i just bought an african grey of about 2years old. he tries to bite me wen i put his food in etc is there anyt

Answer 1

It's time to re-train your bird. Offer her a treat every time you visit her. If she bites, don't make a big deal out of it and push the bite towards her and she will let go. Give a firm "No!" and put her in her cage for a 5 minute time out. She will learn not to bite to get more play time. have a tweet year.

Answer 2

An African Grey is so intelligent goodness knows why it's really attacking your hand. It could be that he does't trust you yet, He may never have been trained properly by his first (and maybe many other owners) and so doesn't like hands. He may have been been sold a couple of times. He could have been abused.. You get my drift. The fact is, he's merely trying to protect himself from more grief. Understand that you will never really know what your bird has gone through. He will however live a really long time and have a very good memory. With love, understanding and patience, there will be hope. Never get angry with your bird and wait for it to learn to trust you. Do not rush it because they will know you are impatient. Do not be another owner who decides to give up later on when it looks like it's too difficult. People like that are the reason your African Grey has no trust right now. At 2years old, an AG is also coming into puberty. So he becomes a difficult teen. Many owners don't understand what happened to their obedient precious babies and give them up. Wait for it. It will mellow down and be a GREAT pet if you prove you are worthy enough. Good luck and enjoy your lifelong companion.

Answer 3

I just read the following and just had to comment:

"You might try just flicking him on the bill and saying "No!" firmly EVERY time he tries this."

YOU NEVER, EVER, EVER STRIKE A BIRD! THERE IS NOTHING WORSE THAN THAT: ANY TRUST THE PARROT MAY HAVE IN YOU WILL IMMEDIATELY BE GONE FOREVER. YOU NEVER, EVER STRIKE A BIRD!

Now, that having been said it sounds to me like you have little or no experience with the bigger parrots. You need to learn what you are doing before the behaviour becomes entrenched - after all, this bird is only 2 and greys are not considered fully adult until they are at least 4 years of age. I suspect that you may be inadvertently reinforcing the behavior that you are hoping to extinguish. I can't guess how long you've had the bird, what his history is - or anything. Feel free to email me with more details so I can better respond. It sounds to me like the bird hasn't been well socialised so that's something you need to work on together. Also, the bird is like a human teenager is some ways: parrots do go through the 'Terrible Two's" and this may be playing a role also. Violence plays no part in working together, I cannot emphasise enough so no flicking, kicking, slapping...etc.

Answer 4

Ken R offers good advice. With Greys you need to go slowly and at their pace then they come to trust you....it can take time particularly with an older bird where you may not know much of his background.

When I got my Grey I thought the day would never come when I could touch him. I've had him a year now and he kisses me, sits on my shoulder and talks non stop!

If you are patient, it will come.

As for the feeding problem, use a long handled spoon to put the food in his dish and softly say each time Mmmm want food? and keep repeating it while you do it. Eventually the bird will know this phrase and not feel threatened.

I hope this helps.

PS. Please don't give him 'time out' If you punish a bird it will always mistrust you. I just say to mine 'Don't bite' It's funny because he now tells our Macaw not to bite!

Answer 5

Lisa--I am guessing, as I used to have several various parrots, that one thing is a fact with these birds---they are strictly ONE-PERSON (sometimes one-sex) birds, and that you bought this bird from a man? Am I correct? If this is the case, there is not a lot you are going to be able to do with this bird. You might try just flicking him on the bill and saying "No!" firmly EVERY time he tries this. If the behavior does not stop, quite frankly, I would sell the bird to another man (he will do the same thing to another woman). I was the ONLY woman who could touch my parrot but, ANY man who came thru the door could pick him right up. Hope this gives you a little insight. Good luck

Answer 6

As someone who has had African greys for some years,i can agree with bits from all don't believe that you should sell your bird,you will need to be very patient move your chair next to the cage and keep talking to her.
Offer treats through the bars,i'm sure she will soon drop her head for you to tickle her.Don't give up as you can have lots of fun and you'll find it so rewarding given time!
Ken R.

Answer 7

i'm very sorry about your toddler gray. toddler birds might want to in no way be offered to earlier to being weaned till the customer is experienced at handfeeding toddler birds. Frankly, it change into irresponsible of the seller to promote the toddler to you. in case you'll purchase yet another fowl please locate a respected human being and ascertain the fowl is weaned first. Greys wean at about 4 months of age for your destiny reference. it truly is a delusion you want to end the handfeeding to get the fowl to bond to you - do not fall for that line. Handfeeding a toddler fowl is demanding. It takes a good number of adventure to do it ideal and education from someone who's conscious how. If the formulation is merely too warm this is going to burn the toddler's crop, each so often burning a hollow all by the exterior of the neck. If the formulation is merely too skinny this is going to bypass by the toddler's digestive device too quick and they received't benefit weight. If the formulation is merely too chilly or too thick this is going to stay contained in the crop too lengthy. this allows bacteria to strengthen contained in the crop and it truly is the in all likelihood reason for your toddler's lack of life, fairly because you probably did not element out a crop burn and the vet gave antibiotics. it truly is likewise achievable that utilizing the syringe the food went into the airway instead of the esophagus.this may reason pneumonia which a vet might want to also attempt to attend to with antibiotics. maximum breeders use spoons instead of syringes those days not really to dodge this yet to allow the toddler to flavor its food and adventure the feel. once lower back, i'm so sorry for your loss.

Answer 8

go with Ken R!! and Oddball... they give you the bestest advice... dont give up... thats essencial... keep trying several times a day.. this bird will come around its going to take time... greys are very very smart and in time it will learn to trust and love you.... positive reinforcement... treats... figure out what this bird loves... ask its previous owner if possible... what was its favorite treats... only give them as SPECIAL treats... when you are really trying to bond... always bond in a queit area with no distractions... talk to it as often as possible... it will trust you in time....good luck...smile

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Answer 9

i always leave my bird out of the cage in the morning. i have 2 african greysand as soon as they go to the top of their cage thats when i change the food and water.its a little easier that way

Answer 10

He is getting used to you. Approach his cage gently and speak to him. If you jump away he will think it is a game and do it more.