Yellow Nape Becoming aggressive

[juneaujoe]

My wife and I found this web site while trying to better understand why our Yellow Naped Amazon suddenly and for apparently no reason became outright aggressive towards me. This literally, “over-the-weekend” transformation in behavior has converted our once harmonious home into a Mexican standoff between Birtrude and me.

For the last 2 years I have handled her, hand feeding and carrying her on my sholder from her upstairs purch to her sleeping perch in her bedroom perch each night. Monday evening (9/5/11), she launched from her perch and bit me on the ear, resulting in a trip to the ER and three stiches. Now she launches for me at first sight. I know this is an introductory forum so have written this summary in hopes that a member can direct me to the right forum where we can gain some insight on how to restore our happy home.

I thank, in advance anyone who replies to this post.

Sincerely,

Jewel and Joe

[Mum2rory]

Welcome to the forum. I am not able to help you, sorry, but I am sure someone will. You may need to provide more info tho. How old is the bird (you said you have had her for 2 years, but not age) Is your bird girl or boy (DNA sexed?) Has anything changed in your house lately? Have you or wife changed anything lately? I am sure, if you give as much info as possible, someone may be able to help.
One thing, does birdy appear to be ill, off her food, acting differntly in any other way to her normal behaviour, if so, take her to an a-vet asap. Good luck and welcome, again

[RattyTatty]

Amazons go through "Hormonal Changes" which happens 5-15 Years of age where they become very aggressive, and this phase ends after a year or two. How old is your bird?