charlieparrot

Hi there, I need some serious help in training my African Grey Parrot. He is about 5-7 years old but nobody has trained him or really bonded with him, but I got him and im trying to rid years of mistrust and lack of bonding. Can you please help me. He does not come out of his cage, he thinks im going to attack him. ive got him to take nuts from my hand and he does sing and talk. but i want him to be able to walk about and sit on my shoulder and be free. i read somewhere that the first thing o do is catch him with a blanket and trim his wings then open the cage door and let him come out on his own. is this true? how long does it take for him to trust me and feel comfortable coming out of his cage? I would appreciate all the help on this as I really like him loads and just want him to trust and play with me. thank you, Nirav