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YELLOW CROWN AMAZON PARROT

This particular species is generally well behaved and considered to be kid-friendly. They are a great addition to any household. Highly intelligent and talkative, the Yellow Crowned Amazon can live up to 50 years provided he is cared for with proper nutrition and exercise. Although there are sub-species of Amazons who are more talkative than others, you can be sure that the Yellow Crowned Amazon will talk and screech with the best of them. They mimic sounds, not unlike the African Grey, and develop close-knit bonds with their owners.

One of the fascinating traits associated with an Amazon parrot is that they become fiercely loyal; that is to say, if they hone in on one family member, they may become jealous of other members of the family who show affection to one another. Therefore, if the Amazon becomes upset – you’ll hear it loud and clear. Training and socialization will go a long way toward curbing this behavior, the jealousy and the screeching. They learn to speak from the age of three months and the frequency with which they pick up new words and sounds is very unique.

HOUSING:

It is important that the Amazon has enough room to spread his wings about the cage, as well as play with non-toxic toys. They love to climb as well, so ensure you have a ladder in the cage as well. Yellow-crowned amazons are very active and should be provided the largest cage that space and budget allows. The minimum cage size is 24"x36"x48" with bar spacing of 3/4 to 1 inch. As always larger is better. Durable cage construction is not as critical as it is for macaws and cockatoos. Locks or

escape proof latches may be necessary on cages. Ideally the bird will have an outdoor cage as well to allow playtime in the fresh-air and sunlight.

TOYS:

Yellow-crowned Amazons should always be provided with toys, blocks of wood or branches that they can chew. In order to ensure safety companion amazons should not be allowed unsupervised freedom in the home as they often encounter toxins or dangerous items. It is important to give your amazon parrot with wooden things to chew on, because its urge to chew on wood is very strong. Our Amazons love bells, swinging toys, climbing toys, and toys they can destroy with relish.

BATHING:

Routine bathing or showering is vital to maintaining good plumage and skin condition. Birds can be misted and allowed to dry in a warm room or in the sun, or gently dried with a blow drier.

DIET:

Fresh water for drinking needs to be provided each day. A diet that is about 25-50 percent pellet based, with the rest made up of a variety of healthy fresh foods. Seeds are too high in fat for Amazons and while they can be fed as treats, they should make up no more than 10 percent of the whole diet. Nuts are a good treat, also in moderation

Fruit, such as, raisons, apples, bananas, peaches, pears, apricots, plums and bananas should be added to their diet. Remove the apple seeds as these are toxic. They also like chopped vegetables like broccoli, which will help supply them with calcium, and green peas, sweet corn, carrots and carrot greens, beet greens, lettuce, watercress, sweet potatoes and sprouts. Amazon parrots particularly like corn and beans. They especially need the vitamins and nutrients found in vegetables and should be fed more vegetables than fruit. Any fresh foods that they do not eat should be discarded after 24 hours.

TRAINING:

Some Amazon parrots are cuddlier than others. Most of it depends on how they are raised as a baby and how they've been treated since then. Amazon Parrots will often have a favorite person, and that will be the person they will cuddle with. Experts suggest that you socialize your Amazon Parrot when you bring it home so that it will be comfortable with many people handling them. The Amazon parrot is the most rapid of all the parrots at becoming accustomed to its new environment, its keeper, and ready to start bird training. Generally though, you should give a new arrival a few days to get use to you, your voice and it's cage before trying to handle it. A hand fed baby will not need much taming and can often be handled right away, as it is use to human attention. To be able to handle and train your parrot depends first on trust, so go slowly and be consistent. Amazons are most receptive to bird training in the evening and each session is best if limited to under 20 minutes with about an hour rest in between. Remember that bird taming and bird training takes patience, never 'punish' you parrot! This only serves to destroy the trust you've spent so much time building.


