Sometimes it is necessary to hold a bird. In domestic birds this can be done without the use of force, for example when the bird is trained to sit on a stick or finger. In that case, a simple inspection will not cause any problems. However, birds that are not used to being held require more restraint. The most important thing is to prevent the bird from biting or becoming stressed, which means securing its head properly.
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