African Grey Parrot Talking to My Dog, Jasper and Others

[cocardeux]

I looooove your parrot, he s my star!

[VecaPereca83]

o yeah baby! u know it ! XD

[baoyang1015]

lol. that parrot likes to talk =D

[CodroStyle]

id be scared that bid doesnt call someone and buy somethnig off the phone using your voice lol =D

tahts awesome

[gzusrulzme1]

oh how cute!! My african Grey parrot does some of the same sounds!! isn't that weird that they all have some of the same favorite things? He likes to tell the cats that they stink and when they walk by say, "ewie-shewie kitty"! I just love them all!

[anixdixie]

he's unbelievable!! Loved the camara sound

[MisterClean121]

cool bird

[gono23]

lol the parrot of my uncle said "get the fuck out" to a worker..LoL

[fujiali]

süperr yaa valla bayıldım :) süper eğitmişsiniz. ayrıca mükemmel olmuş..

[EmzieDee13]

its realy cute when he say cokies :L lol

[SinnFein4ever]

Huh?

[Blackcreeklover9898]

sooo adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[360kal]

STINKY LOL

[kiwicatnip]

sooo clever!!

[funtyrone]

talk about parrotlike humans, i saw and had a few friends that had parrots that did a lot of amazing things. one at the petshop loved to see customers in front of the cage, and once he saw me, he started tickling me, going, "tickle tickle tickle!" and one sounded like he whistled out the TPIR fail horns, and one knew how to do mutley's laugh! lol!

[kokomango23]

I love Zeph!!! AG's are soo smart. my baby will snore when I'm getting the coffee ready for the morning, when I turn off the lights, or when she wants her blanket... it's amazing how they know one sound can have several meanings! : )

[zubery]

Mine used to do the sound of me sipping tea, water gurgling, microwave sounds, the sound of someone hammering in fence posts in our yard, they are like tape recorders. If I picked him up from the ground, he'd always whisper my boyfriend's name for some reason. Some speech is contextual, but you really have to train them to get to that point. I just let him do his thing. Sadly he passed away a few weeks ago. Give Koko a kiss and take good care. =)

[saskuachman]

how much is a grey?

[AwesomeCoasters]

Is it just me, or is this some real scary shit?

[zubery]

Yeah, do another search, they are pretty common (Greys talking)

[proteanview]

Is this for real?

[TamaraMendonca]

LOVE him!! very smart guy. my grey LOVES listening to your video!

[Keepbirdssafe]

Millions of parrots become unwanted. Birds are a huge responsibility and require a lifetime of care. (Your lifetime.) They live well into their 60's 70's and even 90's when well cared for. If you must have a bird, please adopt don't buy.

Not all African Grey's talk. They are a highly sensitive species and can pluck and become neurotic when not understood. Please visit avian rescue groups online to find out more before bringing one into your home.

[zubery]

It's not common for Greys to live into the 70's - 90's. That's somewhat of an exaggeration. It'd be good to know your source and if it's reliable. Most greys mimic sound effects, if not words very well. They are, by far, the most accurate of speakers. I agree they can be pluckers. I've seen many in that situation, whether they had attention from their owner or not, it can still happen. And once it does, it's terribly hard to break them of the habit.

[zubery]

Also, rescuing is a great idea, as you can see what you're in for up front. The problem with getting a young bird/puppy/rabbit, etc. is that they will go through adolescence which brings on, at times, extreme behavioral changes, sometimes aggression, or a lot of bonding that can limit who the bird can interact with. You might get lucky with a mild mannered one, but they can and do - all hookills - change after adolescence. It may be for the good or the bad.

[zubery]

My grey as a baby, LOVED my boyfriend, now he hates all males in general and will inflict a painful bite if they try to pick him up. He's fine with females. Also, he prefers me, and that can also be a problem when the bird bonds to one person. They see you as a mate and will be aggressive towards others. Or become overly dependent.

[martini2100]

ok thx i will adopt one :)

[hockeyrulz2]

how much does an african grey parrot cost?

