my parrot really dont like me HELP

[tinyteen044]

hi there every one i was given a parrot for my birthday i have only ever owned small birds so have no idea about parrots ive fallen in love with little alfie but he dont love me he screams at me wen i get to close to the cage and wen i put my hand into his cage to pick up the fallen toys he trys to bite me as in "il kill your finger" type of bite he is only 8 months old and i really dont want to give up on him as his been moved home to home from what ive been told.
ive done alot of reaserach on the food and diets and all the stuff like that but as his my first parrot am i over reacting ?
he is a amazon parrot

 

[wenz2712]

Hello and welcome

What type of Amazon is Alfie? You havent had him long, and its a case of being very patient with him.. For now, just keep going up and talking too him and try and offer him some treats if he will take them.. Will he come out of the Cage? Will he step onto you without biting? If not you could try letting him step onto a stick for now !

It takes quite along time for an Amazon to build trust with you, especially as he has had a few homes already! Just take it slowly, and be patient He will come round eventually

There are alot of Amazon people on here, which I am sure will also give you some great advice

 

[mcw009]

I don't have any experience with Amazons, but I have to second the "be patient" advise. It's a pretty universal rule for bonding with parrots of any species.

I've had my mustached parakeet coming up on a year now, and to be honest, we only really developed a close relationship in the last 2 or 3 months. He was docile and hand-tame when I got him, but not really interested in hanging around me and DEFINITELY not interested in scritches. Now he finally actively wants to perch on me and get head pats and whatnot.

It seems to me that unlike with cats and dogs, edible treats aren't really the way to a parrot's heart... however, they certainly help! So find out what he goes crazy for and bribe him with it. It won't be instant love, but he'll start to finally give you a chance and you can go from there.

 

[roxynoodle]

Well, my amazon's favorite thing in the world is when I sing to him. I think that won him over more than anything. He prefers soft ballad type songs, and opera, but I can't sing opera, lol!

You will need to be very patient with him. Talk to him, sing to him and if he says any words or does any sounds other than fearful ones, imitate them back. If he blinks, do it back. If he sticks his tongue out at you, do it back. If you have a dog or cat, pet it in front of him. Hide under blankets or behind furniture and play peek a boo.

 

[Pedro]

I don't really think your parrot hates you, I just think you don't understand what he is telling you. Here is a link for you to read, it explains why your parrot could be reacting this way.

http://www.naturalencounters.com/im...ng_Parrot_Behavior_Naturally-Steve_Martin.pdf

https://companionparrotonline.com/Think_Parrot_Hates.html

Hope you get some help from the links.

 

[Enjru]

I suspect your parrot just doesn't know you that well yet and probably still feels unsafe in his new environment. He might also have had bad experiences with people and their hands in his previous homes. Who knows?!? Best plan would be to take things slow, don't force him to do anything, don't shove anything into his face. Let him realize you are not threatening and let him slowly begin to trust you at his own pace.