Behavior and previous owner

[dduncan]

I am quite taken with my new friend (IRN) Jasper, but since he was previously owned I am not sure if he will ever completely trust me. He gets very close to me, but I have had him since Easter and it seems like he still has a lot of fear in him. He was two years old in February. He talks a lot, but is scared of people coming to visit. I am the only one he will come to. He used to go to my husband, but as we got closer he stopped letting my husband get near him. I am keeping his wings clipped to hopefully make him tamer.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Diane

[bec]

dont give up hope!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i got kieron from a lady who had had him for years in april last year
last week he stood on a food bowl in my hand for the first time
& the next day stood on my head!!!

[julie]

get your hubby to start giving him special treats, you may need to not give him special things for a couple of days though. Indie wouldn't come to me for a little while, i couldn't work out why and then i caught Aaron sneaking him special treats and sucking up to him. I have noticed all of mine including the aviary birds respond better to the person that feeds them the most.

[dduncan]

Thank you Julie, I appreciate all the help I can get. My husband has tried to feed him things, but he just sits and screeches, or crawls down the back of his cage. He was fine with him when I first got him, but since he has his wing feathers back and can fly, he seems more afraid of people.
Dee
We will keep trying!!

[U.S Marine]

Hi dduncan, so he used to be tame wen his wings
were clipped, you should clip them & start over.
This time you should spend lots & lots of time with
your bird. Good luck