Home About Us The Parents Sun Conure Quakers SI Eclectus Yellow Crown Amazons Hahns Mini Macaw Scarlet Macaw Blue & Gold Macaw Gallery Available Babies Available Breeders Recipes Health Guarantee Buying & Shipping Info Contact Info	Yellow Crown Amazons YELLOW CROWN AMAZON PARROT This particular species is generally well behaved and considered to be kid-friendly. They are a great addition to any household. Highly intelligent and talkative, the Yellow Crowned Amazon can live up to 50 years provided he is cared for with proper nutrition and exercise. Although there are sub-species of Amazons who are more talkative than others, you can be sure that the Yellow Crowned Amazon will talk and screech with the best of them. They mimic sounds, not unlike the African Grey, and develop close-knit bonds with their owners. One of the fascinating traits associated with an Amazon parrot is that they become fiercely loyal; that is to say, if they hone in on one family member, they may become jealous of other members of the family who show affection to one another. Therefore, if the Amazon becomes upset – you’ll hear it loud and clear. Training and socialization will go a long way toward curbing this behavior, the jealousy and the screeching. They learn to speak from the age of three months and the frequency with which they pick up new words and sounds is very unique. HOUSING: It is important that the Amazon has enough room to spread his wings about the cage, as well as play with non-toxic toys. They love to climb as well, so ensure you have a ladder in the cage as well. Yellow-crowned amazons are very active and should be provided the largest cage that space and budget allows. The minimum cage size is 24"x36"x48" with bar spacing of 3/4 to 1 inch. As always larger is better. Durable cage construction is not as critical as it is for macaws and cockatoos. Locks or escape proof latches may be necessary on cages. Ideally the bird will have an outdoor cage as well to allow playtime in the fresh-air and sunlight. TOYS: Yellow-crowned Amazons should always be provided with toys, blocks of wood or branches that they can chew. In order to ensure safety companion amazons should not be allowed unsupervised freedom in the home as they often encounter toxins or dangerous items. It is important to give your amazon parrot with wooden things to chew on, because its urge to chew on wood is very strong. Our Amazons love bells, swinging toys, climbing toys, and toys they can destroy with relish. BATHING: Routine bathing or showering is vital to maintaining good plumage and skin condition. Birds can be misted and allowed to dry in a warm room or in the sun, or gently dried with a blow drier. DIET: Fresh water for drinking needs to be provided each day. A diet that is about 25-50 percent pellet based, with the rest made up of a variety of healthy fresh foods. Seeds are too high in fat for Amazons and while they can be fed as treats, they should make up no more than 10 percent of the whole diet. Nuts are a good treat, also in moderation Fruit, such as, raisons, apples, bananas, peaches, pears, apricots, plums and bananas should be added to their diet. Remove the apple seeds as these are toxic. They also like chopped vegetables like broccoli, which will help supply them with calcium, and green peas, sweet corn, carrots and carrot greens, beet greens, lettuce, watercress, sweet potatoes and sprouts. Amazon parrots particularly like corn and beans. They especially need the vitamins and nutrients found in vegetables and should be fed more vegetables than fruit. Any fresh foods that they do not eat should be discarded after 24 hours. TRAINING: Some Amazon parrots are cuddlier than others. Most of it depends on how they are raised as a baby and how they've been treated since then. Amazon Parrots will often have a favorite person, and that will be the person they will cuddle with. Experts suggest that you socialize your Amazon Parrot when you bring it home so that it will be comfortable with many people handling them. The Amazon parrot is the most rapid of all the parrots at becoming accustomed to its new environment, its keeper, and ready to start bird training. Generally though, you should give a new arrival a few days to get use to you, your voice and it's cage before trying to handle it. A hand fed baby will not need much taming and can often be handled right away, as it is use to human attention. To be able to handle and train your parrot depends first on trust, so go slowly and be consistent. Amazons are most receptive to bird training in the evening and each session is best if limited to under 20 minutes with about an hour rest in between. Remember that bird taming and bird training takes patience, never 'punish' you parrot! This only serves to destroy the trust you've spent so much time building.
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