im after gettin told that bread is very bad for them im only after getin 1 a few weeks ago their 1 of the best parrots in the world they live up to 70years if their looked after well by leaven the parrot alone he or she will get loney and start pullin out their Feathers its a bad thing to happin they can die from been alone dont get 1 if u dont got the time for um its not fare
My parakeets love wheat bread, good for them cuz of the grain in it...they will only eat bread, seeds, and millet and some dried greens, they will not touch fresh fruit or veggies, don't know why. Cute bird.
People keep telling me that the bird is just mimicking what the owners say. They may be true in part, but the bird also has to recognize what the item is AND recall it's name.
Do you think Bibi was frustrated because you moved the bread away from her when she reached for it? Or does she do that when you're teaching her a new word...
These birds are so smart. I love African Greys and have one myself. Not as...educated. She loves to talk though. She'll say my name, her name, and tell us when she wants to be petted, when she needs to walk, or when she's going to bed. She also tells people "Hello!" when walking in the front door.
beautiful. my experience has been that even parakeets can be demanding creatures so i imagine it's best to forget about birds like Bibi unless one can make a commitment to spend time with it every day
Awww how cute! My afr grey would shake his head no if he didnt want something, & bob his head up/down if he wanted it. He didnt like bread but my cockatoo lovs it. He loved any kind of meat tho.
@pitpackinheat Bibi just turned 4 years old on Feb 25th, 2010. And, yes, she is an only child (as long as you don't count her "cousins" - 4 dogs and 2 cats.)
is it much work looking after these types of bird, had a budgie once which wasnt to difficult but i dont want to buy an african grey if i cant give it the attention it needs
To Meashisgod. The more time and attention you can give to an African Grey, the happier they will be. Bibi gets to spend nearly 14 hours every day and gets tons of love. We talk to her all the time. If you have any doubts about the time you can spend with your bird, you'll probably be better off with a less independent-minded bird that doesn't mind spending time inside its cage. A parrot like Bibi usually won't like to be locked in a cage. Bibi would throw a tantrum and yell, "I want out!"
I think Dr Irene overworked and frustarted Alex, & now the others she's working with, between her and her assoc., they are stressing those Greys out from 14 - 16 hrs daily. At least you love BiBi, & it shows. I'm sure you'd never force her to answer questions/learn 14-16 hrs a day. Dr. P overdid it & Alex pd for it, living only abt 20 years, when if kept properly, they can live 80 years or so.
I'm glad you show restraint and love BiBi. Even a toddler wouldn't be forced to learn 12-14 hrs daily.
You are so right, Choozy! I learned a lot of what Alex was forced to go through on a daily basis.... he had a horrific life, actually. I know he's in a better place now but there was no reason for his life to end the way it did. Alex should have had the type of life all YOUR birds have with you..... now THOSE are some happy li'l birds!!!
@philosoisgrt: Well, we don't know with 100% certainty. But from reading bird forums and Dr. Irene Pepperberg's books and observing Bibi for 2 years, we are fairly confident that we know when she is frustrated vs. happy, or anxious vs. relaxed. If you haven't already, you might check out greyforums. net / forums / ...a lot of good info there. And a good place to ask questions.
@AnimalSites Thinking the nail biting is about right at least. I have a macaw that will do that as well and if there's frustration added in, he'll grab his head with his foot rather quickly, kind of like a theatrical demonstration of torment short of a toddler dropping to the floor screaming. *lol* Sometimes that's followed by a bark (he used to live with a rottweiler), somethings nothing.
@philosoisgrt .... wat age is the parrot -- gave him or her time and u wont be able to shut him or her up i have 1 me self lovey parrot she wakes me for work and flys from her cage in to the bed to me she only still a baby and i can leave her walk around the house she wont move and their very good whit kids
im after gettin told that bread is very bad for them im only after getin 1 a few weeks ago their 1 of the best parrots in the world they live up to 70years if their looked after well by leaven the parrot alone he or she will get loney and start pullin out their Feathers its a bad thing to happin they can die from been alone dont get 1 if u dont got the time for um its not fare
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stockings2010 4 months ago
My parakeets love wheat bread, good for them cuz of the grain in it...they will only eat bread, seeds, and millet and some dried greens, they will not touch fresh fruit or veggies, don't know why. Cute bird.
potion52 4 months ago
That is a fantastic example of just how intelligent those beautiful birds are. <3
makexbelieve 5 months ago
People keep telling me that the bird is just mimicking what the owners say. They may be true in part, but the bird also has to recognize what the item is AND recall it's name.
Afican Greys are some of the smartest birds! ^_^
RosesofWillows 5 months ago
i love how when she gets it right the first time she just takes it like she knows what the answer is. :P
*I'll just take that out of your hands~*
azurada23 5 months ago
cute bird. My chicken does the pupil thing.
xINVISIGOTHx 6 months ago
Do you think Bibi was frustrated because you moved the bread away from her when she reached for it? Or does she do that when you're teaching her a new word...
4thel0ve 6 months ago
your bird sure is the smartest and 1 of the funniest birds i have ever seen, but this is i think the funniest ;)
/watch?v=--F7dglcSM4&feature=mh_lolz&list=FLxWniglRDzFg
koerund 6 months ago
These birds are so smart. I love African Greys and have one myself. Not as...educated. She loves to talk though. She'll say my name, her name, and tell us when she wants to be petted, when she needs to walk, or when she's going to bed. She also tells people "Hello!" when walking in the front door.
