Amazons and Kids

[Fifi28]

Hey Guys,

I am new here and looking for advice on which parrot to choose for my busy family environment. I have been doing lots of reading and my initial thoughts of Amazons is that they may not suit. I have a 1 year and 4 year old. So any advice would be great if any of the amazons are good with kids. ATM, conures are ranking the highest but before I make my decision, I am doing the rounds and getting as much advice as I can.

Thanks,

Fiona

 

[weco]

Any parrot species can be sweet, temperamental, loud, quiet, and everything in between...it all depends on a given bird's personality and any previous environments they may have come from.....even newly weaned, never before owned parrots need to be worked with/trained and have boundaries established for them.....

 

[Fifi28]

Thanks again Weco. I think because of the temperamental side of parrots, it will be much safer to get a small one so that it can't inflict to much damage.

 

[JerseyWendy]

Thanks again Weco. I think because of the temperamental side of parrots, it will be much safer to get a small one so that it can't inflict to much damage.

Hi Fifi Right about now I wish I had a picture of my finger when YEARS ago a male cockatiel firmly attached himself to my finger, right by the nail. It wasn't a pretty sight, and the little bugger didn't merely latch on, he made sure he did plenty of beak grinding. OUCH!!!! :54:

All parrots can be temperamental. I'll go as far and say: MOST will be temperamental at one time or another, despite the best training.

Having said that, I got my first Amazon "Hunter", when my boys were 10 & 7 years old. 14 years later, I'ver NEVER regretted my decision on bringing her home. She truly is THE sweetest Yellow Naped Amazon anyone could ever meet. The only damage she's ever done to one of my kids was she humiliated my oldest, when she climbed up on his head and decided to potty up there. :30: My Hunter certainly is not the norm. She's one in a million.

 

[Pinkbirdy]

Thanks Wendy Now I want A Yellow Naped Amazon LOL . Henpecked says Panama Amazons are nice for temperment [ you have to have knowledge and do your part too] check them out.

 

[Fifi28]

Oooo that sounds horrible, and you are right, they all get moody at times. My budgie that I had was really nasty, but I loved her and worked with her and we had an amazing bond. The only time I was able to touch her was when she passed away, so I know all to well what they can be like. Plus our spaniel got a big chuck out of his nose to.

Thank you for replying to my post, it has been really helpful. And your bird sounds lovely, she looks lovely to.

 

[JerseyWendy]

Thanks Wendy Now I want A Yellow Naped Amazon LOL .....

Do it....do it....do it.....

 

[weco]

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Hi Fifi Right about now I wish I had a picture of my finger when YEARS ago a male cockatiel firmly attached himself to my finger, right by the nail. It wasn't a pretty sight, and the little bugger didn't merely latch on, he made sure he did plenty of beak grinding. OUCH!!!! :54:

Allow me Wendy.....the first pic is from a parront raised sun conure that had never been handled...and...the second pic is from a parrotlet.....

 

[henpecked]

I grew up with amazons ,my mother had zons long before i came along. My three kids grew up with amazons. My 2nd wife takes care of about 40. The biggest issues are unsupervised kids who knowingly or not terrorize a bird. A young zon growing up with a houseful is a best case scenario.They need to be part of a "flock". If treated with respect and care they can be a life long companion. Keep them included in daily activities and near the center of action, socialize,socialize, socialize. My hen nape of 43 yrs loves my kids when ever she gets to see them nowdays, (They;ve grown and left home). I think kids who grow up with birds (animals) learn a little more respect for the world around them.

 

[BACON]

I've a blue front, and because of he past she hates kids and women, breeding time is the worst. Amazons(probably all parrots) tend to get alittle nippy and territorial. Again it depends on it's up bringing I guess. I had no power over mine.

 

[getwozzy]

I have a 13 month little boy, and we adopted a Tucuman Amazon a few months ago... The two get supervised interactions (no touching) because I want them to get used to each other, but I still need to be careful because Jackie bites. So far, he's only bit me once and it was just a firm warning...had he done that to my sons finger it could've had a different outcome. I'm hopeful that when my son is older the two of them will be friends