Caique first impression- left crying!!

[Birdman666]

Caiques can be "opinionated."

This really doesn't surprise me since the bird didn't really know you. Especially if you tried to touch before the bird was ready for that level of interaction.

I agree with the others. Even tame, friendly parrots sometimes bite...

They're still pet quality.

 

[Birdman666]

I'd honestly be more prone to think that the owner isn't being completely honest with you. This is based on my numerous experiences working with people surrendering birds to the rescue I volunteer at, plus many visits I've made to see a bird I found for rehoming on Craigslist and I spoke to the owner about the bird. They always say wonderful things and might throw in a negative or two, but when I get there the bird is completely bald or obviously sick, or they are the meanest bird I've ever seen.

So it's quite possible that this bird just wasn't a real friendly bird, you never know. It could have been a million things. The important thing is that you don't take it personally.

"Dance like nobody's watching..."

THAT TOO!!

Yeah. The bird loved everyone TEN YEARS AGO when it was actually handled and paid attention too... Now it's mad at the world!

I never believe what anyone tells me anymore. I go with what I see when I get around the bird, and work with it.

 

[LordTriggs]

probably tardy to the party but you'll probably find that biting is why they're getting rid of the bird. I got the same thing when I went to see an Indian Ringneck. That it was completely tame, never made a noise, loved playing with people.

What I met was a 100% wild bird that wouldn't stop screaming and would bite anything it could find. the owner said that it was well cared for. It had 3 day old seed and water in its cage that was fit for a cockatiel at best with 1 perch and one chew toy that was covered in poo.

From now on I assume everyone is a liar until I'm proven wrong

 

[trimblegirls]

After the introductions and evaluation, then have the owner pick-up the Parrot and you should offer your sleeve covered arm for the Parrot to step from the owner to you.

Create this as a rule and you will greatly 'limit' being bitten!

My daughter lives with us and is around Jasper all the time. She talks to him, gives him treats but he will not step up for her. If she tries to pick him up, he will lunge and growl at her. She's quick enough to not get bitten. If I pick him up and she offers her hand to him, he'll go to her. He's totally fine, no growling or biting. Not sure why he won't do it on his own. I'm hoping with repeated hand offs he'll eventually step up for her. She would be totally willing to let him out when I'm not home if she knew she could get him back in when she needed to.