This may help calm down an aggitated, aggressive or frightened bird. This is abuse and can physically and emotionally harm your bird. It is my opinion that both of these methods are detrimental to a birds emotional health. These methods may teach your bird that your arm is NOT a safe place to perch and may break the trust that your pet has in you. Birds who are bonded to one person and bite others can be taught to accept other family members and friends.
People sit in a circle on the floor.
Each person is taught how to hold, pet and speak to the bird. Then he is passed from person to person. Before holding the bird, the person should speak to him in a soothing pleasant voice and then softly but firmly give the up command to obtain the bird. The bird should then be petted, reassured and praised, making it a positive experience. Over time the bird should become socialized and friendlier to people.