@Chaif15Let yeah sorry i naturally call it a he simply because we weren't sure and had to choose a sex lol. He's called Max which can be a boys or girls name.
@leahcimrac If you're a guy, and your parrot acts like that near you, then she's a girl, and she is attracted to you (if you know what I mean). You shouldn't let your parrot get so intimate with you. This will not do her any good. After all, she can't mate with you. :) When you pet her, only touch her beak and nothing else. In other words, reduce contact, and maybe she will eventually stop acting horny.
You have the ignore the bird when he does that, or react a bit ''angry'' not yell at him just say a short word like ''stop or ''no''. Usually birds know it by then that the behaviour isn't wanted.
My (female) grey does that panting thing too, and flattens her wings & back to me. It's cute and funny, she certainly isn't disturbed. It's all part of her normal playtime. She has regurgitated a few times, usually when I've wiped the sides of her beak (to clean it). Now I've taught her "wipe" (she says it too) so she knows I'm cleaning her and not asking her to regurge
by the bird throwing up it shows he is challenging you, he is dominating there isn't really anything you can do apart from what we did was got a female for him and if you do it soon enough you can nip it in the bud but if you leave it to late it can take years for them to bond. also if you suddenly stop showing him/her attention they will start hurting themselves, this is why I get annoyed about people who just buy parrots and do not look into their nature properly. there life span is 50 years
I don't think you can get him to quit doing it. He just loves you very very much. It's pretty flattering I think. The only thing I would suggest is not to pet his feet or back a lot and limit the flirting time. I don't really know much about birds, only what I have learned over time with my Mom's bird. Hope that helps :)
He chooses his one mate ... and unfortunaty the boss is his mate ...
And mine did it yesterdag also ... I thought he was sick ... but after some information on a durch forum now I know its a mating dance ... you can be proud xxxx
I was told that it just means that your bird loves you very much. It is not unuaual for your bird to dance around and do the throw up thing, it just means that they think your pretty neat! My mom's bird still does the dance for me once in a while, but not as often as he did when I took this video.
thats so funny. i was cuddling with an AG today in the bird store and after some time he started making a weird sneezing noise like the one your did, he kept bobbing his head and then he regurgitated for me!! i should have bought him
Yes, this is classic sexual behavior in an African Grey and you should not encourage it, it only frustrates the bird. Please don't take this as a criticism, just education!
i have found my grey likes to immitate everything... he does the beak noise but i know it is not mating (too young). i also found he likes to talk to the morning crow and even shrills like one. that bouncing dance back and forth is probably an immitation of the cockatiel. mine hasnt tried batting my hand away though, he likes to just come up and nestle on my shoulder.
LOL He still does that, is totally in love with me, every time I go over to my moms. Which isn't often. Greys are said to have very good memories so I'm guessing that is why he still loves me :)
My gery Buddy does the same thing. I had never had a bird before so I didn't know what he was doing. My friend who has more experience with parrots had to explain it to me. Then I laughed so hard. Buddy was trying to mate with my arm...sheesh.
Our grey regurgitates on my husband every spring, during mating season. Hubby hates it. The grey is 12 years old. Cute video; that looks like a beautiful cockatoo, also.
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CHECKOUTMYBALLS900 1 month ago
lol the thing kevin does from the movie up at 0:40
CHECKOUTMYBALLS900 3 months ago
lol the thing kevin does from the movie up at 0.40
CHECKOUTMYBALLS900 3 months ago
What was that noise the parrot was making at 1:10? Mine does that too and I don't know hes scared or something.
leahcimrac 6 months ago
@leahcimrac Parrots make that sound when they are horny. This is all part of their sexual behaviour.
Chaif15Let 6 months ago
@Chaif15Let Is there anything I can do for him while hes doing it? Not sexually of course.
leahcimrac 6 months ago
@leahcimrac When you say "he", do you mean that your parrot is a boy, or you don't know for sure?
Chaif15Let 6 months ago
@Chaif15Let yeah sorry i naturally call it a he simply because we weren't sure and had to choose a sex lol. He's called Max which can be a boys or girls name.
leahcimrac 6 months ago
@leahcimrac If you're a guy, and your parrot acts like that near you, then she's a girl, and she is attracted to you (if you know what I mean). You shouldn't let your parrot get so intimate with you. This will not do her any good. After all, she can't mate with you. :) When you pet her, only touch her beak and nothing else. In other words, reduce contact, and maybe she will eventually stop acting horny.
Chaif15Let 6 months ago
lol your grey like runs, my grey has never moved that fast on a flatish surface
Aphasia17 9 months ago
I wish my parrot would behave like that. Mine hates me lol.
leahcimrac 11 months ago
You have the ignore the bird when he does that, or react a bit ''angry'' not yell at him just say a short word like ''stop or ''no''. Usually birds know it by then that the behaviour isn't wanted.
PhilosopherOnWeed 1 year ago
My (female) grey does that panting thing too, and flattens her wings & back to me. It's cute and funny, she certainly isn't disturbed. It's all part of her normal playtime. She has regurgitated a few times, usually when I've wiped the sides of her beak (to clean it). Now I've taught her "wipe" (she says it too) so she knows I'm cleaning her and not asking her to regurge
galaxytourer1 1 year ago
You're so lucky. I love it when my baby does that to me.
hjones1 1 year ago
Wow, that parrot is really boogying his way on top of that sofa! I've never seen my own African Grey move that fast!
