What do you suggest I do to make sure Edgar grows into a properly socialized bird?

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I'll be getting my hand fed baby Timneh grey Edgar in 2-4 weeks.
I was hoping that once it warmed up and we had bonded a bit I could take him with me on occasion.
There's a park near where I live that would be perfect for him.
how do you think I should go about exposing him to different people and taking him to new places with me?
I would like him to be well rounded and comfortable in new places and tolerant of strangers.
I plan on harness training him as well.
I just want to make sure I stimulate him and expose him to new things so he can reach his full potential and be a happy well rounded bird^_^

 

[Birdman666]

Well you hit on it right there. Harness train him and get him used to going out with you. Get him used to strangers. Teach him that it's okay, and that you will watch out for him.

I have a friend who has a go everywhere TAG. The bird was initially nervous about all the strangers coming up to him and wanting to touch him. He made a rule for those approaching the bird. Shake hands, but no touching.

He taught the bird to say hello and shake hands with strangers.

It's automatic for that bird now to say hello and lift a foot, and shake a finger.

So, one little trick... did the trick.

If he is conditioned to accept it from a young age, he most likely will.

They do tend to get more nervous than my amazons or macaws when going out in public. They are more prone to panic and fly off. So, a harness or clipping is essential when taking them out.

Even though they are the smartest parrots, CAGS and TAGS also panic a bit easier than the rest of them. So, free flighting them isn't the best idea. They fly off and get themselves lost or in trouble...

 

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Thank you for the advice!
I'll be sure to keep him on a harness when we venture out, I don't want to clip his wings until he's mastered flight.
I really like the idea of handshakes, I'll have to teach him that when he's settled in.
Perhaps he'll become my go everywhere buddy lol.

 

[Birdman666]

I was actually quite surprised.

I thought the bird was trying to step up to me when he shook my pinky... his owner had to explain it to me.

But he was shown that trick, and now he automatically does it whenever a stranger walks up to him. Hello- up goes the foot. "He wants to shake."

I have three that are out and about trained go-everywhere birds.

Those end up being the most bonded... I think.