Amazon Archives – Lafeber® Pet Birds

Nutri-Berries

I’ve been feeding Fred Nutri-Berries for Parrots for 34 years, but I bought and opened tub for Macaw and Cockatoo by mistake. Is that ok for him to eat?

head and shoulders photo of a yellow-naped Amazon parrot

Study Insights: Amazon Parrots’ Male/Female-Specific Vocalizations

New research suggest that Amazon parrots use complex, rule-based duets; complete with male- and female-specific calls.

Stroke

Have a yellow named Amazon parrot who had a stroke hoe many nutraberries should he eat a day? How much water should he consume s day?

Amazon parrot perches on man wearing t-shirt of the bird

A Rockin’ Feathered–Human Duo!

A rocky start between Frank and Amazon parrot Tico evolves into a viral, music-powered partnership that has captured hearts around the world.

Nutrition

I have an Amazon and would like to know which is better to feed avi-cakes or nutri-berries. Dallas also gets other healthy foods.

Hello, I have a yellow naped amazon, around 20 years old. Now, my Dad bought him off a sketchy pet place that has since been moved. He was full grown, they didn’t know how old he was. The vet estimates he’s around 20. Now, I’ve had him since 2012. He bonded with me, completely rejecting […]

Yellow head Amazon

Porque hace la caca muy delgada y oscura, también llora como si le doliera al hacerla

Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight March 2025: Brazil’s Vinaceous-Breasted And The Turquoise-Fronted Amazons

Lafeber’s latest Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight highlights Brazil’s “To Fly Project,” helping rescued Amazon parrots regain survival skills and return to the wild.

Use of Deslorelin

My female parrot was eggbound. Had successful removal of egg. Given Deslorelin implant 5 months ago. How often can this implant be given.

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Lafeber’s Parrot Conservation Spotlight October 2024: Nicaragua’s Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrots

This month’s Lafeber Global Conservation Spotlight takes us to Ometepe Island, Nicaragua, where One Earth Conservation is working to protect endangered yellow-naped Amazon parrots through community-led conservation efforts.

Male female

I have 2 birds, 1 yellow shouldered (20+ years ) and a orange winged (40+years) amazon parrot. Can they be put together? Can they mate? Can they reproduce together?

Red Crowned Fledgling

We rescued a Red-Crowned Amazon fledging that somehow got out of its nest before it was truly ready to fly. The nest she came out of was in the top of a very high palm and putting her back was not an option. We took her in and she is doing well now. When we […]

Feeding guide for yellow shouldered Amazon parrot

Hi, I’m confused about how many pellets my yellow shouldered Amazon should eat. He is smaller than most Amazon’s and I made the mistake of giving him way too many pellets which has led to him having a fatty liver. I’ve cut him right back but still I am just not sure how many is […]

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Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight April 2024: Costa Rica’s Yellow-Naped Amazons

This month’s Lafeber Global Spotlight takes us to Costa Rica, where SINAC leads conservation efforts to save the critically endangered yellow-naped Amazon parrot.

Parrot toenail

My Amazon has a toenail missing. It is not bleeding, just noticed it, you can seethe mail in skin. Will it grow back?

amazon finger nail

Can a nail cover be glued back on to the nail, that the parrot has bitten off ?

YELLOW NAPED AMAZON

I am from New Delhi, INDIA. These days the night temperature is about 9 degrees and day time max. about 18 degrees. I have a yellow naped well bonded AMAZON pair in my aviary. I have seprated them from the aviary and have given them a seprate room with a big cage in that room. […]

Leaving parrot alone for two days

So for Christmas I’m planning on spending with my dad which I haven’t done in ten years I have a Amazon parrot and one budgie I’m planning on putting them in the living room so they can chat have the cirtons open a little bit so they can see outside however we don’t have many […]

Travel cage

What is the minimum travel cage size for Amazon bird

red-crowned Amazon parrot perched on branch outside

Cities As Unlikely Havens: Red-Crowned Amazon Parrots Take To Urbanization

New research reveals an unexpected ray of hope for the endangered red-crowned Amazon parrot. A study found over 650 birds have relocated to urban areas of Southern Texas, finding favorable habitats in cities. Researchers believe suburban migration could save the species, as urbanization provides stable climates and ample food for these displaced tropical birds.

