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Post by sherri on Apr 8, 2015 19:49:51 GMT -5
The only parrots I have experience with is quakers. I am thinking about getting a 10 year old female DYH Amazon. What do I need to know before adopting Daisy?
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Post by cnyguy on Apr 8, 2015 20:29:55 GMT -5
Plenty. I'd suggest doing an online search for Double Yellow-headed Amazon parrots. There's lots of information that will come up in your search results, and much of it should be of some help to you.
In general, DYHAs are friendly, talkative, stubborn, feisty, sometimes loud (they can be much louder than a QP) and messy. Amazons typically have a good sense of humor and aren't usually picky eaters.
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Post by sherri on Apr 8, 2015 20:39:46 GMT -5
Yeah, I have been searching online for half of today. I will continue to do it until I meet her this weekend.
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Post by msdani1981 on Apr 8, 2015 20:44:10 GMT -5
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Post by msdani1981 on Apr 8, 2015 20:46:03 GMT -5
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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Apr 9, 2015 18:34:54 GMT -5
Amazons are also moody and can be happy and wanting scritches one min and tearing chunks out of your arm the next. You have to REALLY pay attention to their body language. I had a blue front, he was funny, quirky, silly, was the best talking bird I've ever had, but I have scars from his bite on my arm to this day.
Like Dani says, do your research!!!!
Amazons are also prone to fatty liver disease, like quakers, and need to be on healthy, pelleted diet, fresh veggies and fruit and need to be given lots of opportunity for exercise. A good way to set up an Amazon's cage is to put all their food and water dishes on different levels, in opposite corners of the cage so they are forced to climb around to get at them.
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Post by sherri on Apr 10, 2015 13:19:49 GMT -5
After doing more research, I decided I was not ready for an amazon. Thank you for the information.
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Post by msdani1981 on Apr 10, 2015 14:58:22 GMT -5
Thank you so much for doing your homework. If you want a bigger bird, what about a Pionus?  |
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Post by sherri on Apr 11, 2015 7:40:49 GMT -5
I am considering looking for a IRN. But will research Pionus. Thanks for all the help.
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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Apr 11, 2015 7:58:45 GMT -5
IRNs are very nice birds. Not prone to moodiness like an amazon
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Post by aaron on Apr 11, 2015 17:34:00 GMT -5
I've always been extremely intrigued by IRNs. If I was to get another bird, that would probably be it (not going to happen).
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