Senegal Parrot Freaks Out

by Holly
(BC, Canada)

I've had my senegal parrot Peachie for 10 years now and recently he's started to act strangely when I open his cage. I put my hand out for him to climb up on and instead of calmly climbing up my arm, he jumps, freaks out and can end up all the way across the room. Some days he will be happy and playful, let me pet him, stay on my should all evening, and other times he makes little panicked sounds if I even come near him.

I'm not quite sure what to do or why he's acting like this. Maybe it's the cage? Being left alone while I'm at work? Please help?