aslterp59 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 There are certain things that I say with Gemma that seem to make her want to stick her beak in my mouth. Why, oh why?? When I say, "Evil laugh!" then laugh "aww aww aww," she pokes her head around and the beak goes in my mouth if I'm not quick enough to shut it. She immediately started doing the same thing when I started saying, "HO HO HO, Meeerrrrrry Christmas!" It's not during the "hohoho" part, but always on "merry." Those are the only two phrases she does it with, and with both phrases she started doing it as soon as I started saying them around her, and has been completely consistent ever since. Isn't life with Greys fun??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Isn't life with Greys fun??? Yup, they certainly keep things interesting! This is a new wrinkle I've never seen or even heard before. Gemma has me really puzzling over this. I hope you post if you figure it out because I'd love to know why she does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I had a little male cockatiel that did the same thing!!!! He had a real fetish with my mouth.... I couldn't chew gum around him; it would drive him crazy. When I held him up and kissed his little beak, he gave me a kiss back, and when I said "Thank you, good boy"... The boy on my lips, he would shove his beak in my mouth!!! He had a little yellow plastic bead he carried everywhere with him. He was extremely protective of it, but trusted me enough to walk over on the floor & put it in my mouth!! I offered it back; he would gently take it and off he'd toddle... so sweet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 http://s1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/GwenClaeys/ Here's a vid of Bozo w/ his bead!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 It is weird. Sophie has done it as well thru the years. I have interpreted it as... " a bonding moment", they revert back to the " bonding", with mom. It is a good and positive demonstration of affection. Accept their behavior of affection. I always say to Sophie.... thank you! I love you too! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Bozo is so cute. Thanks for sharing his video. Gwen, you mention "you had" a cockatiel. Do you still have Bozo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Chezron: before I answer your question -- Thank you so much for watching my vid!!! If you click on his picture in my profile album it will give you a brief explanation. Sadly, no .... He passed two months after I rescued "Roscoe". It was as though I embarked into the world of Greys & it allowed me to bear the loss of Bozo. Bozo came to me w/ a broken leg and I "willed" that an underdog be a king. I treasure each moment I had with him and my "Gabby", who remains my gentle little soul, I'm sure misses Bozo too. I answer you with tears and a heavy heart but grateful that Roscoe & Gabby fill my time and bring me to realize how much I love my fids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 So sorry to hear about Bozo, but so happy you have new feathered children. I can relate, I had a quaker for 20 years, and it took me over a year to get to a place where i could even think of another bird. Such a special bird! Thankfully, we now have three! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'm sure you enjoy your three and love them all. At some point, I would definately consider a third... Possibly a baby TAG if the occasion arose. I do, however; feel that Roscoe deserves my undivided attention for a while longer until he becomes more settled and sure of himself. He still has a lot of baggage that needs to be undone. Again, thanks for watching the vid and sharing your insight. They are all wonderfully intelligent "beasties".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Gwen.... so sorry about Bozo. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Thank you Nancy. I still love and miss Bozo like it was yesterday. I carry a corner of my heart broken only for him. I feel fortunate to have been his "mommy" and been a part of his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aslterp59 Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 That is absolutely adorable! He thinks enough of you to share his beloved bead with you. You are loved!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusCAG Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) Bozo was a special boy, Gwen. It was so sweet how he wanted to share his bead with you like that... I'm sorry he isn't with you any longer, he looks as though he was quite the charmer, a real character! I know I still miss dear, beloved animal babies of mine who have passed away. I'll always love and remember them as I know you do yours, and I do cry over them sometimes, but I think it's good to try and remember them with smiles too (once the acute grief is past). They wouldn't want us to be sad forever, they loved us too much for that. Your Gabby is gorgeous, though, makes Bunsen look a little plain by comparison (hehe, don't tell her I said that!). Thanks for sharing your beautiful babies with us. Edited December 14, 2011 by MarcusCAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 You are so sweet, Karen !!! It makes me happy just to know you enjoyed my video !!! All our babies deserve the love and attention we give them because it is unconditional... Life's most beautiful gift So nice of you to admire Gabby. She is just as sweet as she is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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