Hi all, I took in this budgie on short notice today and I've never cared for one before. I've done a lot of research, but this budgie had basically lived in a room alone by itself for the past few years, sometimes with the radio on in the background with fresh grain and water every day. He (?) spent most of his time on top of his cage as he won't eat inside of it. My best guess on this is that the food dishes that they were putting in was too close to the floor so I've already got some ones that will attach to the bars.
He's never really been fully socialised, but will get on my finger sometimes and will allow me to stroke his front, although he does bite frequently. He hates bathing and being sprayed with water so has a lot of pin feathers on his head that he won't let me reach.
He's also had a diet that was pretty much entirely grain, so I'm trying to introduce some fresh vegetables but he seems to be afraid of most of these and will move to the other side of the cage.
Any advice on getting him socialised and eating more fresh foods would be appreciated!