White-fronted amazon

[teekettle]

What do you think about this bird? I was told she's 3 years old. Does she look healthy to you? They want 300 dollars for her, the bird is not aggressive at all but won't step up. She's at a feed store with no toys in the cage just food and water bowls, when i talk to her she comes to the front of the cage and listens to me. So is she ok to bring home?

 

[teekettle]

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[zoloft]

aww she looks really sad. please get her out of there.

 

[Pinkbirdy]

Im sure you will have to work with her. But I think its a good sign shes interested in you. Sounds like she doesnt get much attention [so she could be scared].Let us Know what you do.

 

[Jtbirds]

She looks very depressed IMO, her cage is filthy it looks as though she has had no toys or attention for a long time, I'd say get her out of that home!

Expect tobe taking her to the vet though she is probably the most healthy judging by what is in the bottum of that cage.

 

[suebee]

before you take her home, and i would love for you to do so, find out any history about her, and ask yourself could you/family cope and manage, settling her into your home routine. i know only to well how hard it is to settle a bird with social problems, but it is worth it.

i won't say what i am thinking about her current carers!

 

[teekettle]

Thanks for the reply's. I know me and the family will care for her very well. if we do bring her home when is it wise to take her to the vet? I don't want to put any more stress to soon, but I know she does need a check up.

 

[juliansb1]

Hello sorry to bud in but I recently got a white front from a feed store as well should I leave her alone for awhile?
I've been got alot right mor because of family crisis is that okay? Or should I try and take her with me
It's a very nice bird beak is a bit misaligned but it's happy and I have it toys and it has a 30x30x30 cage and I have pellets and seeds in there.
Should I be worried of it not being take it's interested in people Nd I have it next to the window
I feed it 2 apple slices everyday
But I've only had the bird since Monday and I have only been home 2 days and I'm leaving for another 4

 

[juliansb1]

It's beak is alittle miss aligned but doesn't affect eating ima groom himas soon as I get back

 

[Jtbirds]

It's has a slight scissor beak, now that I see the pictures I can answer the question you asked me through pm better.

 

[teekettle]

Well we did it! Kiwi is home with me, picked her up yesterday. Had her vet visit beck, nails and wings all trimmed. She has a respiratory infection so doctor gave Kiwi a shot and some meds to take home, other than that he said she looks well. she stepped up for him and me as well no biting just a little fussing but Kiwi was a very good bird. She did well last night but she didn't eat very much last night, I put the same food she has been eating so she could adjust to her new home. Is her not eating normal until she gets use to her new home?

 

[JerseyWendy]

Congrats to bringing her home and THANK YOU for taking Kiwi out of that situation.

It's great that you had her vetted ASAP.

It's normal for her to be scared for a while. New environment, new people, new sounds, new everything. She will need a settling in period. I wouldn't try to "mess" with her too much in the beginning.

Sit by her cage, talk to her softly, without direct eye contact (as that may make her feel threatened). Have her watch and learn about you and her new home.

Then offer her treats through the cage. See is she likes fresh fruit. If she's never had those, it may take her a while to try them. You could try cutting them into strips, chunks, wedges, etc.

Best of luck with Kiwi! I think she will come around rather sooner than later with the proper TLC.

 

[jbail1026]

Congrats! I'm so happy for you (and Kiwi!!!!)! Sounds like you are off to a great start. Have you had Amazons before? Just a few thoughts - go slow at first as was stated above. Let her settle in for a few days and then open her cage door and let her explore the outside of her cage on her own. I wouldn't make too many "step up" demands at first. Let her get to know her new cage and her new people. Bond with food - hand her treats - get her used to hands coming toward her with rewards. I hate to say it, but in all likelihood you will get bitten - we all do! As you get to know her body language it will happen less and less. When she does get you, try pushing into the bite instead of yanking your finger away - it makes her let go and minimizes the damage to you. Best of luck to you! She is soooo pretty.

 

[ruffledfeathers]

I am so happy you took her!! I agree, she looked sad and not 100% healthy. Now she is given a chance to be healthy, happy and loved. Give her time, to get used to you, her new home, all the changes, and to feel better and i'll bet she really appreciates her new life. She looks really cute and I hope you post some pics once she is set up in her new home.

 

[teekettle]

Kiwi looks much better (to me any way) she is happy now! Took her cage outside yesterday it was a beautiful day. I sprayed her with a mist of water and she couldn't get enough of it. I let her dry good and when we came back in I opened the cage door and she came out and sat on top of the cage. Of course I had to bribe her with a peanut to get her back in.

 

[Jtbirds]

He looks to be becoming a different bird, very glad to see this can't wait to see him grow more bonded to you and your house in the future!