| jhon b |
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today i got new blue fronted baby 9 month old the thing he is to much afraid of people ..The old owner use to beat the baby.now how can I deal with it .once i kept my hand in his cage, he bit me like hell, the cage was full of blood...needs some advice. |
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| Michelle |
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I have a 26 year old Blue Front Amazon, who has never suffered any sort of abuse. I am her 3rd home, and she bites me like hell if I touch her in her cage, or any if I touch any of her stuff. The trick is to get him out of his cage into a neutral area, without using your hand. Maybe he has a favorite perch he isn't afraid of? Have him step up on the perch. Don't use your hands at all. If he's afraid of hands, he shouldn't have to step up on them. I move my Amazon all over on a perch, and she is happy as can be.
Maybe over time he will learn to trust your hands, but for now you can work on your relationship just as nicely, just without touching him. I couldn;t touch my amazon for about 6 months after I adopted her, and now she will let me do just about anything. Just give him time, and go slow.
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| Karen |
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That poor bird, how can anyone beat a bird let alone a baby. The man should be turned into Animal Health Control or the police for animal abuse. The important thing is to keep working with the bird, away from the cage whenever possible. Offer goodies that he likes and keep your voice soft and quiet. He needs to learn to trust you and because of his background it will take time and tons of patience. You are to be commended for trying, most people would not bother. If you can stand it don't let him know the biting hurts, if it doesn't hurt you there is no need to keep doing it. You will probably need a good supply of bandages. Good luck to you and thanks for trying. |
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| Lynne |
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Wow, lots of good advice here!
First, give Baby time. Don't force him to interact with you just yet. Maybe backing off is key (for a while).
Sit next to the cage and talk, read play, sing so he can see that you're not a threat to him. Then you can try doing some stick training, and progress (slowly) to hand training.
When you can safely and reliably take him out of the cage (and it may take a long time!) play with him in a towel. Let him sit on the towel, play peek a bird with the towel, and eventually, he may let you cuddle him in the towel. At that point you can start petting him, hiding your hand from him with the towel. Find the "good spots" and scritch... and he'll be your friend for life! The important thing is to let him guide how much contact and when.
If he likes to bathe, try misting him or taking him to the shower. Most amazons LOVE water, and it's a good way to break the ice.
Good luck, and happy headrubs eventually!
LYNNE
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