I am used to being picked up XD it makes hugs awkward if they don't because either they lean down in the weirdest hug ever or I'm in a not so great area to hug XD
I like certain birds. I had a baby parakeet that thought I was its mama. She was sweet to everyone, nuzzled into you and would sleep in your pocket or build a nest in your hair and sleep in it. She never pooped on anyone, making sure to do it off the person. I haven't found any quite like her so I haven't replaced her.