Charlie only lets me give him scrathes when hes 1/2 in his cage!

[Mybestfriendisaparrot]

Charlie is very very picky. He wont let me pet him in his cage or out of his cage and when i say "pet" i mean give him scratches on the back of his neck... But he has this interesting door on his cage that I call the seceret passage haha. But he stands in the door way when its open and then thats the only time He lets me and wants me to give him scratches.... uhhhhhhhhhh.... is this weird African gey behavior?

 

[4theBirds]

How long have you had Charlie? Does he "step-up" or come out of his cage and sit on your hand? It sounds like Charlie may not fully trust you yet. His cage is his secure area and may feel safe there, which is why he may let you scratch him only there. If he's new to you then just give him time to bond. Perhaps offer him an almond or other treat.

 

[Mybestfriendisaparrot]

Ive had charlie for around 1 month. He doesnt step up yet.

 

[MickeyBird]

You have to build some trust between you and your bird

I wasn't able to pet my bird until I had him for 4 months , now I can rub his head , give him a scratch on the back of it .. sometimes he even takes a bow like he's asking for it

yet , Still having hard time with him about the biting , and I can't touch him on the back, or hold him .. but I'm thinking with time and training I'm going to be able to do it all

so have a little patience, train your bird and start giving him a treat and get closer!