Lilac Crown Amazon,Ruffled Feathers Aviary, handfed baby birds For Sale, California, handraised Parrots, we ship

The Lilac Crown Amazon is a very pretty, very affectionate and sweet bird. They have a red forehead and lilac wash down the back of their head. Not one of the noisier Amazons, they can still talk quite well. We have one, Lilah, who entertains family and visitors alike from the moment they come into sight until the time they leave. She draws crowds with her bright sunny voice and playful antics. Even our wild caught Lilac Crowns would like to be friends, they come and greet us at feeding time. Lilac Crowns love to bathe, be sure to supply bath water.

Caging requirements: We would recommend a 2x2x3 foot cage minimum, although a double wide Amazon cage is preferable. They do well with playtops, and are happy to sit on them all day. Acrylic toys that can be turned and twisted in their beaks are a favorite. Wooden toys to chew up are important, Amazons love to shred wood and will happily destroy the wooden block toys you give them. Rotate the toys so they don't get bored. A separate outside cage filled with toys in a sunny location is a great idea. Although one of the quieter Amazons they are still not always quiet and will be very happy taking 'time out' to yell and play outside in the sun.

Feeding requirements: Eating is something these birds do well. A good pelleted diet would be primary, followed by a small amount of seed to vary their diet and give them the fun of cracking the seeds. Amazon's can be prone to being overweight so keep that in mind with the seed. In fact an Amazon on an all seed diet with no fresh foods is very easy to spot, they develop greasy looking feathers and Vitamin A deficiencies which lead to other problems, such as respiratory problems. They love a wide variety of foods, just about anything that is considered health food will be fine with them. They love to eat whatever you are eating, just make sure it's healthy before you share!

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