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Re: bored amazon
Posted by Laura on 11/27/06

On 11/06/06, Gail wrote:
> On 11/06/06, carol wrote:
>> I have a young amazon. She is out of her cage several
>> hours a day. I leave the door open so she can come and go
>> as she pleases during this time. She has lots of toys in
>> and out of her cage. Lately she seems really bored. I've
>> given her several new toys but she has decided it is more
>> fun to sit on my head and to rip out my earrings. Nothing
>> else appeals to her. Other than eating of course. :) Any
>> suggestions on activities for an active amazon?
>
> Sounds like pretty normal Amazon behavior to me. My WFA
> liked to sit on my head as well, I have been training her to
> stay on her playstand. She is pretty good at entertaining
> herself, she is probably testing her limits, kind of like a
> two year old...as least that's what I've heard, don't have
> kids so can't compare by first hand knowledge.
>
> I also rotate her toys rather than just adding new ones all
> the time. This seems to work for her. My WFA is 17 months
> old.
>
> I am sure there are many people who have much more
> experience than I. I believe I have read that when Amazons
> are bored they scream a lot.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Gail


Bath's are fun for most Zon's! Mine hate's it - because thats
what I want her to like LOL! She also likes tearing up UNO
cards - so playing cards, she likes singing - play her the
radio, Her favorite thing to do is attack hanging toys! Try
haning one from the celing -- Nee'Nee goes wild! Ive got video
to prove it LOL!

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Posts on this thread, including this one

• bored amazon, 11/06/06, by carol.
• Re: bored amazon, 11/06/06, by Gail.
• Re: bored amazon, 11/27/06, by Laura.
• Re: bored amazon, 11/27/06, by laura.