I'm only finding adults for sale

[EmeraldIsle]

I was checking out the prices of Amazons, seeing what's for sale. I'm finding lots and lots of adults for sale and haven't yet seen a baby one for sale. Are there a lot of people who buy one casually and decide they can't handle it?

 

[Spiritbird]

Amazons are one of the bird species that some people give up on. If you are a beginner at bird handling I suggest you look for a different bird. They are really smart and talkative birds and in the right hands make a wonderful pet.

 

[HRH Di]

I think SB is right. Amazons and 'toos seem to have a very high presence in resues and other rehoming situations. Be absolutely sure you know what you're getting into. Not saying you shouldn't get one, but make sure you know and fully understand all of the pros and cons. Loud takes on a whole new meaning when it's been going on for 15 minutes and you're on the phone or trying to go to sleep.

 

[lordburrito]

I give you just a few videos of my amazon beeing moody... This is just an example... she can be 1000x more moody... but I could handle even more of her "moodyness" ... you just have to be the right person ) ... I treat her like my own child, that is the only way to make a bond, if you think, that your pet shouldn't bite the hand that is feeding "it" ... than chose something else instead of a parrot... HERE WE GOOOOO.. THE LINKS are :
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeJI2ZcdB3I]YouTube - Trma[/ame] ... moody
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBNLTgGmuCw]YouTube - Blue fronted Amazon parrot Jungle sound[/ame] ...NOISY
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAt9ljEfnAE]YouTube - My 8 months old blue fronted amazon playing[/ame] ....PLAYING WITH MY WIFE...
But remember, her true nature will come, when she gets sexually mature... this is just a 10 month old hand-rared baby from one of the best breeder in europe.... Enjoy

 

[vedwed]

I was checking out the prices of Amazons, seeing what's for sale. I'm finding lots and lots of adults for sale and haven't yet seen a baby one for sale. Are there a lot of people who buy one casually and decide they can't handle it?

Oh yes. Amazons are one of the more often rehomed/surrendered parrots, as babies they are sweet and fun, but once sexually mature, they can become handfuls and can do a complete 180 in attitude. Thus leading to people not being able to handle, or enjoy their birds.

This behavior at sexual maturity, and especially during mating season can be limited, and dealt with, and the owners still be able to enjoy their birds, it just takes time to relearn their body language.

Aside from that they can be rather loud birds in the morning and in the evenings, leading to the spur of the moment purchase to no longer be welcome in apartments and close together townhomes.

If people would just do a little research before buying an Amazon, or any bird for that matter, there would be a lot less Amazons needing rescued/rehomed. They are great pets if you have the time and patience to learn how to care for them properly, and give them unconditional love, no matter how piss poor their attitude may be on some days. The enjoyment of having such a bond and friendship with one is well worth any bad days they may have.

 

[Conurekidd]

Sammy was rehomed 5 times me the being the 5th
He's 8 years old and spring in the air he's a very hormonal booger lol. Agreed that research should be made and thoroughly too. But when Sam is in a good mood he my cuddlie green giant. But I respect emotions so I don't get bit ever. I have no prob leavin him and avoiding my finger getting chomped. Lol.
But for the mos part he's great. I wouldn't leave em for the universe

 

[ScottinVentura]

Ditto for everything written here, and one addition:

An older bird (something more than 12 or 13 years old) may be a better choice than a younger bird. Yes, babies are cute. And then they grow up and turn into teenagers and become a huge hand full, especially during mating season. And then they become adults and hormones don't sway them as much, and they're more even tempered. My BFA is somewhere older than 16, and his temperament is more even year-round than younger birds I've seen. He still gets more cranky and is more excitable during mating season, and he still looks for a place to nest, but he doesn't completely change his attitude the way a younger bird will do.

 

[Lesleybird]

Get a Bird Talk magazine and look under the breeders section. There should be some baby amazons up for sale soon because they tend to lay eggs from December through March. Lesley

 

[roxanne]

Re: I'm only finding adults for sale/ Molting?

Awesome information and loved the videos. "Dottie" (aka TJ for 14 years) has started laying eggs. I did loads of research and was totally aware of the 'behavior" issues and even observed Amazons of various types and ages. So, the loudness, the behavior are well tolerated by me (probably no one else) But at least now I can just say "she's hormonal" and that seems to appease everyone. December to March-Good news. I wondered when their laying season was.

Do the females tend to molt when they are going through their "season", or is Dottie lacking something in her diet. She is on a kibble and fresh fruits and vegies. No seeds, except as treats. Roxanne