Amazon parrot alone for 10 days

I have a blue faced Amazon parrot that normally stays in the living room. We normally cover her every night. We are leaving to go on vacation and she will be home alone for 10 days with someone coming in once a day to feed her. She will not be covered and we have cats. […]

amazon health

my orange winged Amazon has warm feet and diarrea. any indication or suggestion… he’s eating o k ; recently started him on chop – dandelion grns, spinach,arugula, broccoli, carrots, swt potato, orange and red bell peppers. he does go out for a stroll in sun and shade – 85 – 90 degree days …2xs a […]

Yellow Nape

Why does my Parrot dance like Stevie Wonder periodically while spreading her tail feathers

Introducing a Cockatoo and Yellow Nape Amazon

Hello, my friend has a Cockatoo and her Parakeet passed away and since her Cockatoo seems to be depressed he isn’t himself and not interacting with her as much. She asked if I would do a play date with my Yellow Nape. I wouldn’t let them get too close and may even just hold mine […]

FDB Amazon – Dr. Tully Webinar Feb 24

My Amazon picks and chews constantly, and pulls feathers. I think it’s hormonal. I have restricted protein, used bitter spray and CBD oil for birds. Nothing works and I don’t want a naked bird. Any suggestions?

Feather Structure – Dr. Lamb Webinar Feb 10

IS THERE ANY IMPORTANCE TO THE ANGLE THE BARB MAKES WITH THE SHAFT? dOES THIS ANGLE VARY AMONG DIFFERENT BIRDS AND DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE SAME BIRD…..WING FEATHER, TAIL FEATHER OR BODY FEATHER? i HAVE DONE SOME MEASUREMENTS ON FEATHERS FROM OUR AMAZON AND DID NOT FIND ANY FEATHER WITH AN ANGLE OF 45 DEGREES.

Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight February 2023: Yellow-Headed Amazons Of Belize

Yellow-headed Amazon parrots are fairly common as pet companions, but their wild counterparts are quickly declining in their native habitats. This month’s Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight takes us to Belize, where the Belize Bird Rescue (BBR), in close collaboration with TIDE (Toledo Institute for Development and Environment), has been leading conservation efforts to save and rehabilitate vulnerable yellow-headed Amazon chicks as well as rehabilitate former captive parrots for release back into the wild.

Baby food for a adult yellow headed amazon

I have a 10 year old double yellow headed Amazon parrot and she will not eat fresh or frozen fruit and she will not eat raw veggies. She will eat can corn , nutriberries and shell peanuts. I was wondering if she can have all natural baby food fruit and veggies.

vet question

hello – i have a double yellow headed parrot and i’m guessing he is around 35yrs old.. he / well she i should say laid an egg years ago but i’ve never ever been able to find a vet that treats birds i take very good care of my bird – i bathe him once […]

Amazon breeding question

Hi Iam Ahmed I have a male Amazon parrot I think age is 5 years n more he is alooot tamed with me and before one month he acts acting of mating with me and do that alooot of times… I showed to many people n they said me the same he is ready to […]

Amazon health – Ask the Vet Nov 18

can a blue front amazon display lethargy, sleepiness for 2 days and then return to normal active behavior. can their immune system overcome an illness.this parrot is 5 years old

Polyurea causes – Dr. Lamb Webinar Sept 16

Can topical quaternary ammonia products (for relief of pain) cause polyurea and if so how? An aqueous solution sprayed our DYH’s feet relieved his Amazon foot necrosis discomfort but appeared to cause polyurea.

