African Grey Acting Like a Baby

Smokey, my African Grey loves lying on her back like a baby while getting head rubs.

[@SeekGrace]

When you leave and she flies back at you, thats so cool.

[@Atrexiaa]

That call loyalty

[@Atrexiaa]

Or drunk ex

[@ladylolita2354]

Shadow VI or just bored

[@twinicebear775]

Shadow VI it’s actually called flight training, aka a smart bird and experienced owner :)

[@m050alali]

Trust me it's not

[@ERPP8]

It's scary to realize that this bird might outlive me.

[@brennakeene3988]

That’s why I’m trying to learn about birds while I’m really young and get my dream bird so I can grow old with it..

[@HolesGuy]

@@brennakeene3988 awwwww

[@brendanstreecko7847]

I want an african grey in the future so i dont have to cry my eyes out anytime with him

[@KittenBowl1]

Actually many parrots live a long life like 30-40 years to 80 years. Not just this particular species.

[@flowerthecat3]

ya parrots are lifelong companions

[@itsisabel420]

I love their little neck fluff. It looks so soft and satisfying when you pet it.

[@lover789999]

That's really sweet how you give her kisses and hold her. I'm a firm believer we always should show our animals love, not just feed them.

[@damagon123]

Now guys before you attempt to do this, youy must remember this is done by a professional with years of experience, you cannot just lie flat on a dude's arm and expect him to gently caress your neck area.

[@JustNatax3]

Damagon You might lose a nose lmao

[@cynthiaisako]

Lmao

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

I can’t? Dang it! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@isidesiwas6680]

Yeah some humans are nice but not all Only for 1000iq wise birbs

[@ThatGalaxyGirl-de6zy]

Haha well I did it and they were happy for me 🥰

[@Something-behind-you]

So much head bobbing! That is one happy parrot.

[@zainab4140]

Kolibri nic3

[@johnsmith8490]

Thats true..

[@annyeates5344]

Total trust. That speaks volumns of the owner's character. Good man.

[@onionhat745]

She looks so healthy. I wish all pet parrots were treated this well.

[@brandymilles4532]

I love African Greys. They have a quiet way of observing and interjecting. No primal cries like a cockatoo. A civilized bird.

[@2degucitas]

Yes. They are very reserved and observant.

[@thewanderingartists]

Each have their own pros and cons.

[@bellabana]

Brandy Milles no such thing as a civilized bird as they should be free not kept locked up in a house, it’s cruel. In Australia there’s nothing more wonderful than seeing flocks of cockatoos flying free & in the trees screeching, & communicating with each other rather than housebound for the amusement of their selfish owners!

[@seifelshenawi6211]

bellabana owners arent selfish they care for them and become friends with them

[@kellysuzanne976]

@@bellabana These birds like this one are happy where they are at so shut up!!!!!!

[@craigmanning742]

That is awesome. Any parrot that lets you hold them on their back is the ultimate 'trust'. Good job, your Parrot loves and more importantly trusts you. Good job! I miss my 'verde bird' blue crowned conure. Passed after 28 years. Sniff........You sir are an awesome bird owner.

[@krishgaming8033]

Nice

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

I’m so sorry for your loss, Craig Manning!

[@jahjoeka]

Love is more important than trust.

[@cherylcook3688]

I have two African Greys and a Sun Conure. All three are 27 years old. I could hold my little Tequila upside done. He's getting old and I'm getting sad. They are known to live only about an average of 20 years. My Greys I will have to put in my will.

[@aeredhaelredfalen6194]

@@cherylcook3688 Both my Green Cheeked Conure and my African red bellied parrot trust me enough to lie on their backs and the African red bellied parrot especially seems to like it. He's also a little acrobat and will flip upside down from your finger pretty much any time. He knows I won't let him fall, so he's willing to take risks other birds would think twice about. Plus, he's under a year old, so he's still learning a lot and curious about everything. Sorry to hear that your older bird is slowing down, it's always sad when they start showing their age.

[@shakirmohammed5415]

I've never seen such a calm parrot. She's precious.

