Falconeer Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 * What kind is this? Sorry, taking out the pic cause it was apparently huge! See the one below please... It was already cut to less than half when originally posted! Seemed fine on my 26" ViewSonic.<br><br>Post edited by: Falconeer, at: 2009/01/15 14:01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyric Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Wow, big picture! Looks like a blue front amazon to me- I used to have a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Tell me about them... I am so new to Amazons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sallas Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Dont blue-front usually more yellow around the eyes? I am not an amazon expert though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Any Amazon people here? I need some advice on these. Did some reading online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Can you resize this pic down some so it can be viewed better please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 That's a blue front all right...Congrats!!! They are one of my favorite amazons. One thing that is cool about them is that each one will look different. Some have more blue, some have more yellow, and some have more white. Amazons need the same type of care as a Grey...they are loving, very smart, extremely curious, and need an owner that can keep them in check. Many blue fronts can get aggressive when they hit sexual maturity, but training can help keep a lid on the worst of their behavior. I resized the pic for ya'. <br><br>Post edited by: BMustee, at: 2009/01/15 01:01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hey Falconeer what a beautiful Amazon. Please tell us a little something about him. What is your gorgeous bird's name. Details, please!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Okay, so I have a Blue Amazon yay! Guys, all I know is as much as you can see in the pic... Name: none Age: 4-5 mos Still hand-fed. He slept all night after I got him home then at 8 am I went to work after feeding him 20 mL. Then I came home early from work today at 3:30 and fed him this time he took about 40 mL. If he is not hungry he refuses. Now he is playing I wanna know how much to feed him at this age. Any feeding guides available? And lets all pick a name for him/her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Its a beautiful bird Falconeer and many thanks to Berna for resizing it for us so we can see it better, thanks for sharing it with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thanks Judy anyone got any feeding idea? how much at about 4 months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Berna said in a previous post that they need about the same care as a grey so whatever you fed your baby grey would be fine for this one too or have a look around the nursery or bird food room for ideas and help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Its not about the food that info is all over the web. Its more like how much? I am hand feeding at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 http://www.greyforums.net/forums/the-nursery/73409-handfeeding-a-baby-grey.html Go by the guide above Fal. How many feeds is he on? Morning and night? How much is he taking? What else is he eating? Do you have access to pellets to try and moisten them and get him to eat them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Forgot to ask, didnt the store advise you on feeding him? How many feeds was he having there? You could always contact them and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Casper, this country sucks when it comes to birds. Anyways, the guy told me he was on two feeds per day. When he is not hungry he does not even open his beak, just turns away. I had my gray eat corn with me from the same bowl he then tried to have some as well. Will keep trying but for now two feeds per day about 40 mL each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 20 to 30ml is a good amount for his age...the best way of knowing how much is the right amount is to feel the crop. if it's firm you've fed too much. It should feel like a water balloon, not too firm where is has a bit of play but full. At his age he should be getting ready to drop a feeding, the morning would be the next to go. If he refuses food then don't give it too him...that's a very good sign they are wanting to eat on their own. Amazons can ge hard to wean at times, I've had a number of baby yellow napes give us a run for our money weaning, so it can be tricky. Using your baby grey as an example will go a long way, if the Blue Front sees the grey eating something good then he might want to get in on it too. Offer as much veggies, friuts, and pellets as you can because Amazons need much more fresh foods and less seeds and nuts as the greys. They get fat a LOT quicker than other parrots and get fatty liver which will kill them. That is the one HUGE advantage you have weaning him, you can get him on the perfect diet before he ever gets hooked on sunflower seeds. One more thing on weaning. Before a morning feeding, offer him veggies, cooked beans and pasta and see if he will dig in to that first. If he dives right in at his age you can drop the morning feeding. I believe that the Blue Front wean around 16 weeks but 18 to 20 is probably more what you should aim for. I would keep giving him 20 to 30ml at night for a few more weeks and then test the waters again for dropping the night feeding. The best way for that would be to watch him on your days off and see how often he is in the food bowl. If he is a pig and eats everything you put in front of him then just delay the night feeding and see if he really wants it or not given the choise of fresh veggies...if he digs in he's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Baby name ideas... -Carlos -Hector -Aemilia -Antonino -Camila ...just a few Latin names I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Berna to the rescue! Karma coming your way:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Berna I missed ya! :silly: I like Carlos:blink: and Aemilia and Camila. Dunno which one to pick here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaxtersMom Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I got an amazon a few months back. He is so much fun! Didn't know what to name him so we picked out a few ourselves and asked everyone else for their ideas. Then had a naming contest for him with the top names we liked. The vote came in and his name is now Cooper. I love the name and it wasn't even on our original list. I would suggest having a contest to name him/her if you are undecided. It was exciting for us when we did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Baxter's mom. good idea! so what do you people suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaM Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I like latin names like Berna...one of my favs is Dominic (a friend of mine is pregnant and that is one on her list). All of mine had names already when they came into my home but if I had my choice I would pick Starbuck (boy or girl) or Apollo (boy). I like the idea of a contest too...you'd get tons to choose from and see what fits for you and him. Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaM Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 P.S. Took the kids to the zoo today and they had an DYH Amazon named Turkey (he makes turkey sounds and literally screams "HELLO!"). Not that I'm recommending that name...just thought it was funny! :-) Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 LisaM wrote: P.S. Took the kids to the zoo today and they had an DYH Amazon named Turkey (he makes turkey sounds and literally screams "HELLO!"). Not that I'm recommending that name...just thought it was funny! :-) Lisa Hahaha...we have a Cuban Amazon at the store named Turkey, but he's named that because he looks like a Turkey! This isn't Turkey but I figured I would show you all what he looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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