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Thanks! I've tried holding my hand higher then my arm but he just walks down it towards my face. I'm going to try and get him to snuggle up against my chest first. He is ridiculously smart and we catch him tormenting everything in the house and then laughing about it afterwards... Calling cats and dogs close to the cage so he can nip at them then laughing when they fall for it. Sometime I wonder am I training him or is he training me...

Hello everyone! I have a CAG that's about 15 yrs old. He's a great bird that belongs to my sister but has bonded with me. I have recently been spending a lot of time holding him and keeping him out of his cage. He continues to make kissing sounds while regurgitating his food. while doing this he is trying to "step up" by reaching out with his foot. If I don't move him from one hand to the other he proceeds to climb up my arm towards my face. I feel he wants to be as close to my chest or face as possible. I'm afraid because he has broke the skin when he doesn't get his way and I'm not ready to have my face chomped on. Do I just need to trust him and see what he's trying to do or continue to to reinforce the standard behavior. I feel like the bird wants to snuggle and I'm just afraid. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated!! Thanks much and I'll try to post some videos of the original opera "Smokey" displays. He doesn't just mimic what he hears. He creates his own versions and songs that can go on for minutes at a time. Thanks again everyone!