Periodically, I am accused of disturbing the owl, tormenting it by taking away toys, grabbing it with my fingers, and allowing all other people to do it.
Well, first of all, not in, but to people who understand what they are doing and why. I don't allow strangers to reach out to their birds.
Why is this done? For continuous training of birds in communication with people, other animals, and others. It is thanks to this interaction that Yoll is calm, non-aggressive, can perfectly travel and attend various events among large crowds of people. She is well prepared and is constantly in the process of training, learning and being able to distinguish when different mantipulations with her and next to her are harmless, and when they are dangerous.
Trying to pick up a toy is a training exercise and a constant reminder that nothing terrible will happen, the toy will be left to her, it's not scary and not dangerous. It is thanks to such games that I managed to pour medicine into the Yoll for almost two months, without receiving any force resistance or attacks from It.
It is thanks to the communication of my friends with the Yoll That people can freely approach it, and it will not perceive them as predators who want to eat it.
Any manipulations and interactions with the owl are always thought out and have their own reasons and goals. You don't have to worry about it.
If Yoll wanted to, She would grab her hands or face with her paws, but she does not think that this is necessary, calmly perceiving what is happening. Her calmness is the result of constant training and active communication with her. Aviary and improperly trained birds behave in a completely different way.