DeadlyRamon 1 year ago
The greatest compliment to be paid by a parrot is to have him regurgitate for you. That, in short, is true love.
whiff1962 1 year ago
by the bird throwing up it shows he is challenging you, he is dominating there isn't really anything you can do apart from what we did was got a female for him and if you do it soon enough you can nip it in the bud but if you leave it to late it can take years for them to bond. also if you suddenly stop showing him/her attention they will start hurting themselves, this is why I get annoyed about people who just buy parrots and do not look into their nature properly. there life span is 50 years
xMATHIEx 1 year ago
Every few days, mine does the same thing. Really, every few days. But mine sounds more like a monkey, while he's doing that.
hjones1 2 years ago
This isnt a mating dance. What he is trying to do is reguritate for you. And yes, they only do it if they love you.
daylilie222 2 years ago
Just go with it. Mine is doing it a bunch lately!! Can't wait til it's over, cuz his claws do dig into me. He just is bonded with you.
thespa77 2 years ago
Aww...so cute!!!
PookieBoo97 2 years ago
I only want to be a friend to my timenh, but he does this to me too. How do I get him to quit it?
Spottedleaf492 3 years ago
I don't think you can get him to quit doing it. He just loves you very very much. It's pretty flattering I think. The only thing I would suggest is not to pet his feet or back a lot and limit the flirting time. I don't really know much about birds, only what I have learned over time with my Mom's bird. Hope that helps :)
simplydreaming 3 years ago
Lol.... I guess its flattering, but a little akward too.... yeah, I do pet his feet sometimes, so maybe thats the prob. Thanks :)
Spottedleaf492 2 years ago
@Spottedleaf492
He chooses his one mate ... and unfortunaty the boss is his mate ...
And mine did it yesterdag also ... I thought he was sick ... but after some information on a durch forum now I know its a mating dance ... you can be proud xxxx
huizeknots 1 year ago
omg!!
my parrot does that to me...
i thought he was being sick and wasnt well haha
i got well scared!
so what does it mean? that he fancys you?lol
and is it not unusual for them to do the dance to humans?
92lipgloss 3 years ago
I was told that it just means that your bird loves you very much. It is not unuaual for your bird to dance around and do the throw up thing, it just means that they think your pretty neat! My mom's bird still does the dance for me once in a while, but not as often as he did when I took this video.
simplydreaming 3 years ago
wow wee :D thanks for that xx
92lipgloss 3 years ago
oh i just realized yours does it too.
lol
lmaolawlzhaha 3 years ago
He doesn't actually throw up his food though, just looks like he's going to. He still does it though whenever I go to my moms. It's pretty funny. :)
simplydreaming 3 years ago
lol oh my god! mine does this too i think it's creepy but im getting used to it now.
but mine like throws up her food when she's doing it? why?
lmaolawlzhaha 3 years ago
my timney african parrot does the same thing to me, i thouth it was very strange at the beginning, but now i think it s really funny and nice.
saliiwa 3 years ago
I don't think it's a mating dance, our african gray does it too, I think it's more of a maternal thing, like it's trying to feed you.
laditz89 3 years ago
HE IS SO CUTE!
EatSleepPlayWoW 3 years ago
Yup! Bird sees true love with you :)
mine does the same thing, I Have a video of her doing her mating dance too.
Good video :D
Wizard298 3 years ago
My cag does that to me as well, but to my feet! So I wonder if he is in love with me or my feet! Nice cockatoo you got there as well!
parrotloveruk 3 years ago
thats so funny. i was cuddling with an AG today in the bird store and after some time he started making a weird sneezing noise like the one your did, he kept bobbing his head and then he regurgitated for me!! i should have bought him
sahree 3 years ago
lol he wants a girllll
cuppy789 3 years ago
freakin hilarious
famousxstarsx13 4 years ago
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soherolike 4 years ago
LOL 7dah
witchy901 3 years ago
Yes, this is classic sexual behavior in an African Grey and you should not encourage it, it only frustrates the bird. Please don't take this as a criticism, just education!
debbie94510 4 years ago 8
i have found my grey likes to immitate everything... he does the beak noise but i know it is not mating (too young). i also found he likes to talk to the morning crow and even shrills like one. that bouncing dance back and forth is probably an immitation of the cockatiel. mine hasnt tried batting my hand away though, he likes to just come up and nestle on my shoulder.
tinem67 4 years ago
Look out! Love starved Grey on the loose!
KITIKATZ 4 years ago
LOL He still does that, is totally in love with me, every time I go over to my moms. Which isn't often. Greys are said to have very good memories so I'm guessing that is why he still loves me :)
simplydreaming 4 years ago
Yes, he loves you, nd will wait until you come to visit! Parrots are good that way!
KITIKATZ 4 years ago
Great vid and I've rated it as 5 stars. Please check out mine on some 1930's Aviary and Cage Bird tobacco cards.
creamofcardstv 4 years ago
My gery Buddy does the same thing. I had never had a bird before so I didn't know what he was doing. My friend who has more experience with parrots had to explain it to me. Then I laughed so hard. Buddy was trying to mate with my arm...sheesh.
Yellowbean6 4 years ago
Our grey regurgitates on my husband every spring, during mating season. Hubby hates it. The grey is 12 years old. Cute video; that looks like a beautiful cockatoo, also.
bigbadbarb 4 years ago
had a cockatiel that did the same noises when my dad would come into the room....yikes!
scubaahood 4 years ago
my grey makes those noises all the time. it gets annoying after a while.
metlghst22 4 years ago
Your parrots are so adorable,
African Grays can be the most finicky birds, but also among the most affectionate!
Inkoseh 4 years ago
Adorable! :]
pandybug 4 years ago
My old gray Chole did that and a mating sound to my father all the time >.<;
Moddy628 4 years ago