Hi
I have joined so many forums to try and get some advice but no replies as yet.
About 4 months ago I purchased with my husband, an 7/8 month old Ringneck named Rico and He was hand reared.
I just need a few tips on how to gain his trust. I believe he scared of me, when he steps up he makes a low panting like noise for a few seconds.
When I approach his cage he moves to the back or if he is out on the top he climbs down the back. I have to get him to move around to the side where if will most times step onto my finger.
I read that they love water so I started to give him showers, which he loves. Whilst in the shower he lets me stroke him and is perfectly at ease with this, outside I can't touch him as he squawks at me. He does this when I try to give him treats such as Apple or pear. Rarely can I get him to eat it from my hand without squawking but he has done. Then i am thinking should i give him the treat if he is squawking, is that just reinforcing his behavior.
Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Claire