Favorite Type of Amazon?

[Parrotlover101]

Please list your favorite amazon. I'm thinking of getting one and the most favored one I will highly consider.
Amazon, Blue Crowned Mealy Eggs in the Nest (Hatching Soon)

$ 1000.00​

Amazon, Blue Front Sold

$ 750.00​

Amazon, Double-Yellow Head Unweaned (Accepting Deposits)

$ 950.00​

Amazon, Lilac Crowned Unweaned (Accepting Deposits)

$ 550.00​

Amazon, Orange Wing Unweaned (Accepting Deposits)

$ 650.00​

Amazon, Yellow Nape Unweaned (Accepting Deposits)

$ 950.00​

These are all the amazons the breeder in my area has. Are these good prices?

 

[wibitywab]

I don't know too much on Amazons, but I do know their prices, and those are pretty good prices!

 

[Abzeez]

I adore my blue front!

 

[merlinsmom13]

Don't see it on the list, but red crowned amazon has to be my favorite. What else could I say. My typing is being monitored...

 

[Tammy]

Don't see it on the list, but red crowned amazon has to be my favorite. What else could I say. My typing is being monitored...

HaHa! That is so funny. I used to spell things in front of my kids until they learned to read. Now I have to worry about my bird reading over my shoulder too? I'm doomed!!!!

 

[Atwee921]

I dont know about their personality, but I love the look of lilac crowns and blue fronts!!

 

[Hochimama]

blue fronted and double yellow head would be my choice ^^

 

[Rio Mom]

I noticed they all say "unweaned", will they wean the bird for you? Do you have any experience handfeeding?

 

[oled]

My favorits is Yellow front and headed Amazons. But of cause al 27 spices is really loveble

 

[AmazonServant]

I think when it comes down to deciding between individual members of subspecies, meeting the birds and deciding based on their particular personalities might be best.

 

[Parrotlover101]

They will wean the babies. Their accepting deposits meaning you can reserve the baby for a $100.

 

[Conurekidd]

Idk what to say here?? This has red flags all over it. I can't keep you from getting an amazon so if you do PLEASE get one fully weaned. Amazons will tend to you as a parent and when times comes he'll reject you for a mate. Probably your mom. And odds are off to the the shelter. And that's if you know how to hand feed. Considering your 13 I bet your life is a bit active. With a baby zon say goodbye to your social life on occasions. There gonna be days that your buddies are going to the beach and you can't because the last 2 days youv ignored him. When I work I look forward to seeing my fids. All of em and spend if not the rest of the day darn near spening alot of affectionate time with em.

Since you won't listen to all of our great advise on previous thread I'm just gonna go with the flow and give you the benefit of the Dout.

I'd get a lilac crowned. You don't want a talker. That's not the reason to get a bird. For a 13 yo hand I'd get a white front of lilac. Something more smooth and balanced hormones. A blue front, dyh, or any yellow crown sub species could potentially inflict a nasty bite!!!
What's Wrong With Amazons - Amazons - Joannie Doss
The Amazon Parrots: Information and Photos
Are Amazon Parrots Aggressive? Pet Parrot Site Dedicated to Caring for Avian Pets – BirdCage.net
Amazon Parrot Species Information

Here's a few links you need to read.
Hope this helps

Amazon parrots are not for 13yo. Unless your parents are the primary caregiver and continue to care for him then I suggest not to.

 

[AmazonServant]

That is a good point. You'll want to make sure you get a bird that seems less likely to bond to one person only. Having an Amazon as a teenager can be pretty frustrating. Forget about sleeping in, it will scream in the morning to get you up. Also forget about doing your homework in peace - after you've been away at school all day, it will expect your attention and demand it loudly. You'll have to make sure you're home more often than your friends will understand. I got my Amazon when I was 13 and although I don't regret having her, I will say that it would have been better to wait. She was supposed to be a family bird, but she bonded to me. I had a pretty active life in high school - school, sports, a job, friends - and she really didn't get the attention she deserved back then. Sure, she was taken care of at home, but she drove my family crazy with her screaming. I often joke about her that she made me a teen mom, and it's really not that far off the mark, really. She is much more responsibility than a dog, but it's frustrating because people are not understanding of how big a responsibility she is for me. I can't just take off and go somewhere for a weekend or a week. I can't go out for drinks after classes on a Friday and stay out all night. Once I broke up with a guy because he wanted me to spend too much time at his house and I felt bad leaving her alone at home. There's also the issue of puberty - having a baby might be fine, but once your bird starts going through puberty it will be another matter. When mine did, she started attacking my mother. This will happen with your bird when you are in college or finishing up high school, probably dealing with a lot of stress and living with roommates. Are you sure you want to miss out on the social opportunities of college so you can stay at home with your pubescent parrot?

