Shoulder birds

[LogicLover]

I`ve a baby Timneh who is quite amiable & gentle. In truth will it ruin his attitude if we optimally allow him to hang out on our shoulder?

[Snow]

I can't answer this about AG because I am a new owner of one. However, we never allowed our conures to shoulder sit. They seemed to believe that if they were taller than or as tall as us... then they were in charge and quickly became aggresive and argumentative. They quickly learned the command "down".

So far, we are maintaining that with Mr.Boo.

Good luck! I look forward to reading more informed answers to this in regards to AG's

[Tricky]

I don't know about the attitude part, but I do know it's better safe than eyeless... Even if your bird is quite gentile, you never know when something might anger her or even spook her into accidentally nailing you. I'll admit I do allow my CAG on my shoulder every once in a while, but only when I have a lot of things to carry, and he is one of them. =P

[Tari]

I must agree with Tricky. Don't get in the habit if you like your eyes and ears as they are.

[Ice]

I'm glad I read this post. Roxy is quite upset with me the last few weeks. She was used to sitting on my shoulder, but I stopped that because I don't always have time to get her towel because she can REALLY make a mess of my clothes.

Now I'm glad I taught her to stay on my arm and fingers, that way I can move her over the newspaper for a poop, and it resolves this problem in our conversation.

Thanks all.

:laugh:

[Lidia]

Well, I have to disagree with all of you. I've had Joshua eighteen YEARS and he's always sat on my shoulder when he wants to and has never bitten my on my face, ears, nose or cheeks.

[judygram]

I am with you Lidia, even though my Josey is only 14 months old, she is allowed on my shoulder. She has never bitten me and as long as she behaves herself and comes down when I ask I will allow her there. She does not spend a lot of time there, maybe 15 min to half an hour a day is about it. Now my sun Conure, Sunny, spends hours a day on my shoulder, she just rides around with me whatever I am doing, sometimes coming down on my arm or on my chest hanging on to my shirt to see what I am doing and if she can get into whatever she can. I have never had a problem with her either, both of my birds are sweet little darlings.

Its just a personal preference and if you don't feel comfortable with your grey on your shoulder then by all means do not allow it there. I may pay one day for allowing her that priviledge but it is my decision and I will live with it.

[Tari]

Did you ever realize the reason for pirate and eye patches?
:P {Feel-good-0002006E}
Sorry couldn't resist saying that.:laugh: :P :P :P<br><br>Post edited by: Tari, at: 2007/07/26 12:57

[judygram]

Well Tari, you will be the first to see a photo of the damage IF and when that ever happens, I am prepared to live with it. Know you meant no real harm just a jest wasn't it?{Feel-bad-00020080}

[CeasarsDad]

Ceasar is on my should all the time.. We go in the car together and that's his seat.. He loves it up there.. :P