BeeFernandez22 Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 Maverick has been doing this weird thing today that looks like he is gagging. He opens his mouth and looks like he going to yawn and then sticks his head out, almost like he is gagging in slow motion. I have a video if nobody knows what I am talking about. He's been playing on his basket and just did it a few times, stopped, and then did it again.
Life is Greyt Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 Is it like an up and down head bob?? If that's what it is, Chickie still does that and from what I've learned it's a baby behavior. It's kinda like the way she bobbed her head when she was being hand fed. She still does it when she hasn't seen me all day and I come home. Hopefully others will know more
BeeFernandez22 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Posted August 13, 2012 It's not really a head bob.. I'll have to try to figure out how to show you guys a video.
zooman Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 regurgitation? or begging for food. sounds like 1 of those
murfchck Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 Is it like he is starting to yawn then like he is trying to swallow something big by stretching our his neck to get it to slide down? I use to think that mine were gasping to get air. I do know what you are talking about, all of mine do this. I don't really know what it is or why but i have been told it is normal.
aerial.2000 Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 Marco totally does that as well. At first I too thought it was a yawn, then I thought omg shes choking but when I knew she wasnt eating I just watched her and came to the conclusion perhaps shes stretching her "vocal" muscles n stuff. I didnt take her to the vet for it. She still does it but not nearly as much.
judygram Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 Josey has done that also and it does look funny, kind of a yawn and stretching her neck out then she usually does it a few more times before she stops, she hardly does it anymore but I know exactly what you are talking about, not to worry.
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 Sounds like " regurgitation", to me. VERY normal! We all have different beliefs about regurg.( we are NOT going to fight about it either!) LOL This is my opinion, and just my opionion. When a bird regurgs, they are offering you some food. Eventually, they will be able to actually bring up the food, and offer it to you. A sign of love. I have always accepted my birds regurg, but in my hand, and Sophie especially, thinks I eat it.She has always watched to make sure I got it and then is pleased with herself. As they get older, the regurg gets less and less. Right now, Sophie does it around once a month. This is NOT recommended by Avian experts to accept the behavior. Nancy
BeeFernandez22 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Posted August 13, 2012 Is it like he is starting to yawn then like he is trying to swallow something big by stretching our his neck to get it to slide down? I use to think that mine were gasping to get air. I do know what you are talking about, all of mine do this. I don't really know what it is or why but i have been told it is normal. Yep!! That's it! I has never seen him do it multiple times in a row. It looked like he was choking but I knew he couldn't be..
Pookamama Posted August 16, 2012 Posted August 16, 2012 Oh good, I'm glad I found this thread. I have seen Pepper do this a few times and was wondering if she was trying to say something but just couldn't find the words, or if she began to yawn but forgot to stop...it sure looks funny. Glad it's normal.
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted August 16, 2012 Posted August 16, 2012 Its important for all you new birds, to decide what to do about the regurg thing. I think " they are loving you back", and have treated my three different birds with that belief past decade. I encourage you all to do some research, and decide how you want to treat the regurg issue. It is important to birds in my opinion, so don't ignore the behavior. Do some research, and decide how you are going to handle it. Nancy
chezron Posted August 17, 2012 Posted August 17, 2012 I have to admit i have never seen this behavior. My guy does yawn, but that is all he does. If you figure out how to post a video i would be curious to watch it.
BeeFernandez22 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Posted August 17, 2012 I have to admit i have never seen this behavior. My guy does yawn, but that is all he does. If you figure out how to post a video i would be curious to watch it. Absolutely. Maybe I can upload it to youtube? Any other ways you guys know of?
Wingy Posted August 17, 2012 Posted August 17, 2012 Absolutely. Maybe I can upload it to youtube? Any other ways you guys know of? If you have a photo bucket account you can upload videos there.
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted August 17, 2012 Posted August 17, 2012 Chezron... isn't it amazing how some birds do something over and over, ( like regurg), and then you find a bird owner, whom has never seen it? I hear so much about sexual aggression, but have never seen it with Sophie. Nancy
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted August 17, 2012 Posted August 17, 2012 Check out info related to " rooting". You're all going to see that too. Become knowledgeable, and decide how your going to deal with this behavior. Hope I am covering some basics for babies. Nancy
BeeFernandez22 Posted August 18, 2012 Author Posted August 18, 2012 I am gonna talk to the vet tomorrow about how to handle the regurg. I have always thought it was not supposed to be encouraged but I've not done any proper research on the subject yet. I know everyone has different opinions so I want to really research before choosing how to handle it. I see both sides of the argument have valid points. And I'm going to work on the photobucket in a few min! Stay tuned!
BeeFernandez22 Posted August 18, 2012 Author Posted August 18, 2012 This link should hopefully work when put in your browser...
BeeFernandez22 Posted August 18, 2012 Author Posted August 18, 2012 Really? I thought it was so odd. He wasn't acting sleepy..
Timbersmom Posted August 18, 2012 Posted August 18, 2012 I have seen Timber doing the same thing, but don't know what it means. He doesn't regurg, so I haven't been too concerned about it.
danmcq Posted August 18, 2012 Posted August 18, 2012 (edited) If nothing came out, it is not regurgitation. Dayo does that as well at times. That peculiar action moves contents round inside the crop that may be uncomfortable for example. A regurgitation is a little different and more head pumping action, then some contents come out for you as a love sign. Watching the video, he is definitely moving content inside the crop. Sometimes the contents gets lodged a little and this action releases them. If you ever see your bird constantly doing this for hours and not stopping after just a little bit, they may have a impacted crop. Edited August 18, 2012 by danmcq
Timbersmom Posted August 18, 2012 Posted August 18, 2012 Good to know Dan, thanks. Timber only does it on occasion, almost like a stretch, wiggle and yawn at the same time. Sounds normal at any rate!
BeeFernandez22 Posted August 18, 2012 Author Posted August 18, 2012 Dan hit it right on the money! Just got back from Mavericks vet check up and I asked him while I was there! He said that's just him moving food from the crop! Thanks Everyone for all the input
mjv413 Posted August 19, 2012 Posted August 19, 2012 When our grey was a baby, she also did the yawning behavior. The breeders said that the yawning is due to the pinfeathers around her ears, and if you rub the area it will help them relieve the itching!
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