[phinman25]

They can gor for 900 to 1500 for a 3 month old

[zubery]

I think Zeph was 750 in 2002 from a private breeder. In stores they are much more. You need to have vaccinations done too and a vet check when you get them, so the price goes up and an ordinary appropriate size starter cage runs 400/500. They live on average about 40 years but it can range from 25-70. They are very messy, demanding, shy, moody, and can end up bonding to one person only. Not recommended. I love my bird, but it's a lifetime commitment.

[hockeyrulz2]

ok thanks

[csgamer1]

AHAHA that is amazing, thats crazy man,! very cool i want one : ) so funny!

[dolphinsilver4]

Loved the western movie sound effect :-D It's so neat how each bird sounds like their owner.

[zubery]

My dog tunes him out --- after all, there is no positive reinforcement to "come" to a parrot that will bite his floppy ear while he walks by...

[bluenileshark11]

he is soo cute and i hope he has a fun birthday LOL jaaaaaaaaasper XD

[bluenileshark11]

hi zubery i am a biiiiiiiiigg fan of zeph and i was thinking that you could make more videos of him and jasper!!!!!!! i love him so much, i recorded him on my phone and made it my ringtone!!!!! Write back; i love you Zeph!!!!!!!!

[zubery]

He turns 7 years old in less than a week. I will try to remember to make a new video maybe for his b-day. With Jasper. He tries to bite Jasper though. That's a cool idea about the ringtone, I wish I could figure out how to do that! =)

[gaybird7]

I love this video....I have a Grey that is much older. I think you have a special bird here. please add more video and keep us up to date with his progress!

[tetriminos]

"sweetie pie" "WHAT!"

[Kajaaah]

No doubt 5 stars from me! Love'd that parrot :D

[anfeestah]

LOL My Galah is sitting on my shoulder not knowing what to do. Hes making cute sounds but can't work out where the bird is coming from.

[sakurachan777]

im scared to get another bird i my chihuahua ate my poor baby blue :<

[LionIsa]

Oh My what a great Baby ! .. I Have a timneh with videos on you tube as well .. I will have to let My Kanicki watch this one ... What a darlin 5 stars

[ryuslayer]

lol, cookies! XD

Say, do your dogs respond, too?

when he says "roll over", do they ever mistake him for you? Or get confused?

[zubery]

I totally wish!! Unfortunately or fortunately, the dog is smarter than the humans in our family. We get fooled at times, but the dog is NEVER fooled. The dog is intimidated by that big beak (and the potential pinch it can exert) but not by the words.

[victoriais1337]

Aww, what a beautiful Grey! Love his voice. My boyfriend wasn't watching but heard the beginning part of the western part, and then both him and Zeph finished the tune in synch! I think he wants a Grey now! LOL My parrotlet would have him for lunch. ;) Can't wait to see more videos!

[zubery]

Thanks! I know it sounds strange, but before long you get "used" to having an animal that talks and it becomes 2nd nature. They can live up 70 years - big commitment! He's just a kid in bird years.

[somegirlonthefloor]

I agree about the talking becomes second nature. Their first words are amazing but then you start getting used to the fact they can talk. Monty can say alot also aswell as sing the never ending story tune which is cute. You cag is beautiful.

[zubery]

I know - it's so strange - but it's normal now. I'm more amazed when he learns something new. Zeph can also whistle the Tequila song theme. It's funny the songs we pick to teach our birds too. I keep finding CAGs or amazons on YouTube singing "Old McDonald had a farm..." Since when has that been popular?

[dynamicwolf]

Man, your bird is amazing. That was phenomenal and hilarious.

I know these birds are super expensive ($800-$3000). Depends on who and where you buy from. 5 stars!

[zubery]

Thanks...more to come. He is quite a ham from a distance or oppposite room, but won't talk if you are face-to-face with him. I have to set up a camera and leave the room. CAG's tend to be shy. I feel like he's very ordinary compared to the million other CAG videos on Youtube or the dancing cockatoo vids!

[zubery]

thanks...he was sorta cheap as I reserved him as an egg from a private breeder in california...pet stores have huge mark ups & unethical practices as far as I'm concerned. I got him at 12 weeks old, and he will turn 7 years old on April 3rd!