Why is my Electus Parrot scared of hands?

Question

My Ekkie is 1.5 years old. He has always been scared of hands coming towards him. I thought it would go away but hasn't. We've had him for almost a year now. He gets scared when anyone's hand goes near him. But when you come towards him with just your face, as if giving him a kiss, he doesn't even flinch. He loves kisses. So what's the deal with the hands?

Answer 1

Basically, it's a gradual thing.  Try to take baby steps.  First, have your hand close to him.  Next, give him small pieces of food with your fingers.  Later, place the food in the palm of your hand.  Do this for a while, and he may begin to associate food with your hand.