I'm new to the site and joined primarily for advice, support and mentoring as a new care gives to a beautiful triton cockatoo. He arrived nameless but shouts hello buddy a lot so I'm taking that as a clue! He has a mystery background, was with the owner prior to me for just a few weeks and before her all Ive been told was that he had a crap life. He came to me in a cage too small to lift his crest and wore an expression of amazement when he 1st saw his brand new 6ft cage! He had just 1 old toy, he now as dozens. Buddy is my 1st experience of a cockatoo and I know I've taken on the biggest challenge of my life. His last owner passed him on after he bit her and a family member quite badly. He has plucked large amounts of feathers not long before he came but most appear to be growing back and he has lots of fluffy bits, however he's itchy, I'm guessing it's due to the regrowth and of course i know parasites could be an issue too. What should I look out for? What might help him? I've looked at soothing sprays online but what would people recommend? A good spray with a mister yesterday seemed to help so we'll do that again soon. Ideally he would go for a full check up at the vets but i foresee 1 distressed and bitey bird and a vet bleeding profusely! I think he needs time to settle a bit 1st and give me time to get to know him and his moods. I think he is lacking in socialization, noises and sudden movements make him jump and instantly open his beak ready! I'm dreading that 1st bite! He was being sent to a rescue centre and if I feel he would be happier there then he would go. I just wanted him to have this last chance but have i done the right thing? I don't know if hes ever had birdie pals before and he hasn't been in the same room as any of my other birds up to now so I haven't seen his reaction. Hes very very content to sit on my knee, bending his head for a scratch. Hes actually snoozing right now! I'm going to take that as a sign he's happy enough! And yesterday I discovered he enjoys a dance! And loves to show off with it when he hears 'clever boy!' Ive ordered a clicker to begin some training and I'd like tips on that too if anyone can help? I want to do my absolute best for this beautiful boy with the sad eyes. I want to see him happy, affectionate and well adjusted.