[@vanessabriggs-firmin2820]

Awww she loves her dadda so much- makes me melt!!!🥰

[@jazzlinden8593]

Smoky is too adorable. It is really nice to see you take the time to keep the public informed of how much work is required to keep one of these beautiful birds. So often people think of just the cute factor, Without researching the kind of commitment that is required to care for an exotic pet.

[@Nihiliste-]

While the african grey is a ridiculously amazing animal (and my fav), I wouldn't recommend it. Not only does it live potentially longer than you (up to 90 years...) but it also requires constant stimulation, is extremely loud due to being a very social animal, and can scratch/ bite most surfaces. Be warned, there are videos, then there is life.

[@gilesbuxton738]

Le Chanclisme robespierriste my dad rescued a parrot when he was around 20 and now he is seventy and he and the parrot are still best friends.

[@saaaaaapo7944]

There's always that guy that says "don't buy this animal, u can't hold it, it's not a pet"

[@saaaaaapo7944]

@Gi Gi like when my mom said that i can't have a dog

[@bari2883]

Great warning. It takes a lot of time and patience to raise and keep parrots. Btw I hate birds in cages.

[@briananuvattanachai6646]

@Ronald Burgandie the 90's years is a definitely a far stretch unless he was confusing a grey's lifespan with a macaw or a cockatoo. Extremely loud sounds more like a cockatoo, macaw, or a conure.

[@akiiluo]

I love African greys. They are so incredibly smart and talented, such sweet little angels.

[@shubhamranjan9495]

2:50 I really loved it when you left and she definitely noticed and flew towards you. She is a love bug

[@iUnderstand]

And she knows the social cue that if he looks back, she will follow 😍 Humans and other pets do same thing, I feel like

[@mkoyama]

With "cognitive level of a 4-6 year old child," these critters are hardly a "pet". Adopting process is quiiiite complicated... Thank you very much for spreading the message.

[@kroakie4]

I've read a lot about parrots. They are akin to young children.

[@mkoyama]

Plain answer to your question is, "Yes, I do." And yes, this is just my personal opinion as a mathematician who has literally collaborated with neuroscientists in their research. There's been no accepted theory about the correlation between brain size (relative nor absolute) and intelligence. There are some interesting readings for this "controversy."

[@Ansonidak]

John Shay seems a typical anti science dolt. The rant about scientists manufacturing data for the money is a tell.

[@mkoyama]

Sad... Now your are just emotionally bashing "women" and all the findings of Sigmund Freud----I figured you are not someone that a person like me can converse with. How unfortunate... Good bye, have a nice day.

[@mkoyama]

JCP, cited by 97 studies in other field psycnet.apa.org/psycinfo/2005-06515-008 Review by NCBI (national center of biotechnology information) www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2755427/ The book reviewed by the article above (Harvard University Press, cited by 650 studies) www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674008069&content=reviews Royal Society open science (2016, brand new) rsos.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/3/4/160104

[@leefrankel4191]

She’s a complete sweetie. Make sure you have plans for her future in case anything should happen to you. In the meantime, I wish you both a long and love-filled life together. You both deserve it.

[@DragonSword227]

Text: She can speak 5 different languages. Me: Ohhhh!!! Text: She speaks English, Dog, Cat, Vietnamese, and Parrot. Me: ...........................

[@MegaZee14]

EXACTLY MY REACTION 😂

[@Elenrai]

@@MegaZee14 ive grown up in a house with one of these critters, they are actually able to develop the agility to "pick up the phone" if it rings. My foster parents had a land line phone until like 2012, and used it often, and it would hear the ringtone. If nobody picked up the phone, she would make the pick up noise and carry out half a phone coversation in my foster dads voice...was pretty funny! They also like to play Ludo...

[@MegaZee14]

@@Elenrai Awww 💜💚

[@mego3947]

i can speak 8 languages then 😂

[@spiritmatter1553]

Somehow, I was a little disappointed that she didn’t also speak French. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 🇫🇷

[@tayajaneway4628]

The amount of trust she has in you is amazing. The fact that she just let you lay her down on her back like that, breathtaking (anyone who knows about parrots knows what I'm talking about). ❤️

[@ZS6JMP]

Of all the greys on YT, you probably have the coolest.

