Try to avoid getting bitten - it's a lot easier to establish a biting habit than it is to break it. It may take a long time for him to learn to trust you, so don't push for step ups and interaction right now.

If he's attacking you when you put food in the cage, just put on a pair of gloves or something and take care of it while paying as little attention to him as possible. Nervous birds will feel less threatened if they think you don't notice them, so don't even look at him if you can avoid it while you're servicing the cage. You can pay attention to him when you don't have your hands in the cage, but keep it casual and relaxed.

Congratulations, you probably saved his life... Who knows what would have happened to him if you didn't offer a home for him!

The fact that he's quarantined will turn out to be a good thing, in a week or two. He's on his own and once he calms down and feels safe you'll be able to interact one to one.

I'm not sure how many days he's been with you, if it's a few days only I suggest that you let him be, getting acquainted with the new environment, and just talk to him without trying to touch him. It's too early and he doesn't trust you, if I was him I wouldn't either, no offence intended

With time, he will love you and trust you completely! Seeing a rescued bird flourish is for me one of the greatest joys of life , again well done!!!!!

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bebe is whistling and chatting some in the AM. he is very addicted to his wrap around mirror, his security blanket. he has his face in the mirror every second I'm in the room. he is still snappy. he is eating but not a lot. I have tried soft foods but he is afraid of them. hopefully he learn to try it once he is out of quarantine.

Have you given him any millet spray? It's frequently very useful with new birds. They think it's delicious so they're motivated to eat it. If you hang it up in the cage he can nibble on it and watch for danger at the same time.

Il expect him to be afraid of his shadow, he reminds me of my Bimbo. He spent his first month (maybe a little more) here sitting in front of his little mirror, I swear to you he looked like a little statue, always looking into the mirror for reassurance. He was wary of EVERYTHING, even though I knew from his history that he used to sit with his human, watch telly together and share an apple. Food? Forget it, everything was too big. Toys? Get out of here, they are huge and move! I even had to use his old stained dishes otherwise he'd refuse to go near them. I knew he was in mourning for his dead owner and it did break my heart to see him so disoriented.

I cut all food in miniscule pieces and found out that broccoli and the yellow flowers from the garden were acceptable. As Tielfan says, millet spray was irresistible but he only wanted a little bit inside the cage (again, too big and scary).

You need so much patience, but you'll be rewarded once he start feeling safe in your home. If you find out that he really likes millet spray, soon you'll be able to do some trust exercises with him, these guys are greedy and food driven (usually). He might come to accept your hand in the cage if it's carrying millet spray. From then on, it's gonna be a much easier job.

I'm really curious to know if he likes it! And I suggest small broccoli pieces, my guys go mad for them!

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he has millet sprays in his cage, it's about the only thing he is eating. I make my own chop, birdy oatmeal, mashed sweet potatoes. I'm growing broccoli on my deck this summer. I have 11 pots planted everything from A-Z veggie wise, it needs to get sunny warm.

Done

I live in apt building and have small deck. I'm allowed to have no more then 10 pots. the 11th will have to been hidden but the last 2 are small pots, they can be brought inside. one pot will be morning glories for me.

The building doesn't let more, or there isn't enough room?

they are picky about how much weight is on the decks I guess.