I've bought a Budgie called Buddy today and have put it in its cage. Now it is just frozen at the bottom of the cage and will not move. I'm worried I've petrified it and it will never become hand tame and it won't bond with me! Any advice!? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

Give Buddy some time! It takes awhile for birds to get used to new surroundings. Make sure he has many perches, toys, and fresh food and water available, and try to leave him alone for a few days to adjust to his new environment.

What a shame this is happening, it seems like you were making progress at the start. The feather plucking suggests that he is now really stressed out. You need to move his cage somewhere really quiet so he can relax until he settles down a good bit. For a few days I would only go near the cage to feed him as it sounds like he has become really nervous. Hopefully he will calm down after a few days. Then start again but really slow. Put a radio on, sit near the cage and read a book. Just get him used to your voice and presence. After about a week of this you can try putting your hand in the cage for a few minutes at a time. Then put a treat in your hand. Let him come to you. You will need to be extremely patient. It's going to be extra difficult now because he already has got a scare.