by Pajarita » Wed Jun 07, 2017 11:04 am
OK. First thing you need to do is put his favorite perch at your eye level so he doesn't feel you are looming over him. Second thing you need to do is not stare at him for long (just look out of the corner of your eyes]. He needs to get soft foods twice a day, served warm and fresh. This is not only because he is still too young for adult food (think a toddler!] but also because this easy to eat, soft, warm food will remind him of what a parent gives them and give him comfort as well as create a bond between you two. Parrots should never be free-fed protein food (pellets, seeds, nuts, nutriberries, avicakes, etc] but babies can eat some during the day as long as it's not too high in protein (a budgie mix will do but don't just fill up a bowl and leave it there or he will never learn to eat a healthy diet and you will never be able to train him].
Sit next to him for as many hours as you can leaving the door to his cage open so he can come out if he wishes. If the cage doesn't have the 'moat' door (this is the kind that locks on to top of the door and opens down locking into a horizontal position], put a perch right outside his door near enough so all he has to do is simply step from the opening onto it. Be careful not to scare him (move slowly, don't stare at him and talk in a low, singsong reassuring him] because if his wings are clipped and he gets startled, he will fall like a rock to the floor and might hurt himself.
Once he gets used to his diet, he will be willing to take a seed from your hand but you can also try with a piece of a good quality, whole grain bread (they love bread!].
Handfed birds are imprinted to people so the only reason why he is scared of you is that he doesn't know you and doesn't know if he can trust you so, if you take your time and reassure him by not forcing yourself on him, he will relax and crave your company and love. This first few months are the foundation where your entire relationship with him will be built and it needs to be one of complete trust (love doesn't grow without it] so take your time, spend, at least, four hours a day with him with the cage door open, talking, singing, whistling to him, offer comfort food and be patient and loving and he will reward you with his unconditional love.