Have you tamed a yellow nape amazon that was around 4 or 5 years old? How long did it take you?

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I got my first parrot almost 2 years ago. It was a yellow nape amazon. She was almost 5 years old when I got her from a breeder. When I say she was untame. I mean she was kept in a small cage and was unable to be touched at all. I was told I would never be able to hold her. But she was a great talker. I was determined. I bought a goffin cockatoo about a month later. So she would see I meant no harm. Plus I love parrots and wanted another :) To make a long story short I think it worked. Within 9 months after buying her I could hold her, pet her, take her walking outside. She is adorable. But I still have breeders and pet store owners that it is impossible. I have had them tell me they have been raising and breeding parrots for 13 years and more and still they have never been able to tame a yellow nape amazon. I would love to hear your experiences with taming yours. :)

Anne very true. I have had her for 2 years now. And now I have 4 parrots total. :) I agree everyone that is considering buying them should read up on them. I researched parrots for about a year, if not longer to make sure I knew what I was getting into. I feel so saddened when I see people buy them and mistreat them. :( They are definitely lovely animals. Along with the yellow nape amazon I am proudly owned by 2 year old goffin cockatoo, 1 year old TAG, and a Quaker that is about 8 months old :) They are like my children. They call my son bubba,...me momma, my hubby daddy :)

Answer 1

First of all, let me congratulate you on your patience in taming your yellow nape amazon. the fact that you loved parrots certainly helped. A lot of people buy a bird, as a whim, a conversation piece, something to decorate the house and amuse company.
None of the above, are good reasons for buying a bird. A person wanting a bird for a companion, should first study up on birds, Their diet, (I hope you are feeding it some fruit, a lot of vegetables, pellets, and very little seed.) Birds need structure, they need to go to bed at the same time each night, get up the same time each morning. They need attention, but too many people buy a bird, pay it lots of attention at first, keep it up late, and then after a while when they get bored with it, stick it in a corner and ignore it. Such an ignored bird will become a feather picker, a biter.
Cage size is very important, buy the largest cage you can afford. Buy a new one if you can, something that is not flaking old paint. and keep it clean, I use paper towels in the cage bottom, and change them in the morning when I get up. Birds need to bathe too. Some do it in the bathroom sink. Some in a large dish in bottom of cage. I had a parakeet who liked to sit on my finger and take a bath under a dripping faucet. People who want to buy birds should remember that vets are expensive also. Taking care of any pet is a responsibility and is not easy. Birds, especially parrots should never be afraid of hands, never swat your bird, even when it bites. I used a time out on my double yellow amazon parrot. She picked up skin on my daughters hand and shook it. My daughter laughed, but I said, "Oh I am so disapointed" and removed the bird from our company. I always act pleased when she does something right, and I ignored her in the beginning when she did something wrong like scream. they can tell from the tone of your voice if you are happy or sad. And your bird will want to please you.
Also there are so many good web sites for how to take good care of your bird on the internet, that there is no excuse for poor care. Again congratulations.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

No I haven't!