Trelev 6 months ago
Bibi's tone of voice suggests she was holding back saying, "It's bread, retard!"
182crazyK 6 months ago
Owner: Whats this?
Bibi: Bread OMNOMNOM
rustleinthebush 7 months ago
beautiful. my experience has been that even parakeets can be demanding creatures so i imagine it's best to forget about birds like Bibi unless one can make a commitment to spend time with it every day
desirefirst 7 months ago
I wish my african grey did cool stuff instead of bite, squeak and mimmic the damn phone.
JakeM624 7 months ago
Awww how cute! My afr grey would shake his head no if he didnt want something, & bob his head up/down if he wanted it. He didnt like bread but my cockatoo lovs it. He loved any kind of meat tho.
2Ryled 8 months ago
"What's this? Chicken?"
wajalama 9 months ago
thats amazing .
xdomoNERD 1 year ago
What a cute little thing. x3 Took a while but such a clear voice!
Frostheart29 1 year ago
She's already smarter than a significant percent of humans :p
CainBitterman 1 year ago 6
omg she is so smart!
xoparakeetloverox 1 year ago
omg XD me and bibi share a birthday :D!! i LOVE the vids, they made me laugh so hard :3
nenekaguya2 1 year ago 2
How old is Bibi? Is this your only bird? Thanks for sharing.
pitpackinheat 2 years ago 11
@pitpackinheat Bibi just turned 4 years old on Feb 25th, 2010. And, yes, she is an only child (as long as you don't count her "cousins" - 4 dogs and 2 cats.)
AnimalSites 2 years ago 5
@AnimalSites Sounds like our house, we have the same animals!!! Our african grey is 14
rangerjay12 4 months ago
is it much work looking after these types of bird, had a budgie once which wasnt to difficult but i dont want to buy an african grey if i cant give it the attention it needs
Meashisgod 2 years ago 5
To Meashisgod. The more time and attention you can give to an African Grey, the happier they will be. Bibi gets to spend nearly 14 hours every day and gets tons of love. We talk to her all the time. If you have any doubts about the time you can spend with your bird, you'll probably be better off with a less independent-minded bird that doesn't mind spending time inside its cage. A parrot like Bibi usually won't like to be locked in a cage. Bibi would throw a tantrum and yell, "I want out!"
AnimalSites 2 years ago 6
i tried this with my pionus parrot piper but instead he went: click!
MajorKirby9000 2 years ago 2
I think Dr Irene overworked and frustarted Alex, & now the others she's working with, between her and her assoc., they are stressing those Greys out from 14 - 16 hrs daily. At least you love BiBi, & it shows. I'm sure you'd never force her to answer questions/learn 14-16 hrs a day. Dr. P overdid it & Alex pd for it, living only abt 20 years, when if kept properly, they can live 80 years or so.
I'm glad you show restraint and love BiBi. Even a toddler wouldn't be forced to learn 12-14 hrs daily.
Choozylady 2 years ago 4
You are so right, Choozy! I learned a lot of what Alex was forced to go through on a daily basis.... he had a horrific life, actually. I know he's in a better place now but there was no reason for his life to end the way it did. Alex should have had the type of life all YOUR birds have with you..... now THOSE are some happy li'l birds!!!
1boidae 2 years ago
If only the owners of "Alex" have had the same care and knowlegde about their bird...
MariaAarhus 2 years ago 4
wow! 0:39/40 ish! omg I've never seen that before! Thank you, that was amazing!
japnaiblissta 3 years ago 11
Another great video I am subbin ! your Cag is fabulous !
LionIsa 3 years ago 4
My parrot show the same kinds of behaviors.
skywarn6283 3 years ago 4
That dialating pupil thing is freaky!
MrStarDotCom 3 years ago 14
@MrStarDotCom I almost missed that! Very fascinating!!
alphabladelm2011 9 months ago
How do you know what her body language is really saying? I have an african grey myself and would love to know how you understand that. Plse help..lol
philosoisgrt 3 years ago 4
@philosoisgrt: Well, we don't know with 100% certainty. But from reading bird forums and Dr. Irene Pepperberg's books and observing Bibi for 2 years, we are fairly confident that we know when she is frustrated vs. happy, or anxious vs. relaxed. If you haven't already, you might check out greyforums. net / forums / ...a lot of good info there. And a good place to ask questions.
AnimalSites 3 years ago
thanks! : )
philosoisgrt 3 years ago
@AnimalSites Thinking the nail biting is about right at least. I have a macaw that will do that as well and if there's frustration added in, he'll grab his head with his foot rather quickly, kind of like a theatrical demonstration of torment short of a toddler dropping to the floor screaming. *lol* Sometimes that's followed by a bark (he used to live with a rottweiler), somethings nothing.
PhoenixBlackthorn 1 year ago
@philosoisgrt .... wat age is the parrot -- gave him or her time and u wont be able to shut him or her up i have 1 me self lovey parrot she wakes me for work and flys from her cage in to the bed to me she only still a baby and i can leave her walk around the house she wont move and their very good whit kids
stockings2010 4 months ago