In a message to All, Pete Hopping wrote:
PH> I have a question on how parrots behave on bird stands. In general,
PH> will parrots with clipped wings stay on bird stands or on gyms
PH> without restraints or will they climb off of them?
Probably some species will be content to stay on a stand..
PH> I'm currently looking at a juvenile umbrella cockatoo that's known
PH> to be destructive already. He's also a biter, but I
But 'toos are far too inquisitive to stay put.  You can use a T-stand when 
you're around, especially if the bird has a window to look out or something 
-- but as soon as you turn your back, expect him or her to shimmy down the 
pole (unless you've installed a maritime rat guard on it).
PH> I spend a lot of time in the den but
PH> there's no room in the den for a cage. I can put a stand in
PH> there or a gym though, but my back will be to the bird and
PH> I won't be able to properly observe the bird if it climbs
Put a mirror on the wall in front of you.
       Cheers,
           Rich
http://www.netside.net/~rveraa/
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