Blue front amazon behavior question

[sahmof2]

I have a question about my blue front amazon named Billy. We think he is a male due to his size and attitude. He is 14 years old. We just bought him 2 new bells a few weeks ago, his old one is 14 years old and is still in his cage. We haven't gotten it out yet because we want to be sure he likes his new ones. We put one on his play yard and one in his cage. He does not mind me touching the bells and ringing them. He talks to me while I do it. He doesn't mind me cleaning his cage, feeding, etc. I am able to pet his head and neck while he is in his cage. I have not touched him while he has been out of his cage. We are in the process of taming him back down. When my husband tries to touch either new bell, Billy goes crazy. He runs across his play yard and crouches like he wants to jump on him. He yells and makes noises like he is all upset. He fans his tail feathers and raises his wings a little. He bobs his head up and down. His eyes starts the flashing and it is just a sight to see. Now right after this occurs I can walk over there and ring the bell and he just walks over to me or not and he talks (his language) to me calmly. What is going on? Is he hormonal? I am able to do a lot more with him than my husband but I don't want to go to far since we are making a lot of progress with him. When he is in his cage my hubby can pet his head and neck without any problem. He can feed him without worrying about getting bit. How long does the mating season last and is this behavior that goes with it or is my bird just nuts? After my husband walks away, Billy will just laugh and mumble. What should we do?

[Michelle & Fids]

My OW Zon is very similar to that.I can do what ever I want with her, but of John comes around he better not touch her beloved bell!!! He probably looks at the bell like his friend and sees your husband as the other man trying to move in on his friend.Since he has only been there a few weeks give him more time to settle down and get comfortable and see if that helps. FYI~ Attitude and large size don't mean that is he is a he, I have a few girls here that way out weigh my boys.

[Maxlovesboating]

Or he could actually be a He, dont the males birds tend to take better to female humans than male humans? We have a Blue Front that we rescued about 6 months ago that does and makes quite simular actions and noises. He/She still unknown, makes all the "noise" but caves in to me while inside the cage, but not my hubbie?? But, when it is outside of the cage it would rather be with hubbie?? I am not knowing??? Just food for thought, our rescue sounds like abit more of a challenge and needs much more work than yours thank goodness for you. Ours wants love and attention but is scared to death to get it. Makes you wonder why people get these birds just to let them go. Good luck and if you discover anything that helps let me know.

[Michelle & Fids]

Originally Posted by Maxlovesboating

Or he could actually be a He, dont the males birds tend to take better to female humans than male humans? We have a Blue Front that we rescued about 6 months ago that does and makes quite simular actions and noises. He/She still unknown, makes all the "noise" but caves in to me while inside the cage, but not my hubbie?? But, when it is outside of the cage it would rather be with hubbie?? I am not knowing??? Just food for thought, our rescue sounds like abit more of a challenge and needs much more work than yours thank goodness for you. Ours wants love and attention but is scared to death to get it. Makes you wonder why people get these birds just to let them go. Good luck and if you discover anything that helps let me know.

That isn't an accurate way to guess the sex either. I have a few males here that would love to have my fingers for lunch and with John they are sweet as pie. I also have it the other way with females not liking John only me. I have female Red Front Macaw here that will let me clip her nails and wings with out any restraint and let me roll her on her back and cuddle with her.I however can not carry her with out getting bit. John can carry her where ever he wants and she loves it, but he better not try any of the things I do with her or he will get bit. I think they just pick who they like and to what extent they like each person.

[sahmof2]

We have had him for almost 14 years. My hubby used to be able to do everything with him but then we let him get a little wild. Now we are in the process of taming him back down and he only wants me to do certain things. He is so funny, one time he called me a pretty bird. He tells me heeelllllooooo. I am wondering if it is his age, acting like a teen or what.

[Amy Komar]

Hi,
I'm brand new to this list. I have Kwaxi, a Blue-Front, who is 9 years. I've had him since he was just a little younger than 10 months. Up until about a year ago, he was super attached to me and very affectionate and lots of fun and practically lived on my shoulder. I think that's what tempted me to spoil him so. About 5 years ago I took in a pretty wild rescue double yellow-head amazon who demanded a lot of time. We kept Agwex for three years rehabbing him. They grew close in those three years and Agwex dominated him. I would watch Aggie control Kwaxi with subtle sounds. Aggie went off to a fabulous home and immediately Kwaxi showed his original affection and bond with me. Throughout this whole time, I've had a little blue crowned conure, Miguen, who is very very smart and we have always had routines that we've done together. The sharing between Miguen and Kwaxi was good for quite some time. But Miguen -- my little guy -- really seemed to gradually dominate after a while. At this point I don't feel comfortable having them both out of the cage at the same time so i shift back and forth. It's become very difficult to get Kwaxi back into the cage. Also, the shifting point began when Kwaxi bit me on the ear...something i never would have expected previously. It occurred when Miguen was out of the cage. Kwaxi always follows Miguen around. Miguen always bites Kwaxi's feet. I am always interfering. So, i've become the bad guy. Miguen sleeps upstairs at night. When I'm alone with Miguen everything is fine. When I'm alone with Kwaxi, he is not calm and seems apprehensive and is always looking for Miguen. kwaxi will fly upstairs looking for Miguen. I am so sad because I feel so distanced from Kwaxi. does anybody have any suggestions? PS: Kwaxi is a male.
Amy

[Lori~D]

Even though they are not same species it sounds alot like hormonal breeding behavior right down to the biting of the feet. They want to bond but want you away. It takes time and keeping them apart to overcome this and more sleep time will help. The long summer hours encourage this behavior.