This seems unrelated to the task of helping your anti-social bird become more friendly, but the truth of the matter is that underlying health issues can have a real impact on your bird's personality. Think about it -- are you on your best behavior when you don't feel good? Birds can be the same way! Taking your bird for a check up with your avian vet can help you make sure that there aren't any medical issues standing in the way of your building a better relationship with your feathered friend. Once your bird has a clean bill of health, you can proceed with some of the other work outlines below.