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I'm wondering what pep talk or coaching you give to visitors when there's a potential for interaction with your bird(s) -- specifically visitors who have no experience around birds.
My goal is to keep every one safe (birds and humans).
I have very few visitors, and live alone, so my birds are not well socialized with others. I have theories about how each of my guys will behave, but limited experience in this context.
What do you think?
My goal is to keep every one safe (birds and humans).
"my birds are flighted, so any of them could fly to you; just hold up your arm, they'll land on it, keep them away from your face, and I'll come retrieve him/her" optionally "don't try to pet them, or remove them yourself" but that's getting wordy.
Is it as simple as that?- Do you say something similar, or different, or nothing at all?
- Do you have different rules for adults versus children?
- Different rules for small, medium or large birds?
- Different for personal visits versus professional (such as trades people)?
- Do you ensure your birds are securely in their cages to avoid this entirely?
I have very few visitors, and live alone, so my birds are not well socialized with others. I have theories about how each of my guys will behave, but limited experience in this context.
What do you think?