Instructions
Allow your bird to become familiar with its new surroundings and your household routine over two or three days. Slowly introduce any necessary changes in food and feeding times.
Spend extra time with your bird, perhaps reading a book or newspaper to it. If your parrot has a favorite food such as a particular type of seed, give one or two of these in its dish when you pass by. By doing this, your bird will begin to look forward to your visits as well as become more familiar with you.
Place your finger in front of the bird and give a command such as "up." If it is a large bird, you might want to place your whole hand in front of it. Encourage him to step on your finger or hand by pressing it against the bird's abdomen. Once the parrot has stepped up, you may pet it and feed it a favorite food.
Remove the bird from the cage while it is sitting on your finger or hand. Continue petting and feeding it a favorite treat.
How to Make Friends With Your Parrot
Making friends with a parrot is much like making friends with any other pet. Providing good care, spending time with it, knowing some of its likes and dislikes and respecting its space are the cornerstones for this friendship. While true friendship will not happen overnight, the time spent in establishing one will be well worth the effort as your parrot will provide you with many years of enjoyment.