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Hello Cheryl, and welcome to the board. Welcome to Sammy as well.
Congratulations on the addition of your new fid. I'm sure you'll have years of enjoyment with him. Since you just brought Sammy home, give him some time to get used to how things run in his new environment. Once he starts to settle in, you will want to work on teaching him how to step up and down on command. It will make both of your lives easier. I would practice it somewhere away from his cage. Have him step up from the back of chair in the dining room or kitchen.
I wouldn't be too concerned with wanting to have him on your shoulder at this time. The 2 of you REALLY need to get to know each other before you're making that step.
For now, while he's in his cage, talk to him quietly. Read to him, or just go about your business next to his cage where he can see you. He'll come around, don't you worrry about that.
Continue to look around the board, I'm sure there have been people with questions similiar to yours. You may find lots of answers!!
Good luck, and post pictures!!!
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