After being reassured that Honey, the African Grey Parrot, would NOT bite if I picked him up and placed him on his perch.......well....just watch the video.
My bird very seldom bites. But anytime someone wants to hold him, just to be on the safe side, the first thing I say is "he bites". Most people won't want to pick him up at that point. But if they decide to risk it, I gave them fair warning. The only time I can remember him biting someone was a woman who tried to pick him up without asking.
An old comment but I know a situation where an CAG has never bitten his carers in 40 years plus. My parents acquired theirs when they were in their mid twenties. They gave him lots of proper care and affection. The now old parrot has paid back loads for the care and attention it has received . Not a single bite ever! So, point two is not true in all cases.
That guy was literally antagonizing the African Grey & greatly underestimated their intelligence bc the grey knew it. He’s very lucky he didn’t get him on the face bc the grey definitely thought about it
He gave warning with his feather arrangement. If you're gonna handle parrots,watch themvery closely . He was a bit annoyed at first,then the neck feathers went up further to "angry,gonna bite" ,when you were focused on talking to other ppl. Just a tip:pay a closer attention to your birb. 🙂
My hand raised, 10 year old African Grey tends to bite me only when I put him back inside his cage. I got really tired of getting bit and bleeding and now I use a 3 foot wooden stick to put him back in. Works every time with no blood loss on my part.
Saber Legend, make sure he first feels comfortable around you, then try petting him, then train him to step up. How is he doing now? By the way, i have an 18 year old african grey and it took two months to step up, so be patient! There's even one guy in which it took him 1.5 years to tame his parrot lol.
Dragolla yes I’m the only one he puts down to let. But he only puts his head down at night which is weird and when he raises his head up he tries to bite me. And trying to make him step up but he would always put his head on the wooden stick instead of his legs
There are a few possbilities: 1. you did something before you pet him that made him nervous 2. He is just trying to bite you so he is tricking you. If the second case is true, then make him feel comfortable with you and your hand. Feed him treats using your hand. Once you think he is comfortable, SLOWLY try to pet him.
@@saber311 no wonder why it bites. Let the bird out of the cage and exercise patience. There's only one word for you and one for the bird. Trust & Desensitization Gain your bird's trust and desensitize it to everyone's presence.
I have a grey I can do absolutely anything with , but he hates my husband ?? he has hubby running scared and the bird knows it - I just can't seem to train hubby to tackle this problem , " when " he says it's him or the bird - gee I'm going to miss my hubby LOL
I have been bitten. The scare of the bite is worse than the actual bite itself. all you need to do is stay calm and dont move away from the bite. let him bite you and show him that it dont bother you and he will learn that biting isnt going to make you go away and he will stop doing it. i have just tamed a ring neck parrot and he wasnt handled and would bite all the time. didnt take me long
No not really. You want to make sure you have a short sleeve top on so the bird gets used to your touch and make sure not to move away from the bite. Also don't make any sound when he bites. Never shout at your bird if he has done wrong. That will only show him that bad behaviour gets your attention
I won't fault him. He took the bite and didn't freak out. He didn't flinch and didn't jerk. I'm watching this video after getting (another) bit by our Amazon. They're fucking birds. It doesn't hurt that bad, I mean it's not a macaw
If your Amazon bite doesn't hurt, He or she is definitely a gentle one who controls its biting power and lucky you to have such a sweet bird. My small a$$ quaker bites with full madness and my finger often ends up bleeding.
@@JforAll00 True. My mom’s Quaker hates me and can cause serious bruising if he gets you right. I can’t imagine getting bit like that by any larger parrot, Jesus.
I have 5 birds and pretty closes with all of them my wife's bird is a blue macaw and when she's not home that's my baby boy wen she's home he can be unpredictable with me. He gave a nasty bit on my bicep last night
I love my CAG and I'm pretty sure she loves me (I can't answer that for her), but 20 years of living with Grey's has taught me that a bite will happen now and again. Warning signs are usually (not not always) present. Eyes flashing, bowed back, hunched over, feathers on-end, etc. I've learned that its nothing personal, and usually a result of something I did wrong, or didn't do right.
