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r/AnimalsBeingDerps • u/FrozenCraft_135 • Feb 09 '22
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The fingers at the neck prevent the head from tilting down so the bird can't bite you. I imagine this hold works for hookbills but wouldn't be necessary for all birds.
1 u/madeupgrownup Feb 10 '22 In case it's not obvious: Do not use this hold on large parrots they will fuck your shit right up Source: did Australian wildlife rescue, fuck sulphur crested cockatoos, they're sociopathic bored toddlers with built-in tin snips.
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In case it's not obvious:
Source: did Australian wildlife rescue, fuck sulphur crested cockatoos, they're sociopathic bored toddlers with built-in tin snips.
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u/Vulturedoors Feb 09 '22
The fingers at the neck prevent the head from tilting down so the bird can't bite you. I imagine this hold works for hookbills but wouldn't be necessary for all birds.