[@g-division5195]

Einstein is the coolest.

[@drseafrog]

X Rated Ruby is the greatest lol

[@mylevelismorethanyomamasre6601]

ZS6JMP all parrots are coolest

[@diddykong7354]

No. there's one that swears. She's the Boolest.

[@paulshelley8132]

ZS6JMP y

[@MrPhuctard]

AMAZING amount of trust you have earned with your bird.. I love the trust you have built

[@bipedalbob]

So nice to see an African grey with all of its feathers. So many of these poor birds pull their feathers out, becoming neurotic, probably through intense boredom. Your obviously doing every thing right, such a pleasure to see a happy healthy Gray

[@leilanilight475]

What a total sweetheart! She clearly loves you!

[@conservativeeyes6719]

So adorable, I just lowered my blood pressure watching.

[@avuncular300]

You are so good together. A perfect example of what it is to co-exist and enjoy every moment !

[@mramarao2092]

That bird's name suits it's colour...!! Smokey..! 😘

[@beverly-anngrosse6680]

She’s so trusting and it’s because she’s loved and given lots attention which is what they need and thrive on ❤️

[@docblue2776]

What a pretty baby!

[@wingsNpaws]

Hanlu Cao Thank you ! :)

[@princessrocketship5856]

+Eye_Fire I have some birds and how I got them to trust me is I let them have some space and took care of them and let them know I was the person who gave them food. Then I worked inside the cage without touching them. They eventually got to know me and got on my hand. Hope this helped anyone who reads. This works for a lot of birds!

[@justvibin1447]

She's so beautiful and healthy looking! What a happy-looking bird!

[@kaydenpat]

Awww! African Greys are the best!!

[@peachiepao942]

What a sweetie. It's so comfortable with its owner ☺️

[@janetchandler7022]

You are a very good parent to this gray! Keep it up and many many years to you both.God Bless

[@Mauser_.]

She is absolutely gorgeous!!! :)

[@wingsNpaws]

Waffen Thank you :)

[@shirleynoah2766]

Whoever loves animals.. I love them coz they are the kindest people on Earth and you can trust them😘😘😘😘

[@martasanimill3177]

My son owned a African grey before his passing. It was passed on to him and then on to other family members. The interaction and level of intelligence is astounding. She understands, has a sense of humor and questions things. She recognized many different people and animals. She also showed many signs of different emotions.

[@2degucitas]

What a trusting bird.

[@dianeevans2281]

wow, she really trusts and loves you!

[@kathrynwilson3985]

Oh my goodness --- what an adorable birdie !!!!! She is absolutely gorgeous. What a treasure of a girl - she has given me a good giggle this afternoon. She certainly is special ...and so lovable !!!!! Thanks for sharing her with others. She is beautiful!

[@bahusofriends5467]

I do like your little cutie parrot a lot! It sweetened my day!

[@bluj8566]

Had an african grey as a child. He drew my mom crazy with all the mess but he was SO cuddly

[@ghfjfghjasdfasdf]

She is so beautiful. Big birds have always scared me while being enchanting simultaneously. That is one, serious, lifelong commitment to an animal. It’s basically like adopting a child that never grows up. The responsibility involved is immense to say the least - of which I highly respect anyone involved with such pets - because that level of dedication to a friendship is special to say the least. Thanks for sharing your personal pet moments.

[@gayeblinman5055]

nice to see someone respectfully handling / training their bird - without excitement & repeated language 🦜

[@leisalee815]

Awwww, soooooo cute,,and Smokey is loving all the love xx

[@IanWeeks56]

So beautiful! It must be a great responsibility to have such a wonderful being as your friend, especially as they live for so long. Smokey seems to be very lucky to have found a human like you to share life with (as you are to have found Smokey). I wish you both a long and happy life together..

[@cathya586]

You are a very good parent! Look at how healthy your parrot is! You are doing an amazing job!

