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Good job to Schooner for training his new hoomans right. That video you posted is mating behavior and many will tell you not to encourage that. Our Huey gets hot and horny with my wife the same way. He will eventually up-chuck and try to feed her but when he starts to get low and try to mate, we find something else to do like go sit on his perch or maybe a couple laps around the living room (we've found this stops it immediately). After seeing that video, I don't think you're going to have any problems with Schooner, he's definitely in love with whomever is in that video.

LOL, yes, what SR said. No worries about bonding there!

This was from when I was trying to document what I was going to show the vets, glad I didn’t have to! EF98CD45-AF89-4896-B1DD-BA2DFCB98B27.MOV

Update on Schoon the Goon! So today was exciting! I’ve been using this box to get Schooner to step up from wherever he’s at because he seemed much calmer and 100% more willing than to step up on my hand. I’ve been putting the box with some of his seed, pellets and a fun veggie or fruit in it on my coffee table while I drink coffee and have breakfast. I think just having him be there where he can watch and see that I’m not a scary monster really helped. He was walking around the coffee table, came over to me and offered his foot (I tried to contain my excitement) so I asked him to step up (success!) and once he was up there he very gently just mouthed my thumb (first time he’s ever done anything gently) and then he started making these super weird gurgling sounds and trying to climb up my arm. I of course *freaked* out because I thought he was choking/throwing up 😂 but a bird friend of mine reassured me that he was regurging! So now we’re doing quite a bit better! 😅 Thank you all for the advice and encouragement! Schooner thanks y’all too! 👍

My CAG plucked all his body feathers once because of smoke in my home. Fire alarms going off and smoke everywhere with neighbors all standing around. Luckily I got home soon after and got my parrots and canary out. No harm except smoke. I guess that happens if you leave a pan boiling and it runs out of water. Luckily the fids lived to tell the tale.. Sterling never plucked again and i learned a valuable lesson.

Hi thank you for adding me to this group. I need some advice please. I am new to owning an African Grey , read books and stuff. My African grey is still very young but she is terrorising my family. She attacks my husband and son, Bites their ears , fingers for no reason that is apparent. I find this very distressing. She has a varied diet of pellets and seed, fresh veg daily.

Welcome to the Grey Family. Sounds like Wallis has quickly become "Boss." Tell him "NO" in a firm voice. If he is good give him a treat. If bad put him back in his cage. Believe me greys' are very smart and earn quickly how to manipulate you if you let them. Tell Wallis what he has done wrong. Talk to him. Like i said, greys are quite smart. We love to see pictures of greys. Good Luck.

Never been offended by you Jayd. Wishing you only the best. Janet 😘

We are family, if your are a part of this family, then you forgive without judgement. No apologies necessary, Jayd. The past is the past and we all move forward in a positive light. I send my prayers and love to you both. Always in my thoughts ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Great! Thank you ileo! I’ve been here daily removing spam, no time left to post!

Sending you love and prayers. I appreciate you so much, Jayd. Thank you for everything.<3

Awww...a fuzzy girl in her jammies. Definitely tell us more about her.

Hello and welcome to the forums! Congrats on your new addition! 2 weeks is a very short time. Schooner is probably still adjusting to the changes that have taken place in his life and is probably still adapting to your home, your presence, your routines etc etc. Grey's can take days, weeks or even months to adjust to changes- even small ones like new toys- so please don't be disheartened if Schooner is still wary of you or new foods/toys etc. There is lots of useful information on these forums so feel free to take a look around. If you have any questions, do go ahead and ask. Whilst we're a little quieter these days there is still usually someone who can answer and help. Oh... and we love pictures! (hint hint!) 😁