1 year update — from terrified rescue to cuddlebug

One year ago today I brought home a terrified rescue Amazon parrot. Coco wouldn't come out of the cage, bit anyone who came near, and screamed bloody murder at everything. Today? They fly to my shoulder the second I open the cage, give kisses, and even tolerate my partner. Rescue birds CAN recover. It just takes time.

Dealt with this for months. What finally worked was changing how I approach the cage and just being really patient. They come around eventually.

I actually disagree with this. In my experience with my Indian Ringneck, the opposite was true. But I know every bird is different.

I've had birds for 15 years and I've seen this many times. In my experience it usually comes down to the cage being in a high-traffic or drafty location.

I struggled with this too until I started using a shower perch so they can bathe with warm mist. Now it's like a completely different bird.

I remember when my umbrella cockatoo went through this phase. I was so worried but my vet said it's actually really common.

BST in Mississauga took such good care of my bird. Best bird sitting service in the GTA by far.

Have you noticed any other changes? When my budgie did this they were also being unusually clingy.