RobinChris

Thanks again everyone! We have backed off and have been sitting by his cage and trying to reassure him. He has let us scratch his head and he really seems to like that. He also will give us kisses, especially before bed. Since the first day CJ came to live with us, we have left the door to his cage open, so he could come out when he wants to. What is your opinion on covering him at night? We tried it for a couple nights but it was clear he didn't like it. His last owner didn't cover him. She was his rescuer and gave him to us when she left the country to go to school. From all your comments, we have decided to wait on taking him to a vet. Thank you all!!

Thank you all so much for the advice! We will try all your suggestions.

Thank you so much for the replys. We were getting so concerned for him and his well being. He does take treats from us, and I have got him to give me a kiss and say I love you. We want to take him to a vet, because we don't know when the last time he was seen by one. Do you have suggestions on how to get him to a travel cage? He completely freaks out at the sight of a towel. Again thank you so much!

Hi everyone. We are Robin and Chris. We have adopted a grey named CJ. He is a rescued bird and is still getting used to us. From what we understand, he was abused in some manner, but we dont know what happened to him. We have had him for about 3 weeks and after week 1, he actually came to me and would sit on my shoulder. Now he wont come to either my husband or I, and tries to bite us everytime we put our arm up and ask him to step up. He especially goes after fingers. He would pull his feathers out on his breast and his wings before we got him, since we have had him a few of them started growing back, but he pulled those out and a few of his tail feathers also. We can't get him to bathe, much less try to take him out or off his cage with a towel. We tried to mist him with a bottle, which he promptly attacked his toys throwing them in his cage. He whimpers and shakes and this breaks our heart, we are at a loss of what to do and everything we have read on the internet is not working. Please, please help us, we want him to be a part of our family.