I use a few different methods depending on the temperament of the bird and their size. I generally don't hold them by their feet except for when I'm carrying them to the butchering table and want them to not wiggle around so much. I don't like the risk of aspiration in birds that have just eaten or drank.
I use wing holds at times on smaller, lighter birds. It keeps them secure and it's easy to do with one hand. I don't do it for long periods of time, but I think it is a valid method for short distances. Tame birds are held showmanship or football style. The truly wild birds get held in some combination of a leg/wing/football hold where their wings and legs are restrained but their body weight is supported by being held against my side, not by their wings/legs. I have some that are so crazy I fear they would severely damage themselves if held only by legs/wings and would damage me if held the standard way.
I use wing holds at times on smaller, lighter birds. It keeps them secure and it's easy to do with one hand. I don't do it for long periods of time, but I think it is a valid method for short distances. Tame birds are held showmanship or football style. The truly wild birds get held in some combination of a leg/wing/football hold where their wings and legs are restrained but their body weight is supported by being held against my side, not by their wings/legs. I have some that are so crazy I fear they would severely damage themselves if held only by legs/wings and would damage me if held the standard way.
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