Frustrated: What is the difference between a breeder amazon parrot and a pet amazon?
I was just wondering, b/c I’m thinking about adopting a retired breeder amazon parrot. The adoption center owner said he isn’t a pet b/c he used to be a breeder amazon, he also said he isn’t friendly with men b/c he gets jealous of men when women are handling him. So… I was wondering if this habit is easily broken or why it even happens? ~Thanx~!
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Answer by Klondike Goldie
a breeder amazon is used for raising baby’s and a pet amazon is just that a pet amazon.
If you’re a first time bird owner falling into the “don’t shop, adopt” motto, step away! Any adoption bird is not fit for a first time bird owner. A breeder bird is basically a bird who is put with a mate and they are kept in an aviary and never handled. They are used to breed more of their kind and the babies are taken by the owner/breeder so they can hand feed and wean them and then sell them as “hand fed babies” to people.
You’re basically getting a wild bird who was kept in a cage. This bird is used to being in an aviary with a mate and not used to people touching or handling him. It could be a very risky move as most people prefer to clip their birds wings and for a breeder bird, this could be a huge no-no and cause tons of behavioral issues.
If you want to put in the time and the work, the bird can be tamed and trained… however, it’s not an easy task you want to take on and not the best “pet” to bring into the home as it won’t be a pet for a while. Normal “pet parrot” advice can really steer you wrong with a breeder bird.
Here are some tips and sites on training that might help you out in determining if it’s a good idea;https://www.youtube.com/birdtricks
https://www.BirdTricks.com
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