Mixing species

My full flighted BFA has a playstand in most rooms of my home-she is always out when I am home. She shares her cage room with a cockatiel and budgie. They only fly loose when she is out of the room and they perch on top of her cage a lot. Will it ever be […]

Blue front amazon

My 2yr old amazon started passing brownish liquid no poop then vomiting, vomiting stopped 24hrs ago but has not pooped at all today very sleepy also

Milk thistle – Liver disease webinar Dr. Lamb

I live with several parrots (not their first home). Three of them have liver issues (blood tests) – cockatoo was put on milk thistle, Amazon was diagnosed & then taken off milk thistle, and the third, a CAG female chronic egg layer is on heart medications for an enlarged heart & even though liver was […]

Fresh foods

I see birds being offered big bowls of veggies & greens, but exactly how much should be given to say an Amazon or CAG on a daily basis?

Too much water

My amazon parrot drinks at least 1/2 cup of water. Urinates until his paper have puddles. W hat to do? Thanks

Sick parrot

My Amazon doesn’t want to eat or talk he drinks and is very still

weight gain

I have a 25 year old female lilac crown amazon parrot and she has gained weight in the last year. We’ve had her on a diet but she seems to cycle with the weight even though we’ve been feeding her about the same amount of food and diet. Is this normal?

Encouraging parrot to fly?

This is about my friend’s mealy amazon parrot. The vet says he’s overweight – he’s a really big parrot anyway, but he shouldn’t be that heavy – so in addition to putting him on a low calorie diet (no more fried chicken, pizza, BBQ pork ribs, Doritos or drinks of orange soda in particular, no […]

Breeding amazon

Thank you for replying Brenda Our 3 years old amazons was breeding very good and raised 3 beautiful chicks every season until now they are 10 years old, but the other female 6 years old no sign at all to lay any egg, is there any female yellow winged Blue fronted amazon never laid egg?

Breeding bird

Hi.. I have pair blue fronted amazon about 6 years old but the female still not laying any egg, they were normally mating, but I gave another pair started breeding 3 years old in the same home .. Don’t know why? Eat very well and so healthy Is their any thing I have to do,? […]

Hormonal behavior

How can you tell your bird is hormonal? What are the signs? I have a 1 year old female yellow nape and not looking forward to this and what should I do when this happens? Thank you!

Yellow nape Amazon

Hello I’m about to purchase a yellow nape Amazon. I have spent time with her and she’s nice I can hold her she’s only 4 months old. My husband can hold her but she has Lunged and bit my son and my husband. We go to visit her at the store she’s in right now. […]

Same nutriberries for Lovebirds, and DYH Amazon?

I want to buy a variety of nutriberries but, I can only find the garden veggie variety in “parrot food” size. Is there a difference in the sizes? Can I give my lovebirds the “parrot food” size, as well as my DYH Amazon?

Pistachios

I’ve got a blue fronted Amazon that is crazy about pistachio nuts, probably eats 5-6 of them a day. At 27 years (approximately) of age ir would be difficult at best to get him off of this treat.

Picky Parrot Webinar – toxic foods/weaning Amazon

is it true avocado can kill an Amazon parrot? what other fruits/vegetables are forbidden? how do i teach a 2 months and a half Amazon to eat pellets and other seeds? i am trying to teach her how to drink water and eat the formula by herself

Amazon in heat

How can I keep loving on my sweetest male Amazon while his hormones are raging? Do I need to stop petting him and scratching his feathered head? I’ve tried to see how long the hormonal urge lasts. Seems he tries to show me what’s beneath his tail forever. Thank you for any help you can […]

Double yellow headed Amazon and African Grey

Is having the tv on for them a good idea or bad idea?

Amazon yellow head parrot

My bird is about 13/14 yrs old… he started pacing all night in his cage… and losing small feathers… I can see that under his wings he is somewhat bald… his eyes are clear and he eats snd drinks… wondering if you know what’s happening?

Amazon tail

i have 33 year old amazon. she has no tail, never has. when feathers start to grow out, she picks them and they bleed till pulled out. years ago had many tests run and never could find anything….thoughts??

Amazon behavior

I have a female grey and male blue front who thinks he is KING. He despises other male green birds like caiques and senegals etc. When I bird sit these type of birds, he is horrible, and back to himself the minute they leave. When I got the grey, not a ripple, perhaps because she […]

Bird Type: Amazon