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Re: Attack Amazon
Posted by Robin on 11/01/06

Thanks so much, I happened to think of that very thing as I
was typing the question...(DUH...) Should have done it sooner.
I do clip the Tiels's wings as he is a high flyer, but have
never felt the need to clip Paco's as she usually roams on the
floor. I did clip them tonite, and so appreciate any other
suggestion that anyone else may have. I love my baby, and will
do whatever to help her through this. I feel like she is
somehow distressed by my husband's presence. Thanks for your
advice...Well taken :-)
On 11/01/06, Debbie wrote:
> Hello
> Sounds like your bird is jealous, it happens as they think
> we are their mates.
> I would clip its wings.
> Sorry,,,,,,I know some people hate to do that but it really
> helps to control them when they get like that. Watch for
> other bird owners and make sure thats what you want to do
> maybe they have better answers but thats what I would do to
> save your husband. I have 10 parrots here in the house and
> all wings are clipped for me to have more control plus to
> keep them from going to another cage to start a fight.
> Birdies are fine with it here.
> Good luck,
> Debbie
>
>
> On 11/01/06, Robin wrote:
>> Hi...I am new to this site, I have a 23 year old Female
>> Yellow Naped Amazon that has been in my family for the
>> entire 23 years of her life. She has only owned me for the
>> past year and a half, but she is very attached to me, and
>> loves me very much. I have been around birds all of my
>> life...(4) plus years) and have an African Grey, as well
>> as a Cockatiel all living in the same room. My
>> Amazon...Paco-(they thought she was a boy...LOL)Has
>> recently started attacking my husband almost every time
>> that he comes into the room! She flies at him and just
>> attacks his face and neck, has drawn blood and really hurt
>> him. My husband has never been aggressive (he has the Grey
>> and is very good with her) has never been mean and has
>> never been threatening to Paco. What can I do to stop this
>> behavior? I have been immediately removing her from the
>> room and taking her back to her cage when she does this.
>> She'll be good for about a week then she does it again.
>> Any suggestions?
>> Thanks!
>> Robin

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Attack Amazon, 11/01/06, by Robin.
• Re: Attack Amazon, 11/01/06, by Debbie.
• Re: Attack Amazon, 11/01/06, by Robin.
• Re: Attack Amazon, 11/01/06, by Debbie.
• Re: Attack Amazon, 11/02/06, by Jo-Ann.
• Re: Attack Amazon, 11/03/06, by Debbie.
• Re: Attack Amazon, 11/03/06, by LauraJ.
• Re: Attack Amazon, 11/03/06, by Jo-Ann.