HELP. Screaming timneh

[melmax]

Hello everyone. My name is Mel and i could use some serious help. I've had my timneh Max for about six and a half years, i bought him from a private home as i just couldn't leave him there. He was left in a back room in a tiny cage, no toys, wrong food and no one to talk to. We have been best friends for most of the time but he has gone from being a shy and nervous bird to the monster i'm stuck with now.
When i first had Max i lived with my parents (for about two years) whom spoilt him rotten, then i moved in with my partner and we researched how best to take proper care off our baby. Now Max is a very healthy but not happy bird. We have dealt with temper tantrums over me having our son, moving house and having my partners parents move in then out again but this last bout of screaming is continuous all day, everyday and at top volume.
Our routine with Max has always been consistant. I greet him in the morning with a kiss and a nut and throughout the day we talk to him and give him as much attention as possible with a toddle to tend to in the mix. As soon as our son is in bed and chores are done Max comes out of his cage and has fuss and playtime, this is usually my time with him. Being consistant with this routine and ignoring the bad behavour has worked in the past but nothing seems to work this time. I have tried using a time out cage, covering him up even talking quietly and calmly to him, he just screams at me.
Is there anyone out there who can help. I love my little feathery baby and want him to be a happy little bird again

 

[Spiritbird]

This is very unusual behavior for a little timmie. I suggest that you take your bird to an avain vet to rule out any medical issues first if you have not already done so. When the bird gets out of sink such as this one it is a good idea to start all over again as if you just met him. Gain trust again and re-bond. Is he gettng a good nights sleep of 12 hrs. with no human or electronic noises. Is he cage location a good one, not in front of a window. Is he getting one on one time with you out of the cage every day? New and interesting toys should be in his cage, especially the foraging type. Look at his diet and make sure it is meeting his needs. Are his socialization needs being met? There are many areas to check. I hope it works out for you and the grey. I have a little darlin timmie named Rosie.

 

[melmax]

Thank you for you input on my little noisy problem. We have been working on rewarding the good behaviour and ignoring the bad, we have also been covering Max up at dusk so he can get a litte more sleep. I have been spending at least 1 hour of one on one time with him having tickles and fun. Things do seem to be on the up. Fingers crossed. I have tried in the past to get him new toys but it tends to take at least 6months before he will even look at them. I know that the timmies are timid by nature but i do think that some of his problems stem from his previous home. Not a good place. When i first met him he was about 18 months old, kept in a back room, tiny cage and fed on buggie food with no toys at all. His ex owner said he'd started bitting and that was the reason for him selling him. He is my feathered baby and i can't imagine my life without him, all the time and effort that it has taken just to be able to tickle him and have him willingly step onto my hand has been well worth the love and affection i get in return. I just want him to be happy and hopefully the screaming will start the lessen futher. Just being able to take to like minded people has helped so thank you so much. No doubt this won't be the last post from me.