I have a 10 month old Lovebird named Tango. I've had him for 2 months now and I have worked with him as much as possible to get him adjusted to me. I started by hand feeding millet to him at the beginning. He lets me get near him now, but I still can't handle him yet or get him to accept my finger or hand. He either bites at me or moves away from me. He comes out of his cage freely and climbs around on it or the pvc play gym I built him next to the cage. When he is out, he chirps happily or climbs over to the side of the cage closest to me and just looks at me curiously. The minute I look at him, talk to him or move my hand towards him, he climbs away. It seems like he wants to be close to me, but is afraid of me still. A friend told me to use a towel to pick him up and handle him so he gets used to it. I've only done it twice since I am afraid I will scare him more. The biting, I am a little afraid of since I've heard they can draw blood. Any advice on getting him to come to me more readily would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!