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DEEPWATER
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Its cool Russ ,I know where you are coming from .masterswimmer said:Amazons are notoriously beligerent. My friend has one for at least 20 years now, Lucy. I would NEVER think of touching Lucy. I actually walk in a big arc around her cage when I'm there. Well the only two people that Lucy will have any kind of interaction with is my friend and her husband. Lucy bit the hand that feeds her just a few months ago (after 20 years) and bit hard enough to send my friend to the emergency room. The bite went all the way to the bone in her finger.
Their African Grey, Doc, is just like yours, as friendly to everyone as can be.
They also had a Cockatoo that they had to give away. Absolutely beautiful, but made the Amazon look like a pussycat. Just totally unmanageable.
I know you mentioned about your nieces, but remember, taking on the responsibility of a parrot is a life changing commitment. Vacations become tougher, etc. At your nieces ages they can't understand that yet, nor are they legally able to make that decision. What about when they go to college, etc.? My friends had to discuss with the prospective future guardian whether or not they would agree to take Lucy and Doc.
Parrots are super pets, but like you said, many times they outlive their best friends. Then what?
Sorry about the harsh reality of it. It's just a very difficult subject to broach with someone.
Enjoy them, they are beautiful and devoted pets.
master
My Nieces wil lbe out of College by then ,Im hoping to live for another 40 yrs at least tht much ,LOL
BUt its true ,they will out live me ,or i that is up to g-d to deside i guess.
Vaction i can only go for a week or so thts it.My younger brother usually stays at my place to help me out ,Sonny my Amazon is cool with ppl aside for a little ear nibbling and a bite every now and then.But he wont let anyone touch him ,No matter what ,he will perch on ppl only(most of time he just uses them to get to me :shhh: ) But they do have an additude From the reading ive done they have a reputation of being nasty from time to time .Heres a another shot of Sonny