[tina in ohio]

as you all know i rescued a peach front conure, i am trying to get her to step up on a wooden perch for me and all she does is bite it.. is she scared of the wood or ?? how can i get her to step up for me ??? i would like to be able for her to get on my finger but.. but all she does is bite the perch when i get it close to her.. what can i do ??? tina in ohio