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[jns1201]

Hi all,
Sheron and I from Singapore.
We are new amazon owner. She had been with us only two weeks.
We want to learn more about how to keep our amazon healthy and happy.
Thank you all in advance.
Regards
Jason and Sherron

 

[Birdman666]

With zons, it's all about healthy diet and interaction. And socialization with multiple people. If they are allowed to pair bond with only one person, then they tend to bite anyone who is not "their person." If they are handled by multiple people, then they can be handled by just about anyone who respects their boundaries.

Don't interact with them, they tend to become perch potatoes.

The more they get handled, the better they are.

The second thing about amazon behavior is their body language means a lot... All those displays mean something. Not knowing what they mean, especially the territorial intrusion and mating displays, can get you bit.

Lastly, zons can get worked into a state when they are playing. If you let the bird get to "zon overload" mode, they will play with you the way they play with their toys...

and how does a zon play with its toys?! It attacks them, of course!

So, don't pick them up when they are in crazed play mode... let them calm down first.

 

[antoinette]

Welcome to our wonderful forum

 

[jns1201]

With zons, it's all about healthy diet and interaction. And socialization with multiple people. If they are allowed to pair bond with only one person, then they tend to bite anyone who is not "their person." If they are handled by multiple people, then they can be handled by just about anyone who respects their boundaries.

Don't interact with them, they tend to become perch potatoes.

The more they get handled, the better they are.

The second thing about amazon behavior is their body language means a lot... All those displays mean something. Not knowing what they mean, especially the territorial intrusion and mating displays, can get you bit.

Lastly, zons can get worked into a state when they are playing. If you let the bird get to "zon overload" mode, they will play with you the way they play with their toys...

and how does a zon play with its toys?! It attacks them, of course!

So, don't pick them up when they are in crazed play mode... let them calm down first.

Thanks for the tips.
I know why my wife can't carry her. And my zon will more aggressive in day time. Every night when I back from work. I can cuddle with her easily.