Linnies are very odd little birds, quite different from most other pet parrots.
Most become hand shy as adults, even if they were cuddly babies. They are sweet, adorable little things though. My Kiwi doesn't like to be touched or sit on hands, but he always steps up well. I just let him move to my arm or put him on my shoulder, and he is happy. He's not really afraid of hands, he just acts as if they are unpleasant to touch.
They eat a LOT for their size, and also poop a lot. It seems like they need a bit more of a veggie heavy diet, so while pellets are fine, they shouldn't be the whole diet. If you don't free feed your linnie, you should at least have food available for long mealtimes. Kiwi will usually spend several hours eating slowly (he's been known to fall asleep eating).
I already have the confidence to trim his nails! I think... Oh wait, I don't even have him yet...
I have heard they like to burrow! And Moe certainly does! He has a hanging snugly pouch in his cage. Thanks for telling me about watching out for rope toys!