Joshua Sacco they have a reason, you just don't know what it is. Best thing to do is always be aware of their body language and disengage if they show any signs of aggression.
@@DoisKoh lol if staring is a reason for such biting, grey is def not for a pet. Better be in a cage 24/7. Just because they are small and fragile doesn't mean the owner has to obey him as a master or something.
@@JforAll00 yea ur right i cringe when people say they are slave to their parrots like the parrots own them and they are the master and get to do whatever they want when in reality we ( pet owner) are the master since we are the one that bought them into our homes and care for them
@@dillonmann6409 Ouch! Bf got his first bad bite today from one of my 'zons. I specialise in aggressive birds. I've always told by bf, if they launch AT you, turn around and protect your face but NEVER attempt to hit the bird off if it lands on you. Heard a shout, went running and he's stood there stock still, with my most vicious 'zon just hanging off his finger, blood pissing on the floor! Went over and moved her and asked why he just stood there? He said he was more worried about hurting her! Meanwhile, she pierced his finger right through at the side of the nail 🤦♀️😔
@@betlea8070African grey likes specific people that knows how to handle them.I have spent two years trying to build a relationship with the African grey and it just don’t get on my hand it always bite me.I got bit four times today while having bird on the chair next to me before I got bit she was just circling I think it was sign of dominance or trying to tell me that’s her territory.
I knew the bird was going to bite just about from the jump bc of the "warning" behaviors that were being exuded from the bird. Don't ever SWAT at a bird like that again! You didn't connect this particular time but if you continue to do this, you will eventually and that's not going to be good for you or more importantly, for your bird. You could really hurt your bird doing that. They are very fragile creatures, and deserve better treatment. If you can't treat your bird better than what's in this video, you really need to think about rehomeing your bird to a home that has more experienced bird lovers.
Ur talking as if he did something terrible to a bird. Parrots being small and fragile doesn't mean the owner had to obey it as if it's a master or something. If my bird does that to me for the same exact reason, he's done for the day. 3 min disciplinary beak holding and traight to his cage until next morning. Quick snappy bite is an OK expression of saying no but biting with full power like that? It becomes personal and has to be fixed.
@@JforAll00 Wtf? 3 minutes of holding a birds beak for discipline? That’s a little much. It’s not personal when the bird gave warnings. Say no, put the bird in the cage or wherever they are and walk away to let them know it wasn’t ok. They aren’t people and don’t think of it the same way we do. To them they told you to stop and you didn’t listen, so they bite. It’s that simple.
You’re a freaking idiot you can’t ever hit a Parrot you dumbass. You will only have the opposite effect & one you scream hit or slap a parrots it’s OVER, they’ll never trust you again & will bite & attack you to the point you will have to rehome them to give them quality of life. It’s ppl like you that seriously should never get near animals.
Tip 1. NEVER promise a bird won't bite. Tip 2. If you handle birds enough sooner or later you will get bit.
My bird very seldom bites. But anytime someone wants to hold him, just to be on the safe side, the first thing I say is "he bites". Most people won't want to pick him up at that point. But if they decide to risk it, I gave them fair warning. The only time I can remember him biting someone was a woman who tried to pick him up without asking.
An old comment but I know a situation where an CAG has never bitten his carers in 40 years plus. My parents acquired theirs when they were in their mid twenties. They gave him lots of proper care and affection. The now old parrot has paid back loads for the care and attention it has received . Not a single bite ever! So, point two is not true in all cases.
@@RichardP539 i really need to teach ur bird not to bite especially if u have children around
Its the way your talking to him
That bird gave ALL KINDS of warnings that a bite was about to go down!
That guy was literally antagonizing the African Grey & greatly underestimated their intelligence bc the grey knew it. He’s very lucky he didn’t get him on the face bc the grey definitely thought about it
NEVER HIT A BIRD
At least the guy did not yank his hand away or fling the bird. But yes, there were warning signs.
O yea? And what were they?
@@raj102945 you didn’t see him drop his head and puff out his feathers.
@@raj102945 the stare between him and bird was a sign. No side looks or bouncy head. I'd see the tension of the bird at that point.
She didn't hit the bird she moved it so it looses balance. Bird hate to loose balance that's what she did.
