mommy4jesus88 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I got my first bird today...an A Yellow Crowned Amazon! His name is Taco and he is sooooo beautiful and already talking and eating. I can't wait to get to know him more so I can handle him. Wish me luck! This is my first step toward my dream pet...an African Grey of course!:silly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Yellow Crowns are great birds. I think they are one of the best of the Amazons. Tell us a little more about him...where you got him, his history, how old he is...that kinda stuff.B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzzique Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Congrats on your new bird! Oh and don't forget the pictures! Got to love the pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrew5 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Congrats on your bird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Congrats,As Berna i think the yellow crowned is a lovely bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Congradulations on your new arrival Carolyn & Mika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Congratulations.They are a fantastic bird. I am sure you will enjoy each other. Let us all know more about him . Cant wait to hear everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernathy Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Congrats on your new bird! Looking forward to hearing more about him and seeing pictures, of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy4jesus88 Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Thanks everyone! My digital camera was broken this week:ohmy: but I will get pics to you soon as I can. Have to use an old fashioned camera for now...He is beautiful and at least IN the cage, he seems to be warming up to me. Walks toward me, lets me pet his head, eats out of my hand, but I need to get his winds clipped or it will fly. I just got it from a local person from an ad. I don't know much about it really. Says a few words and REALLY loves peanuts! The owner said it prefers males, but we shall see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nims Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Congrats on your new arrival! I wish you all the best with Taco. Nims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaevren Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Congratulations! I'm working my way up toward a Grey as well- started with a parakeet, and now a cockatiel! I'd love to see pics of Taco. What a great name :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy4jesus88 Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 I'll get pics soon hopefully I can see I am going to need a new camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Congrats on your new bird and please share a pic when you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy4jesus88 Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Thanks for the kind words everyone. I so badly want to take my bird out of the cage and pet it! It lets me pet through the bars, but I don't want to do that until I get it's wings clipped, and it a bit more used to me and our home. If I buy it the tree looking play stand, will it spend most of the time on it, or more try and wander around the house? Also, how many peanuts can it have a day, because Taco REALLY loves them, and I don't want to over do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyric Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Hi Stacy! Congratulations on bringing Taco home with you. I can see you have a ton of questions about him! Have a look in the foods room and read the topic about the peanut debate. Some people don't give their birds peanuts at all. If you so chose to, I would give him only human grade UNSALTED peanuts. Not more than 2-3 a day because they are high in fat. You may want to read that topic though and consider it for yourself. Try offering bits of apple or carrots for treats, or even a few sunflower seeds. If your bird's wings are clipped, he should pretty much stay wherever you put him. Let us know whatever questions you have. I'm glad you are excited about your new friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy4jesus88 Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 His previous owner said he didn't like many fruits & veggies...but already I can see he likes Apples, Bananas, and Grapes He has let me change his paper, food and water with no agression....'so far':side: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 It sounds as if he is setteling in well. Be carefull of peanuts. They are very high in fat and Amazons are very prone to getting chubby, especially if you get his wings clipped as he cant fly to exercise. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy4jesus88 Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 Thanks for the advice! I found myself at the pet store tonight buying healthy treats and some toys. Lots of fun, but pretty pricy. Met a local Bird Lady who talked to us 30 min or so telling us all sorts of things. She even offered to make us some free toys, she does all the time for her own. Will try to go very sparingly on the peanuts...although it is pretty funny how MUCH he loves them! I also bought the Parrot Book for Dummies...so I have lots of heavy reading to do... LoL:whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Welcome to the expensive world of parrots. I spend a fortune on my two. Far more than I do on myself at times. Great idea to make some of your own toys, Charlie loves scrunched up paper.Cracker just adores crawling under the news paper on the bottom of his cage. He makes a sort of tent and will sit in their for ages.I have lots of books on parrots. I find sometimes the advice is conflicting so I read and then make my own judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzzique Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I make about 90% of Alex and Martini's toys. I have fun doing it and they enjoy "helping". Though I do buy parts online I also find all kinds of stuff just looking at stores. One of my favirot places here in the USA is the Dollar Store. They are always getting in new stuff and you just never know what you will find. Plus they keep stuff like the willow wreaths (to decorate yourself) and tisue paper in stock. Willow wreaths are just for chewing up, tisue paper is great for shredding! Oh and straws are great! love the straws! I will have to take a picture of the straw toy I make for Alex. Here is a link to a great DIY bird toy site! They have tons of ideas even for making your own atom! http://www.cheepparrottoysntips.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaxtersMom Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Congradulations on your new bird. It sounds like the beginning of a beautiful relationship;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyTimneh Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 congrats on your amazon... funny though how this is your prep bird for a grey... amazons are a lot feister than greys... particularly the males. do lots of reading and remember... you're just in the honeymoon stage now, his docility could change (and most definetly will as he reaches maturity). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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