Patti......... why are you in the cage?

Since he is so young it's surprising he hasn't tried to bond with you..

I'm sorry I can't remember all the details but he is a re- homed bird?....

It looks like you will have to be patient. I'll look and see what sites are good reading on ways to encourage trust and bonding.     Too2

 

Patti I typed in bonding and trust and came upon many sites that would be useful..... Too many for me to choose from that would be helpful to you.... Too2 

Patti, I have often read about how people tamed budgies. I have not tamed one myself. They say to reach in and pick up the bird with your hand wrapped around his body, being careful not to put pressure on his breast so he can breathe.

Wrap him in a washcloth or other small cloth. Snuggle him up close and tickle his head while talking softly to him. I did this with lovies, but because they were a pair they never did become very tame with me. Most birds are easier to tame if single than a pair of any kind of bird.

I agree with clipping his wings, at least til he stops flying away from you. Have someone with experience do it and show you how so you can do it if he needs to be trimmed later.

I have a pionus who is super sweet, but occasionally gets smart alecky and flies from me instead of obeying me. I pick her up right away and trim her wings. You wouldn't believe the difference it makes immediately. She can still fly because she is so strong, but her attitude changes so quickly. I rarely have to trim her but when she acts up it's a quick and easy attitude adjustment.

Annie

When he see's how you interact with the others in the room. I wonder if he'll begin to learn trust seeing the play times between you and the rest of the flock....

Back to patience again Patti... especially when he's that age and been around who knows what types of folks prying and prodding!!..... Too2