Hello I just got my first bird (3 months old) and I've heard some conflicting opinions on when I should attempt to handle it.
The breeder I purchased it from told me I should give the bird a month to settle into his new environment before attempting to handle it however I have seen conflicting advice online.
I am also concerned about handling the bird and being bitten, I guess I am bit anxious as this is my first bird. Would leather gloves be a good idea when I handle him to begin with?
Or would this just train it to believe I have a greater tollerance to it's bites than I really do due to the gloves protecting me.
The breeder I purchased it from told me I should give the bird a month to settle into his new environment before attempting to handle it however I have seen conflicting advice online.
I am also concerned about handling the bird and being bitten, I guess I am bit anxious as this is my first bird. Would leather gloves be a good idea when I handle him to begin with?
Or would this just train it to believe I have a greater tollerance to it's bites than I really do due to the gloves protecting me.