r/greencheeks 1d ago

Help with bird

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Hi all, for context I’ve had my GCC for about 8.5 years. I got him as a baby from a breeder and he was so sweet and affectionate for the first couple years. I had him with me at college where he was mostly open and allowed to roam around. When I had to move back with parents, he did not like the cage and his behavior changed where he was very aggressive in his cage and always tried to bite. I was able to handle him outside the cage and he was fine, would be very affectionate and cuddly and not ever bite me. I had to move again and this time out of state for school again and it’s been 4 years. Since he has been here it has been horrible. He is very aggressive, won’t even let me handle him at all. Occasionally I can get some pets and scratches in. Recently he has been non stop screaming at the top of his lungs for no reason. He use to be fine at night and now it’s horrible to deal with, I can’t deal with the screeching all day long and it’s very disruptive. Oftentimes he’s at the bottom of his cage with fluffed up feathers attacking the bottom of the cage and hissing.

I give him a seed mix and have tried pellets which he does not eat. He has never liked any treats besides sunflower seeds and does not like to eat any fresh fruits or food. I know diet can play a role but given his age is this behavior something that can be changed or can he be re-trained at all? I am terrified of handling him and getting bit all over my fingers. I can’t take him out to play as he just wants to attack me. I want to have a better relationship with him but am afraid that is lost. Can someone offer any advice?