domyoburk Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 Ursula has started making a funny head bob (it involves the whole neck, actually), and she taps/bangs her beak on something when she does it (food bowl, cage if she's standing on top of it, occasionally our hands if we're holding her). It's not enough to do damage, but it's not light, either! She usually bangs her beak (the tip, not the front) about 5 times or so at a shot (lasts about 2 seconds total). She usually does this when she's feeling frisky - not territorial, quite, but bold and rather excited. Anyone know what this means? Any other greys out there beak banging?
danmcq Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 It means they found a way to make a new sound they love! :-) Just wait until the stainless steel bowl throwing starts, thats a hoot and makes wonderful clanging sounds.
judygram Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 It makes noise right, thats all it is, greys love to make noise, whether it is banging a toy or a bell, I haven't seen Josey do it but I did see another grey do it once.
JillyBeanz Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 Harvey attacks, and I mean attacks his toys on his playstand - I wouldn't fancy being between his beak and the toy when he gets going - he gives them a right hammering! Dan's right - the stainless steel bowls are best - especially at 06.15 am when you are the only one up in the house and preparing your baby's breakfast and they throw that bowl on your slate floor.......everyone's awake then!!!!
Luvparrots Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 Ana Grey isn't a beak banger. But thanks for the heads up on this possible behavior.
Mistyparrot Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 Misty loves to bang his beak on anything that will reward him with a ringing noise or a pinging noise. At the moment his favourite targets are wine bottles. Steve n Misty
Tycos_mom Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 sounds to me like you got yourself a little drummer she's just trying to catch the rythum. try putting some music on when shes like that I bet she can rock & roll with the best of them you'll have a rock star in no time LOL just kidding but it does sound like she's just trying to find different things that make noise she's haveing fun is all I wouldn't worry.
Jingles Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 LOL...great! I thought my Lorikeet was the only one...now I get 2 of them!!!! haha...Jasper hasn't done it yet...but I am sure he will soon!
pearllyn Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 Lol - Alfie used to throw her bowls, I've fixed them in now tho (spoilsport!). She sometimes taps her beak on the window too, I think the people outside think she's waving at them! x
domyoburk Posted September 24, 2009 Author Posted September 24, 2009 Hmmm... making noise. I hadn't thought of that because none of the things she taps on make a dramatic noise (yet!), but it makes sense. She loves making noise with her voice much of the day, so why not? It did make me think a little of a woodpecker drumming on something to mark their territory...
tracie Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 Lilo bangs his beak alot. He also likes to throw his bowls around. He is a noisy bugger.
judygram Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 Yes he does Tracie, he banged his beak on a coaster I had on the coffee table, I didn't know whether he was trying to hear how it sounded or how hard it was but Josey doesn't do that.
lovethatgrey Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 No beak banging here from either parrot.<br><br>Post edited by: lovethatgrey, at: 2009/09/24 01:48
Janfromboone Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 Tobie does something like that. Makes a loud popping or banging noise with his beak.. Puts his beak on something metal or the wood work and pops his beak. Makes a really loud sound no more movement than there is.
SchroedersJen Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 Yup, both of my little monsters are beak bangers. I think they started noticing me banging my head against the wall when it is time to clean the house and figured it was fun......
chezron Posted December 1, 2009 Posted December 1, 2009 Brutus taps the wooden counter and other wooden objects. Does that count? He does like to drop things and listen to them make lots of noise though.
kittykittykitty Posted December 1, 2009 Posted December 1, 2009 Oh,yes! It sounds like a woodpecker! Precious did it at the vet's. She was so surprised when the attendant said, "Come in." I started saying the same thing but usually I tap back on the table or such. It's almost as if we are using Morse code. It stops after a few minutes of game playing.
ZivaDiva Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 Z does it and it's adorable. He picks a random spot on his cage and bangs away on the metal. He really gets into it and acts as if he has to do a good job.
Guest Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 Gizmo loves to bang his beak on the bars of his cage and toys. He will also grab his bell and click his beak. I love watching him play generally just before he starts in with it he slides his beak up and down the cage bars.
ecodweeb Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 both my babies bang, grind and click their beaks.
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