By discipline, I do not mean beating. I mean having rules and limitations set so the animal knows what is and is not acceptable behavior. She told me that the horse would never hurt her because he loved her. She thought that just loving him and being kind to him were all that were needed. It was true that the horse loved her very much, but love had nothing to do with this situation.
Accidents occur in seconds.
A larger parrot can injure an eye, pierce an eardrum or disfigure a face. During the breeding season, a parrot can become very excited and can injure a person in an instant. Parrots are not playthings for children. Youngsters must always be supervised when handling and playing with a parrot. A large bird can easily remove small ears, fingers and lips.