Zach Q wrote:
> "Everett Kuehn"  wrote in message
> news:C3MMd.3807$Th1.2923{at}bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
>>Actually it all depends on the bird, they have their likes and dislikes in
>>all breeds.  When picking the bird you should take the whole family and
>>allow then all to interact with it and see which one will work out for
>>everyone including the bird.
>>
> That's one way to stress out a bird.

Better to find that out before a bird is brought home to live in an
intollerable situation.  Some birds, though they're rare, enjoy lots of
physical human contact.   If a bird bites or cowers a potential owner
should back off and find another.  Of my seven birds one, a B&G macaw,
will allow anyone to handle him without showing stress.  He's strong,
confident, and knows he can stop a situation he doesn't like.  I hand
raised him and his mate including weaning, but the mate  willing to the
handled by strangers.

Keep in mind that a bird, even a small one can terrorize a child.  A
macaw, cockatoo, or even an amazon can terrorize adults.



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