It stopped before she touched it
How is this a serious bite? He's not dead yet.
He gave warning with his feather arrangement. If you're gonna handle parrots,watch themvery closely . He was a bit annoyed at first,then the neck feathers went up further to "angry,gonna bite" ,when you were focused on talking to other ppl. Just a tip:pay a closer attention to your birb. 🙂
How would we know if it's a serious bite if you never showed it to the camera?
they have 700psi thats 300 less psi than a lion!
the bird thought thought it was a squeaky toy... YEP it was, bird 1 - human 0 lol
The way that man talking is rude... even myself I feel offended eventhough I don't understand what he said
My hand raised, 10 year old African Grey tends to bite me only when I put him back inside his cage. I got really tired of getting bit and bleeding and now I use a 3 foot wooden stick to put him back in. Works every time with no blood loss on my part.
my 15 year old afircan grey bites anyone and everyone who comes close i dont even put him out of his cage
Saber Legend, make sure he first feels comfortable around you, then try petting him, then train him to step up. How is he doing now?
By the way, i have an 18 year old african grey and it took two months to step up, so be patient! There's even one guy in which it took him 1.5 years to tame his parrot lol.
Dragolla yes I’m the only one he puts down to let. But he only puts his head down at night which is weird and when he raises his head up he tries to bite me. And trying to make him step up but he would always put his head on the wooden stick instead of his legs
There are a few possbilities:
1. you did something before you pet him that made him nervous
2. He is just trying to bite you so he is tricking you.
If the second case is true, then make him feel comfortable with you and your hand. Feed him treats using your hand. Once you think he is comfortable, SLOWLY try to pet him.
@@saber311 no wonder why it bites. Let the bird out of the cage and exercise patience.
There's only one word for you and one for the bird.
Trust & Desensitization
Gain your bird's trust and desensitize it to everyone's presence.
I have a grey I can do absolutely anything with , but he hates my husband ?? he has hubby running scared and the bird knows it - I just can't seem to train hubby to tackle this problem , " when " he says it's him or the bird - gee I'm going to miss my hubby LOL
Lol of course you will...
Must be miserable for him, lol
best thing to do is to turn your hand so the bird gets unbalanced
I have been bitten. The scare of the bite is worse than the actual bite itself. all you need to do is stay calm and dont move away from the bite. let him bite you and show him that it dont bother you and he will learn that biting isnt going to make you go away and he will stop doing it. i have just tamed a ring neck parrot and he wasnt handled and would bite all the time. didnt take me long
No not really. You want to make sure you have a short sleeve top on so the bird gets used to your touch and make sure not to move away from the bite. Also don't make any sound when he bites. Never shout at your bird if he has done wrong. That will only show him that bad behaviour gets your attention
I won't fault him. He took the bite and didn't freak out. He didn't flinch and didn't jerk. I'm watching this video after getting (another) bit by our Amazon. They're fucking birds. It doesn't hurt that bad, I mean it's not a macaw
If your Amazon bite doesn't hurt, He or she is definitely a gentle one who controls its biting power and lucky you to have such a sweet bird. My small a$$ quaker bites with full madness and my finger often ends up bleeding.
@@JforAll00 True. My mom’s Quaker hates me and can cause serious bruising if he gets you right. I can’t imagine getting bit like that by any larger parrot, Jesus.
I have 5 birds and pretty closes with all of them my wife's bird is a blue macaw and when she's not home that's my baby boy wen she's home he can be unpredictable with me. He gave a nasty bit on my bicep last night
Kind of expected since you were teasing and calling the bird names. Greys are very intelligent.
u can see the neck feathers loong before bite,,raised neck feathers.
the look of regret at 55:00 lol
I love my CAG and I'm pretty sure she loves me (I can't answer that for her), but 20 years of living with Grey's has taught me that a bite will happen now and again. Warning signs are usually (not not always) present. Eyes flashing, bowed back, hunched over, feathers on-end, etc. I've learned that its nothing personal, and usually a result of something I did wrong, or didn't do right.
Respect for not throwing the parrot of his hand. If i get bit by my rosella or senegal i also dont pull back. Otherwise they learn you fear them.
