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NanDayus --
First, take your towel in hand. Then walk to your garbage can. Deposit the towel in the garbage can. NEVER use a towel on your bird again unless neccesary. Some people can successfully use a towel with their birds, I hear, but it sounds like your bird is the same as mine. He doesn't trust you because you're trying to FORCE him to come out and socialize. So of course he tries to resist. Wouldn't you if you were kidnapped? Instead, open your bird's cage door and sit in the room with him but ignore him and do something else quiet like read a book, surf the net or watch TV. Wait for him to come to you. It is a very slow process but it is WORTH it in the end. Our conure now is the sweetest bird we've EVER owned and it only took a month or two. We've had him for 6 months now and he loves to sit on us for hours on end and preen our hair and ears.
Once your bird starts approaching you, or even coming out of his cage to sit on top, start praising him and telling him what a good birdie he is. The important thing is to NEVER, EVER, EVER try to rush him. If he comes out and sits on top of his cage, do NOT run to the cage to greet him. If he comes over and sits on the floor in front of you, RESIST the urge to pick him up. When he stands on your foot, do NOT pick him up in your hand. When he perches on your hand, DON'T try to throw him onto your shoulder. Let him lead in the growing relationship and always tell him how wonderful he is to deign to give you as much attention as he does. Sooner or later the bond will grow strong and he'll be most likely one of the sweetest birds you've ever owned.
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