Roughly two weeks ago I purchased a IRN. He is 4 months old, supposedly stick trained and hand tame, but apparently that isn't the case. He's settled into his cage just fine. Eating, grinding his beak, perching with one foot, so he seems rather happy and familiar with this new home. So naturally, I've tried to begin taming him, yet he is so very frightened of me, or my hands.
What I am doing currently is applying a chunk of carrot through the cage bars, right by one of his perches. I then rest my hand on the far end of the perch and wait. A couple times he has come over, put one foot on the perch and started eating the carrot with my hand beside him. But I am still very far from even touching him, and when I offer him a stick to step up on, he flies off in a panic. Forgot to mention that his wings are not clipped, and I do not plan on having them clipped either.
I don't know how to progress. His cage is in my bedroom, so I am besides him most of the day. I talk to him and move calmly, yet he is still frightened. However, whenever I leave my bedroom he begins squawking, though as soon I return he'll stop. So I get the feeling he likes my company, but so far doesn't trust me.
I am a patient person, I have so much time to devote to this wonderful bird.
But right now I feel a little hopeless. He's very flighty and I cannot make any progress.
I'd appreciate any input! Thank you so much for your time.
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