[chapala]

AS far as a used cage, You can put on a 10% chlorine solution all over, let sit about 10 minutes, rinse really, really well, and let dry in the sun, if possible. I don't see any problem with that.

As far as toys, some wood and something to shred are good to start with since they like and need to use their beaks. You can buy toy parts and assemble them yourself - it's much cheaper than buying ready-made toys.

How about perches? They need a variety for healthy feet, different diameters, different surfaces. I like natural branches (bird-safe wood), rope perches, and rope boings. I got a new re-homed Lilac-crowned Amazon six weeks ago, and she loves the rope perch. I had to take the boing out because she started tearing into it with her beak and never sat on it. I also have a concrete pedicure perch in each of the bird cages.

what is the diet of this bird? Amazons are prone to fatty liver disease and other health problems on high fat diets, and need a diet with a fair amount of fresh vegetables and a little fruit, in addition to pellets and/or grains and legumes.

Good luck with taming this bird! I'm taking it very slowly with mine, who never was handled in the many years with the previous owner.