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COCO enjoys a walk round the house on my shoulder and enjoys sitting watching me do things, I can see the logic and once had a Jackdaw who would peak at my glasses if allowed to shoulder sit. However, it is very easy to allow COCO to sit in my shoulder.

how much hard boiled egg should I feed at any one time?

Just a quick report, COCO is settling in well and comes out his cage every day now. He loves a game of football and a walk around the house. He will follow me into the bathroom and likes to sit on my foot. He is a little charmer, although he still likes to try for a quick nip if he's in a grumpy mode, a bit like my wife. He also loves to be on my arm and be spoken to and loved. I'm bequiled

Thanks Oblivion, I could imagine the problems that could lead to. We seem to be doing OK, I would like to give him the opportunity to come out his cage, he's been in to for a week. Should I just open the door, or should I carry him out, if he wants to. What happens if he does not want go go back in his cage. Should we remove all ornaments from shelves and the mantlepiece. How long should he be out of his cage before we ask him to go back. Any and all advice very welcomed.

Thank for all your help, we both appreciate it.

I've noticed he seems to be a grumpy parrot in the morning, however, once the curtains are drawn on an evening he really wants to socialise and have a scratch and a stroke along his back. Saying that he seems to enjoy the breakfast ritual with the family and really enjoys a treat of cereal (no milk).

Friends, I bought COCO one of these on Friday http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PARROT-RUBBER-HANGING-PEANUT-FEED-CAGE-TOY-NUT-CASE-H01-/150573745166?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Birds&hash=item230ee5040e#ht_1337wt_932 I'm doubtful it will see the week out. He adores it and really 'gives it some stick'. Do any owners know of a more robust version of this toy that might actually last for more than a few days?

Thanks for that Birdhouse, For all Coco has visited before it was always in his holiday cage and I think he's realised he is here for good. He has been quiet since this mornings misunderstanding and apart from ripping his carboard on a chain toy apart he's just sitting there. He's coming over for a treat and behaving himself and thinking about it after the event I was taking his favourite toy out the cage (peanut rubber ball). Funny to say the bite was not a sore as I thought. Thanks for the reply

Coco seems to be testing the water, when I was changing his toys he had a go, luckily my hand was in a fist and he could not get a good grip. Is this normal to 'push the boundary' and how do I best deal with this behaviour.

things are going OK he came over to me today and raised one leg asking for a tickle. He has also been really having a great time with his toys. How many grapes should I feed in a day, they are his favourite treat.

I have just (three days ago) inherited Coco (9 years old) from his Mum who is just to old and ill to look after him. He has always holidayed with us for at least one week a year. For the last few months he has been confined to his cage and often says 'be quite Coco, Mummy's poorly'. We have a busy house with a grandson who often stays and three dogs (very laid back). I would appreciate knowing who long I should leave it before I try to handle him so it's a happy move for him. When should I let him out of his cage and should I just let him explore his new home on his own or walk him round on my hand? He is not an aggressive bird but will try for a sucker bite when I scratch his neck, which I believe is normal. Any help welcomed. He is moulting at the moment but appears to be happy apart from the odd new experience, such as new toys in his cage although he soon investiagtes them and plays.