I had a senegal and it would bite hard! I always pilled my hand away cuz it felt like it would get crushed from the bite.
My brother african grey literally lunch at me when i get in the room
My grey, for no reason, will sometimes do the same thing. Why do they lunge for no reason?
Joshua Sacco they have a reason, you just don't know what it is. Best thing to do is always be aware of their body language and disengage if they show any signs of aggression.
He should not have been staring at the bird like that. This was not for no reason.
@@DoisKoh lol if staring is a reason for such biting, grey is def not for a pet. Better be in a cage 24/7. Just because they are small and fragile doesn't mean the owner has to obey him as a master or something.
@@JforAll00 yea ur right i cringe when people say they are slave to their parrots like the parrots own them and they are the master and get to do whatever they want when in reality we ( pet owner) are the master since we are the one that bought them into our homes and care for them
Let me put this into perspective for you!
On bite pressure alone....
Rottweiler 380psi
Grey/Amazon 400psi
Yes, they bite! Yes, they hurt!
😳😳😳
Yeah, I just had one about take my finger off
@@dillonmann6409 Ouch! Bf got his first bad bite today from one of my 'zons. I specialise in aggressive birds. I've always told by bf, if they launch AT you, turn around and protect your face but NEVER attempt to hit the bird off if it lands on you. Heard a shout, went running and he's stood there stock still, with my most vicious 'zon just hanging off his finger, blood pissing on the floor! Went over and moved her and asked why he just stood there? He said he was more worried about hurting her! Meanwhile, she pierced his finger right through at the side of the nail 🤦♀️😔
@@betlea8070 OH GOD!! I was fostering an Amazon last month and got a couple very nasty bites. She was very aggressive towards me but LOVED my mom..
@@betlea8070African grey likes specific people that knows how to handle them.I have spent two years trying to build a relationship with the African grey and it just don’t get on my hand it always bite me.I got bit four times today while having bird on the chair next to me before I got bit she was just circling I think it was sign of dominance or trying to tell me that’s her territory.
I’ve only had one serious bite from my grey and that was a nasty nip on my ear!
I am forced to lol at this.
its not a good sign when they dont want to step up on the perch that bird wanted blood
I just got bitten yesterday by african grey parrot but I have no serious bite so Im just yay
grow a pair
ouch :P
they have 700 psi. 300 less psi than a lion!!
😂😂😂😂
My grey looks hilarious when she's attacking my dad's hand
99:00
One wasted minute of my life.
I knew the bird was going to bite just about from the jump bc of the "warning" behaviors that were being exuded from the bird. Don't ever SWAT at a bird like that again! You didn't connect this particular time but if you continue to do this, you will eventually and that's not going to be good for you or more importantly, for your bird. You could really hurt your bird doing that. They are very fragile creatures, and deserve better treatment. If you can't treat your bird better than what's in this video, you really need to think about rehomeing your bird to a home that has more experienced bird lovers.
Ur talking as if he did something terrible to a bird. Parrots being small and fragile doesn't mean the owner had to obey it as if it's a master or something. If my bird does that to me for the same exact reason, he's done for the day. 3 min disciplinary beak holding and traight to his cage until next morning. Quick snappy bite is an OK expression of saying no but biting with full power like that? It becomes personal and has to be fixed.
@@JforAll00 Wtf? 3 minutes of holding a birds beak for discipline? That’s a little much. It’s not personal when the bird gave warnings. Say no, put the bird in the cage or wherever they are and walk away to let them know it wasn’t ok. They aren’t people and don’t think of it the same way we do. To them they told you to stop and you didn’t listen, so they bite. It’s that simple.
@@paytonG-H well biting full force isnt acceptable in the pet world the bird has to be dissaplined otherwise it can get even worser
It's swat not SWAT .
He should have socked that bird with his other hand. The bird will soon learn biting invites major headache
Perfect
You’re a freaking idiot you can’t ever hit a Parrot you dumbass. You will only have the opposite effect & one you scream hit or slap a parrots it’s OVER, they’ll never trust you again & will bite & attack you to the point you will have to rehome them to give them quality of life. It’s ppl like you that seriously should never get near animals.