Would like some information on Amazons...

[HockeyChk12]

Thank You! I will keep you posted!

[Doubleyolk]

I had a Yellow Nape male for 25 years and it was the meanest parrot I've ever had. He was a true member of the "Hot Three" club and never spoke a word and passed away at approx. 45 yrs old. I have also met YNA's that were sweet and never bit anyone.

[kathyellen]

I have one yellow naped / un-sexed Amazon: Polly
I call her a her..don't know why
but
she has my heart
she is funny, and smart and entertaining
If I had to choose only one bird to keep it would be Polly

for what it's worth :)

[Gabriel]

The blue fronts are in my opinion the most beautiful of the amazon parrots. They are so colorful from the top and underneath. When they spread their wings and tails, there are few birds that can rival them.

That having been said, I can't say the same for the males. They are unpredictable and can be very, very aggressive. I think I'm pretty good with most parrots, but I really have to read those males very carefully before I go to war with them. They can really bite hard; to the bone hard.[/quote]

I am wondering how one would go about getting a female BFA. Are stores willing to sex test before selling? and your opinion, I am looking to get my first big bird. I like Jenday for the playfulness and color, but afraid of the screaming people speak of, and looking for possibly more speech skills.I originally was looking at BFA cuz of the beautiful rainbow colors and the fact that they have a better chance of talking. BUT it is a bigger bird yes? I've been reading many conflicting books and opinions I'm just confused.-Beck[/quote]

I have to agree with you HockeyChk12 on bfas' beauty because I'm aquainted with one such beauty

And indeed they can be very temperamental and unpredictably so...
As they mature and sexual hormones starts kicking in, aggression tend to increase as well.
So it will test how good earlier training has been
but not all of them are like that particularly if you are lucky enough to get a mild one
but its quite a gamble to hinge on that luck

and yes, zons are medium sized birds...blue fronted ebin around 15 inches...some are bigger, some smaller

An important reminder to those interested and wanting to get a zon, most babies are sweet and mild and seems suitable to just about anyone

Yet, there are alot of these people who are not prepared for their increased aggression and unpredictability as zons matures
That is when zons companionship degenerates between hormonal aggression on the zon's part and fear/wariness from the owner's part
Eventually the relationship got so bad that the owner give up the bird
And thats why many zons reaching sexual maturity are up for sale as second hand birds

My suggestions...get a zon less well known for their aggression and likely to be more mild
I have heard rave comments on the lilac crowned as such but have no personal experience
so you might want to check that out

I do not want to sound discouraging or even to the extend of being disparaging for people with interest and passions for these birds, particularly the double yellow, yello nape and blue fronted who are well knwon for their talking an beauty but also aggression
So my only suggestion would be...if one is really passionate about them, then change yourself
Be prepared for what the zon will throw in your face, accepting both their high and low points

To love an amazon is to understand him/her

[Mylo's Mama]

This is Dr. Oscar Bartholomew Johnson M.D. I am his proud mama. He is very sweet to me and my fiance
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