Does my Alex hate me?

[ZazTheAlexandrine]

Hi,

I bought my Alex Parrot about two weeks ago. He seems to have adjusted well to his new home. The only thing is, whenever we take him out of his cage for attention or to play, he just flies back to his cage and sits on the top. If you go out there to get him again, he will bite.

Does he just hate me, or am I being too impatient? Do I need to wait a lot longer for him to trust me enough to sit with me and not fly back to his cage?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Birdman666]

He's controlling the interaction. He's not sure of you yet.

You still need to win him over. Treats, attention and step up practice.

http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-beh...ues-aggression/think-your-bird-hates-you.aspx

 

[Delfin]

The cage is his safe haven and like Birdman 666 posted, he unsure of you. You mention that you take him of the cage. Exactly how do you do this?.

Have a look at this method, it might help.

http://www.parrotforums.com/general-parrot-information/49144-tips-bonding-building-trust.html

 

[Christinenc2000]

Learned a lot from that Link thank you .
http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-beha...hates-you.aspx

 

[Selph85]

You're being impatient! ^^ (i would be too). He has a fine sense of stranger danger developed and you still fall into the realm of stranger. Try small step at first. Hang out with him around the cage, treats, let him eat out of your hand etc. He'll come around when he is ready. Maybe instead of moving him away from his cage and messing/playing with him, just let him sit with you. Don't mess with him, or offer a treat when you get to where you want to go. Associate the scary changes with a treat!