Hand shaking

[liz]

One of the first things I have found of an bird that does not want touched. When I would put my finger out for step up it would raise a foot to push me away. I would let the bird clamp on to my finger while I stand at arms length as to not threaten. While it was still holding I would shake the little foot and say "pretty bird - pretty bird - ha ha ha". You would be amazed at how they hold their foot up for you to do it again. This works great for first touch.

[dohcsvt]

Thats pretty interesting. The first thing my sun conure did to me was tear my finger open....at arms length in a non threatening manner. He bit down and I did not want to show fear or emotion and he didn't let go until I was bloddied, the store manager just looked at me like I was a nut case!

[liz]

LOL Love can cause pain.