We have made great progress bonding, I can pet him just about anywhere now without getting bit, at least 70% of the time. He loves kisses and cuddling. Loves to be on my shoulder, but is on training for that, as he will nibble my glasses, my neck and cheeks a little too much for my taste. So most of the time he's out of there after about 10 minutes. This week, I was surprised to find out he let me put him on his back twice, for a good 45 seconds. It happened by accident when I took him off my shoulder, I didn't even realize I turned him upside down, and there he was, on his back, and happy to receive his usual kisses.
Eclectus's diet is demanding, but I've pretty much gotten into a routine, and things are a lot easier now. He has nice colors and a pretty orange beak, so I guess I most be doing something right...
He was clipped when I got him, but I don't think I'll clip him again. He is able to fly on short distances, maybe 10-12 feet, and land correctly if not too high. He loves playing with his toys on top of his cage, and is very content just having fun up there, even hiding in his basket.
Toilet training is going great. He won't necessarily poop where I want him to (in his cage), but he poops on command 75% of the time, which is great. I'm hoping with time he will only do it in his cage or on a stand.
We are having a bit of difficult time because of his screaming. He still lets out his baby cries, and will do it sometimes constantly, other times only when he sees me. Sometimes really loud. I've had other Eclectus owners tell me this behavior stops when they are about 7 months old, so I can't wait !
Here's a few pictures of him, and a video (last) :
