[header] How to handle your caique parrot [title] Give a new parrot a few days to get used to you. [step] If you just got your parrot, give it its space. Trying to handle a caique parrot immediately will usually backfire as your bird won't take to handling if it doesn't feel safe. 
For the first few days, do not attempt to handle your parrot. [substeps] While you shouldn't attempt to handle your parrot, allow it to get used to your presence.