I had my male bird out yesterday and he bowed his head for a scratch.. so I did. After the first time, he must have really needed that.. he pecked me lightly when I stopped. LOL He's a good boy. The female is molting.. I can see the pin feathers throughout her old feathers. I don't think I like that part of birdy life, I am sure they don't either. I hope its over fast.. she fairly grumpy right now and wants no parts of me near her. She's a doll though..