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First of all is this Amazon a male? From what I can tell by the boards there seems to be some kind of correlation with the full moon and bites. I got bit 3 seperate times myself by my YNA. I would definately keep your daughter away from the bird. 8 days is not very long. The bird has been displaced and is confused. If it is in fact a male it could all be hormonal. There is nothing worse than a hormonal male amazon. Make sure the bird is clipped at all times. I would explain to your daughter about the displacement and ask her how she would feel if everything she ever knew and loved was taken from her. Appeal to her sympathetic side and after you have had the bird for a lot lot longer re-introduce them. Have her offer the snacks and favorites, not you. Help them to build a relationship together. Also remember an amazon gives prior warning before an attack. Usually a fanning of the tail, fluffing of the feathers and pinning of the eyes. OH I'm sorry I didnt realize this was the experts section. Oh well I hope I helped
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