I agree with Talon, and her advice. I do disagree with the thought that birds differ at that age. Mt first instinct was to hold and hug that little doll, but I gave him some private time, and made sure I made him know I was there. I got him at 4 weeks old so caging him was out of the question. I never fed him before holding him for a while, while talking to him in a very low voice and running my hands all over his body. Spread his wings, held his feet and just handled him. I set up a playpen with a sheet on the floor and plenty of toys to play with. I closed the sheet in with boxes all around it to keep him closed in.
Ok I'm long winded but just keep him in the carrier because he will have the trauma a little longer. I would concentrate on when he gets home. I would put him in his cage and keep everyone out of his sight, except the people who live there. Keep family and friends AWAY for a few days. Add his food and water while he is seeing you doing it, so he knows you’re his source of food. You will want to take 100 photos but wait until he seems comfortable. Take a photo now, then another a little while latter, because of the flash.
Joe
Hemingway at 4 weeks
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