Please help

I have recently acquired an orange wing male amazon, I believe I am the 3rd owner , I was told that once he was just a breeding bird and kept in a cage with his hen, at this time I have been told that he was a chatty happy chap, he was parted from his hen and sold to the chap whom I bought him from, he tells me he has never uttered a word since he has had him and the last 3 months of owning him he was kept outside in a shed alone. Now my worry is that he is scared of everything , we can not even approach the cage without him backing off, he doesn't move from his perch unless to feed. What can I do to help him? He is in a cage next to my Senegal and seems to like it close to him. I feel so sad for him he seems so down, never mutters anything and is not interested in any of his toys. He will take a nut from me but very nervously then backs off again, please can someone help with some advice? Dee:

1. These are pair bond birds, and this one was removed from his mate.

2. I assume he is not tame? Most breeders are not. In fact, many are not considered pet quality.

3. Does this bird have any toys? Has he ever been taught to play with toys?

4. Sit next to the cage and interact with him. Perk his interest. See if he responds. Then gradually start working with him.

Thanks , how would I perk his interest ?

With treats, zons are very food oriented. I'd move him to an active part of the house where he gets plenty of interaction. Maybe try singing, be happy, active,while going about your daily activities. You could try hanging small toys on the outside of his cage. Most xbreeders aren't big on toys but you never know.

Once you get him taking treats from you, try clicker training. it's a good way for them to learn to trust you and many love to to interact while training. it teaches them that interaction with humans is not all about being handled,petted or being taken away from his safe spot.