Hello to Everyone from Tijuana, Mexico

[Horacio's Mom]

I am honored by your reply. Wow, Moderators. First Tiki and now you.
Maybe you could give a Newbie a few hints. Why do people refer to their birds as "fids"? I've also seen the word "bump" a lot. Especially in my "Lost" message board. Yes, I am a "Lostie" hard core. I love the way people are actually thinking and theorizing and discussing things. It is facinating. Imagine THINKING ABOUT TV SHOW??
I originally checked out birdboard to see what there was on Amazons like mine. I now know I have a red lored Amazon which is Horacio, my tamest one. Check out his picture. He's quite photogenic. The other one is an amazon but it looks like she has a red mask. The feathers on her forehead are white for about a quarter of an inch, then lilac. I say "she" because that's what they said she was when I bought her. Again, buy first and learn later. I don't know what sex she really is but she's small and gets along with Horacio. They groom each other and sleep next to each other on the perch. They have their own way of talking to each other especially when he's out of the cage. Even if they are only friends, they seem to enjoy the companionship. Again, thanks for the comeback. This is a great place.
Hugs and Parrot Pecks,
Elena

[Horacio's Mom]

Not long ago a man was arrested at the border for trying to cross 150 parrots from Vera Cruz, Mexico. They were all Amazons which is probably why they are declining in the wild. He's doing time in prison and all of the birds were returned to their native environment by an ecology group. Well, I know Horacio was born and bred here, but Lolita might be wild. At least her social skills leave a lot to be desired. She is really good about getting out of her cage and climbing to the perch on top. She'll do anything for her seeds. She waves and chirps about 90 miles an hour just to get her seeds. Now she's learned to go in a circle. And she doesn't bite. Before she'd fake like she was going for the seed, and then bite my finger.

I have no idea how much Horacio weighs, but he looks a little bigger than "D". Then again, it might just be feathers. He fluffs a lot. I never thought I'd be such a bird lover as my Mom is birdaphobic. Something about a nursery rhyme she learned about birds pecking out your eyes. BAD RHYME!!! I'm a real dog lover and one day my mother-in-law told me, "You know how you love dogs? Well, that's how I love birds." She's so sweet, and I just had to get her some birds. Now we have a flock. We had more, but they find very creative ways of flying the coop. She turns 79 next week, so we have to cherish all the bird time we can share. She loves to see the pictures on Birdboard, especially "D".
Well, have a great week. I'll look for you later on.
Hugs and Parrot Pecks,
Elena




Horatio is quite the looker, but alas it must be a long distance romance as I don't believe I will be able to bring her across the border to see ya'll. LOL Just kidding. I don't plan to put D into a breeding situation. I think there is another person on this board with a red lored amazon. How large is Horatio? He looks huskier than D. She weighed in this month at 360gms. She is quite petite, but I don't know what the average weight for the breed is.[/COLOR][/B][/I][/QUOTE]

[Horacio's Mom]

Thanks for the comeback. You are all so nice. I am learning so much about my birds. I had no idea they are so smart. My little "blood letter" is getting much tamer. Unless you forget and stick you fingers in the cage to move it. They you get a not so gentle reminder. I don't think she hates people, I think it's just a "you're in my space" kind of thing. She's picking up on the training really fast. Have a great week and keep in touch.
Hugs and Parrot Pecks (gentle ones),
Elena

[sowilu]

Hola Senora I am from Guadalajara, Mexico but I'm living in NC good to know that I am not the only one in here. I am new my self. Bienvenida senora!!!!