Before I get into the explanation, first I would like to give a HUGE THANK YOU to KathyC for bringing Dwight and I together!

Here he is!



Dwight is 16 years old and has had at least three owners that we are aware of. Dwight was kept in his cage at a vet's office for two years before they decided he was vicious and were going to put him down. The woman I picked him up from yesterday took him in and has been working to rehabilitate him for the past five years.

Dwight has an issue with being overweight, and he also has gout. He is on meds for the gout, and I believe that with a change in diet and more exercise we may be able to get him into better shape. Dwight was also a plucker, and has a spot on his neck where his feathers have never grown back.



He is a very sweet boy and I am positive he will be feeling right at home with us in no time. Be warned ... many more photos coming soon!! Wish us luck!

Good Luck! He is just beautiful looks like a kind soul.

Aww lucky him that he found his way to you.

Dwight is adorable!!!
ps about time you announced it!

Awww, Dwight is adorable!!! Congrats!
I've been waiting to see those pictures!

Dwight is a very lucky boy to have found you!

Congrats he is just beautiful. Bet he is so at home in your home..

Dwight does not look vicious!! He's beautiful!!
And what a lucky guy to be with you.
Keep us updated with pictures!!

WOw isnt Dwight just beautiful. I was the fourth owner to have a Mexican Red Headed Amazon. I love em. and im glad that he found you!!

he is so beautiful. I can't see that he could have ever been vicious.Congrats for taking him and giving him a wonderful new home.

Wow, he's a beautiful Blue front. Have you had amazons before? And you're sure he's a he? Keep his day light limits between 10 and no more than 12.

Congrats. He'll be lots of fun!

Oh my!!! Wish I could just bury my head in his feathers (without being eaten alive, that is ). I just love how Amazons smell.

There ya go , taking in another wayward vagabond. He is a pretty fella. Bless you.

First of all I don't deserve all these thank yous.

I just know Dwight has the bestest home ever now. I'm so glad it all worked out.
Thanks for the pictures.

A BFA was once the love of my life. I lost her in my house fire in 1987. Needless to say I was crushed beyond belief! She was soooo sweet!
Dwight is one lucky bird to wind up with you!

Oh Joni hes so blessed to of ended up with you!! Wow thats Awesome!

Hi Connie! I have not owned Amazons before, though I do work with them fairly extensively at the sanctuary. I feel comfortable in handling them. He is a he! We have his DNA certificate! Great point about the day light limits ... we have to do that with Laika too, so I don't expect any difficulties.

You know I will be PMing you right off if there are!

Hi Dwight, Welcome to the good life, my little blue-fronted friend!

He is gorgeous. So good of you to give him a forever home.

i love the amazons! I'm so glad that you took him in-he will be a happy/healthy bird in no time!!

WHere are all those pictures that were to come??

How about a little update on the latest charm school student Joni?

I've been waiting for an update too!

Hope all is well with Dwight!

BFAs are wonderful. I rescued a pair of young males about 8 yrs ago and after some worked re-homed the more well adjusted of the two and kept the other. He was a wonderful bird who was my constant companion for yrs. He was a junk food junkie who loved to walk in the park and ride in the car and semi truck with me. He died in a tragic accident 2 yrs ago, and I still miss him very much. At Dwight's age most of the inherent problems with male BFAs should be manageable.

Super! Hes soooo beautiful, I cant wait until we get our blue front

Update as promised!

As some of you know, when Dwight arrived with us he had pressure sores and blisters on the bottom of his feet. In order to treat this, we have added many flat perches from birdontherocks.com, as well as very wide wooden perches for Dwight to climb around on. To address his weight issue, we have been trying to get him to be more active. One sure way to do this was to move the food dish.

The food dish is now at the bottom of the steps, and the water is at the top, so he has to go up and down when he eats -- forcing him to move. Dwight has also been converted to a diet of LowFat Roudybush and Parrot Island Mix. No more peanuts or safflower seeds. It hasn't been easy ... but at long last the progress can be seen!

Now that he is sleeping on the flat perches, his blisters and pressure sores have healed, and he can even see his own feet!! Dwight is now able to grasp food in his foot and bring it all the way to his mouth! LOL, you may laugh -- but this is truly a HUGE accomplishment for an overweight, undermotivated 16 year old Amazon.

Here is a pic of his newest accomplishment ... note the feather tone, and the balance! He also has a wonderful sparkle in his eyes now!!

The difference is amazing!

He'll soon be giving you the runaround. Keep up the good work!

Dwight is beautiful

Wow! What a difference! He's so cute! Good work Joni!

Thanks for the update!