascal is still very quiet and doesn't move around much. He was extremely vocal when the woman from the shelter came over. I'm guessing because he was familiar with her and he isn't with us. Lily hasn't stopped yelling since she woke up. I'm wondering if maybe there is a reason for her constant screams? Is it because she is no longer in the cage with Rascal? Or perhaps just because she was used to screaming all day at the sanctuary? I figured since they were in an outdoor aviary it will take some time for them to adjust to being indoors.
I would appreciate any advice you all have as to how I can make this transition easier for them? How long should I wait to try and handle them? What signs should I look for to suggest that they're open to it? How do I bond with Rascal if he won't take treats from me yet? Lily will take them but she will also lunge at me while cleaning her cage so I know she is still not receptive to being handled. This is A LOT!!
Thanks!!