So anyways, take into consideration how well a bird responds to different people, as well as the hormonal issues attached to different species and sexes. Given my own experience, I don't think it would be fair for me to tell you not to get a bird, but just remember that it's a big decision, and there isn't a hurry. Go meet these babies, but keep in mind that you can always get one at another time if you don't find a perfect match or you start to feel like you might not be ready yet. You don't want to be stuck with the wrong bird for the rest of your life!

 

[Rambo]

More than likely you're going to get as many responses from loving owners as you have birds listed, and then some! My personal favorite after being "owned" for 19 yrs has to be a yellow nape. My little guy is so loving and playful! I would never have guessed that a bird could be so affectionate and loving, not to mention intelligent and and so full of life! Of course I can bet that anyone who has ever lived with an amazon will tell you the same thing about theirs. Like AmazonServant said, I wouldn't base the decision as much on price as the bird's personality and appeal, as well as its suitability to your lifestyle.

 

[Kingkiwi]

Blue front amazon

 

[JerseyWendy]

Wow, there have been a whole bunch of "old" Amazon threads coming out of the woodworks overnight.

 

[Mayden]

I think people missed the point about the "Unweaned". Clearly looks like the guys giving the status of the birds. "Eggs in nest" (Don't think he's going to be selling the eggs now do we! ) "Sold" and "Unweaned but deposits being taken!"

I've heard lovely things about the lilac crowned zon's being quite chilled out and good natured and similar about the mealy zons. Orange wings are supposed to be fab too!

 

[Merlee]

That is a good point. You'll want to make sure you get a bird that seems less likely to bond to one person only. Having an Amazon as a teenager can be pretty frustrating. Forget about sleeping in, it will scream in the morning to get you up. Also forget about doing your homework in peace - after you've been away at school all day, it will expect your attention and demand it loudly. You'll have to make sure you're home more often than your friends will understand. I got my Amazon when I was 13 and although I don't regret having her, I will say that it would have been better to wait. She was supposed to be a family bird, but she bonded to me. I had a pretty active life in high school - school, sports, a job, friends - and she really didn't get the attention she deserved back then. Sure, she was taken care of at home, but she drove my family crazy with her screaming. I often joke about her that she made me a teen mom, and it's really not that far off the mark, really. She is much more responsibility than a dog, but it's frustrating because people are not understanding of how big a responsibility she is for me. I can't just take off and go somewhere for a weekend or a week. I can't go out for drinks after classes on a Friday and stay out all night. Once I broke up with a guy because he wanted me to spend too much time at his house and I felt bad leaving her alone at home. There's also the issue of puberty - having a baby might be fine, but once your bird starts going through puberty it will be another matter. When mine did, she started attacking my mother. This will happen with your bird when you are in college or finishing up high school, probably dealing with a lot of stress and living with roommates. Are you sure you want to miss out on the social opportunities of college so you can stay at home with your pubescent parrot?

So anyways, take into consideration how well a bird responds to different people, as well as the hormonal issues attached to different species and sexes. Given my own experience, I don't think it would be fair for me to tell you not to get a bird, but just remember that it's a big decision, and there isn't a hurry. Go meet these babies, but keep in mind that you can always get one at another time if you don't find a perfect match or you start to feel like you might not be ready yet. You don't want to be stuck with the wrong bird for the rest of your life!

I wish more young adults would read this.

 

[forbey]

Please list your favorite amazon.

Warrior ... about 5 foot 10, raven hair, muscular, but not over the top. slightly domineering, but not mean.

(I'm currently owned by a Blue Fronted Amazon.)