frustrated grey owner

[meadows]

i have a 11 yr old named herbie he loves me dearly but is not one to be handled much i do not know if i am afraid or him. he has bonded with me regurgitates and makes baby noises to me and lately trying to get on my fingers alot easily than before do ya think after 4 years of owning him he is trying to come around

[judygram]

I think at 11 years of age and being with you for 4 years he has come around about as much as he is going to, a lot of greys are more independent and do not care for much touching or affection, they will sit by you and be with you but not necessarily be right against you and since he is regurging for you he is bonded, just accept him as he is.

[meadows]

thank you i love him dearly and he loves my dog he feeds her his scrambled eggs when he is done with it they are such a unique bird

[katana600]

I think it is commendable to be honest that we all get frustrated from time to time. You are so right that they are all unique and individual and to keep looking for ways to enhance your relationship and make his experience and yours better by asking others with experience how to improve on what you already have in the relationship is a cause to celebrate. If Herbie is trying to get more interaction from you and you reward that behavior, it may be that you both are getting to a new place in your relationship and I would certainly applaud and encourage it.

[Luvparrots]

It does sound like Herbie wants to be close to you. So let him. Relax and enjoy his new trust in you.