If he freaks out only go as far towards the cage for his body language to remain relaxed. And when cleaning him out or changing food bowls keep as low as you can without eye contact. The more he can associate you with his relaxed body language the better. Every time he freaks you lose that trust again so just go really slow. In fact I would stop direct eye contact completely for the time being. See if you can notice what you are all doing when he relaxes and try to increase those times. Don’t try to take him treats for now if it makes him uneasy. It sounds like he doesn’t want your close attention right now and that’s ok. Include him gradually from across the room.Thank you Ros. I do keep as low as possible and rather than walk direct to him, I do zig zag across talking quietly to him all the time, telling him that I have got nice grapes and palm nuts, which are his favourites. He doesn't like hats so can't put a hat on. I have tried different items of clothing. He just really freaks out as soon as he knows you are coming by his cage. He associates his pain with us and taking him to the vet. It's so difficult for him and I just hate to see my baby so stressed at something I'm doing. At what point is the stress too much for him, would he be happier with new people or would that be even more stressful. I just want the best for him. If I thought he would be happier with someone else, I would gladly pay for his upkeep. I want him to be the happy boy he once was. Thank you for your help and advice.
Thank you Diana, sorry for your loss too. There is such a void in our lives. These beautiful birds deserve the best we can give them, I just hope I did. One day I shall meet my flurry at the rainbow Bridge, with my beloved dog Prince who passed away 11 years ago whom flurry loved too.Oh no @Jules4 that is so very sad I am sorry to hear this. You have looked after him so well and sought help & advice to help him, it was not to be,bless him, fly free now Flurry go find my Tommy who passed 3 weeks today xx
Thank you for your reassuring and kind words. Such a void in our lives.I'm terribly sorry to hear this news. You can take some comfort in the fact that his strange behaviour was nothing to do with you and could not be helped. He no doubt had a better life than most captive greys, and was lucky to have such a caring owner.