My new super cute Conure has started attacking me

Hi everyone,
We have a new addition to our family. A super cute yellow sided green cheek. He is now 13weeks old and has started moulting about 10days ago (not sure this is important). Right from the start he has been a really tame and friendly little thing. He loves attention, learning tricks and just spending time with all of us. However, four days ago he suddenly woke up in the morning and was like a completely different bird. When I carried his food bowl to his cage as I do every morning) he flew out of the cage onto me and started attacking my hand and biting me really hard. He didn't eat the food just seemed interested in biting. Needless to say I was so shocked I dropped the food bowl and put him into his cage and closed the door. I got him back out slightly later to try and be friends again and everything was fine. We sat and chatted and suddenly again out of nowhere he ran up my chest and bit me in the side of my mouth. I got scared and brushed him off (not hard) so he flew off. Then we had an ok day yesterday with no major incidents but today when I offered him my arm this morning (outside his cage) he flew at me and started to bite me again. He got my ear rather than my face but it really hurts and I am beginning to dislike him for it. This behaviour is only in connection with me. I was his favourite as I am home for most of the day and I was even allowed to stroke him under his wings etc and now suddenly the only person he doesn't bite is my husband.
Any idea what to try and how to get my sweet little munchkin back?
His bites really hurt and bleed a lot and I need to find a solution fast.
Any suggestions or explanations would be great.
Thank you

Welcome! This will help! Your little guy is going through some tough times!

http://www.parrotforums.com/training/57935-brainstorming-biting-parrots.html

http://www.parrotforums.com/behavioral/24245-realization.html

http://www.parrotforums.com/behavioral/36419-dealing-aggression-parrots.html

My usual narrative...

I have an old bird who is set in his ways, and may be a good example of what can happen if you DON'T do effective, early intervention.
I have reduced biting to almost zero over the decades... not because I've changed the bird, but I have changed me. And a lot of that has involved giving up on a lot of my desires/expectations. After years of battle, I surrendered. I don't do stuff that gets me bitten. I don't scratch his head much, ever... tail is okay. I NEVER do stuff that makes him mad... I don't touch others when he's out; I rarely try to get him to step up onto my hand first. Hand-held perch first, then hand. In some ways, I swallow my disappointment at having such a little monster for a pet, but he is what he is. I ALWAYS wear my hair down when he's on my shoulder, so all he can bite is hair.
Since he's fully flighted, the ONLY way I get him into the cage is to toss a chile pepper in and he flaps in after it.
So I guess what I'm saying is... wherever the dust settles... after you have followed all the best advice... please let it be okay. Don't do stuff that gets you bitten... take whatever ridiculous precautions needed and just love your little maniac.
But please... listen to and try all the good advice you'll get here. Don't surrender until you know you've done your best. Then just accept and love whatever/whoever your bird turns out to be.

Good luck. We're here for you!

I have never had a GC so I can't give you any information directly related to that species. Are you sure of the age? I have been raising and hand feeding birds for a long time and can honestly say none of them molt at 13 weeks. Usually not until around 6 months or later, depending on the bird. GaleriaGila is right, try not to do anything that upsets him, but you need to keep trying and (I know it is hard) don't react to his bites. This is giving him the attention he may want. The other reason that makes me ask about his age is young ones of 13 weeks, from my experience, don't usually bond with one person that quickly. Hopefully someone with GC experience will be here soon. Good Luck and give lots of love to him no matter what.

I did wonder about his age as well because he was very tame right from the start and as you say I have not heard of them molting this early but have been reassured he is 13 weeks. I guess I won't ever be able to find out :O(

Welcome to the forums, hope we can help you help you work through these problems.

Two clues may provide a window into his behavior. If his age is significantly understated, he may be on the precipice of puberty and the rage of hormones! Physical contact can exacerbate bad behaviors, and for that reason the most conservative touch is to the head. Stroking under the wings, belly, vent area, and back can be stimulating. He may have chosen your husband as "mate" and perceive you as a threat. Bird behavior is not always logical and can literally change as though a switch was flipped!!