Hello, my name is Abby and I just created an account on this website. I have two Green Cheek Conures and am now adding another bird. A Severe Macaw. I currently work in a pet store and I've been working there for about a year. The store allows people to bring their pet birds and board them at the store while they are on a trip. Three years ago a man abandoned his cockatoo and severe macaw at the store. The cockatoo recently found a home, leaving the macaw alone. The macaw is terribly afraid of everyone and he plucks his feathers and his skin constantly. I do not believe I will be able to easily, if ever, break the self-mutilation once I bring him home. I have worked on gaining his trust throughout the year. He now takes food out of my hands and he says "hello" and "hi" to me which he has never done before. I am taking him to the vet on Thursday and then I will be taking him home. Does anyone have any good advice on how to gain his trust fully? Do you suggest any methods I should use?
Thank you.