eating out of my mouth?

[rationalreasonz]

Kika is being very odd , I give her grapes and all different fruits and vegies but she will not eat them. She won't eat her pellets unless I crush them down into powder for her. But yet when I offer her something and she turns it down I put it in my mouth and start o eat it to show her it's good when I do that she comes charging over and eats it out of my mouth so I think ok she wants it so I offer it to her again but she won't eat it she backs up from it almost like shes afraid of it or doesn't feel like breaking it down. I am wondering if it is normal for her to only want to eat out of my mouth. I know it sounds gross but I let her do it because I am afraid if I don't she won't be getting proper nutrients. She eats her seed food perfectly fine and sometimes fruits but other than that she will only eat out of my mouth or out of my hand if it is really mushed up or has come out of my mouth....can someone please give m some advice this is making me nervous..

 

Thanks in advance guys

[judygram]

You should not allow her to eat out of your mouth, our mouths have bacteria that could make her very sick or could kill her.

[lovemyGreys]

Yes Judy is spot on, it is highly unlikely that our bird will pass anything onto us but there is always the possibility that we may pass something on to them through saliva, germs on the lips, sneezing etc..

[rationalreasonz]

So how else can I make her eat? The only way she will eat is out of my mouth so if I don't let her won't she get sick from not getting the right amount of nutrients and only eating seeds?

[lovemyGreys]

Here is a thread you may find useful ...

 

http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/53831-tips-for-getting-your-grey-to-eattry-new-foods.html

[Falconeer]

The germs from your mouth will kill her MUCH faster than the seeds. Seeds can kill a bird of over weight and cholestrol in say 20-25 years maybe... Germs... in about 24-48 hours.