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We've been thinking of how we could take Corey outside with us for a walk. We decided that we could modify a baby stroller for Corey [which we purchased at a thrift store] and place a net enclosure around the area where Corey would be sitting so she couldn't just fly away if something spooked her. We are now in the process of getting her used to sitting in the stroller. Next we will try to get her use to being in the stroller when we move it around the house. Side note: There is no chance that a parrot leash would ever work with Corey and we could simply keep her on our hand or shoulder. Thanks for any ideas.

I think this is a great idea and I have seen a few people do this. Some modify it and attach a dog crate onto the frame. Others do what you have suggested have have a mesh screen over the top. I have a couple of options for Alfie when I take him out. I have a small metal cage for him when I take him in the car- e.g to take him to the vets. I use that if we're going to be out for a long time, as it has food and water dishes he can't remove. I often take him with me when I visit my parents, as he absolutely adores my mum and it means he's not left alone. I also have a little camping trolly/cart that the cage fits in, so if I'm taking him somewhere where we'll be moving around (e.g a couple of parrots shows I've visited in the last couple of years) then I can pull the cage around in that. If I'm just taking him out for a walk then I have a backpack carrier for him which has a single perch in it. It did come with food/water bowls but they are just attached via velcro, so the first thing he does is rip them off and drop them... which means I end up with water running down my back! 🤣 Alfie has the same attitude about harnesses. I do have a harness for him and I did try and start harness training a few times... but he hates his back/wings being touched and the loop to go over his head is so small we never progressed that far with it. I never forced the issue because I'd quite like to retain all my fingers! 😁