[@JB-nj7nq]

Its so beautiful to see the trust your bird has in you holding it like a baby.. So precious 😭

[@michelleg5371]

Just goes what a special person you must be .she trusts you and loves you 100% .you guys have obviously got a special bond . Awwwwwwww I loved the end perfect .✌️☺️💞💞💞

[@sugail1953]

Absolutely precious.

[@julianl826]

I've never seen a grey that trusted the owner as much as this. Really wholesome video

[@servicarrider]

You are a lucky guy. You can tell how much that little bird loves you.

[@youandshelovesme]

He is a doll, a moving doll. Lovely kid , all the best to him!

[@adlinkujur2382]

She's a girl

[@Bohewulf]

nice vid. The trust and bonding is indeed remarkable.

[@shinyunicorn4745]

She's so relaxed in your hands - like a ragdoll cat 😂 Such a cutie 💞

[@hardyqadir8772]

Shiny Unicorn ikr so adorable:)

[@user-wt8vv2hh5c]

She reminds my African grey parrot. Mine was cute and adorable too.. ❤❤

[@RLyon]

Only God!!! What a beautiful and sweet bird!

[@stevebowles8225]

My African Grey is 10 years old and would have bitten off every finger on my hands and shredded all the skin on my arms. You're a lucky man.

[@nayan9325]

I fed my Indian ringneck Parrot with my own hands for 2 years and he never bit me. He was a baby when we got him so maybe that's the reason.

[@muurrarium9460]

Go to the BirdTricks here on youtube and learn how to fix that. (I have/ had 4 greys sofar in my life and babysat others: you actually have to teach these birds to bite humans afaik. )

[@hoodybox477]

thats not luck

[@whitediamond2074]

steve bowles that's ok teach him or her not to bite, just search for it

[@angeldust1291]

Spend more time with him

[@diegohz6698]

Smokey is adorable!!! You have such a lovely relationship. Diego is turning 2 in Feb next year, so still a teenager. Diego says hi to Smokey:-)

[@callanbeveridge741]

+Diego HZ i love dis parrot too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JS-0-]

Where did you get him from? I really want to get one

[@reetsukhija6858]

I really like these types of parrots because they are really social and they are cute... I wish I could have one..

[@waterbird91]

Absolutely PRECIOUS!!!! Smokey is a beautiful bird he likes the attention. Your a lucky man.

[@CurvyAries]

This was so sweet and adorable. Beautiful birdy❤

[@ilikeceral3]

I wanna get an African grey, but I'm probably gonna get one in its thirties/forties. I think there's a local parrot rescue around my area, hopefully they have older birds.

[@ocloud7389]

Why

[@CC42_]

probably because he's worried the bird could out live him ...

[@potr6480]

not an it

[@canuckpeoplerule]

No one older or anyone who can’t give the bird 10hrs a day of attention or affection should ever buy a bird like this. These birds are no different than a 5yr old child and if kept in a cage for long periods will go crazy. Shelters are full of birds like these. Morons with money too burn get them like they’re trophies to show off to their friends and they very quickly find they’re a lot of work. They also live as long as a lot of people. None of this means that you can do what you want with smaller parrots because they’re all extremely smart and require a ton of time and work. Birds are extremely messy and can be very loud and are often very jealous. So they can attack anyone they don’t like. A small parrot bit through my lip and my ear. It frickin hurt! So unless you can give them a huge amount of time don’t get a bird!! They’re very special and very delicate animals

[@tanyajuli4145]

@@canuckpeoplerule I agree. I would add that getting a bird like this is like getting married or having kids and needs that level of consideration. Are you willing to commit to a life long relationship with this creature?

[@mariarahmat8200]

So cute and such a loving parrot!

[@mariakritharidou]

Such a precious creature! 😍

[@DuangdaraLuckySripinyo]

Wow..! Love this bird..!

[@gerald1812]

This is common behavior of a cockatoo but extremely rare for an African grey.

[@makohaworth8795]

Gerald what, you think? My mums got one and every time we go round to her house. She has it sat on her arm being adorable although when I go near it he tries to take a finger off

[@noahcrumrine4228]

I could tell before even watching the video that this grey was a youngster, a mature grey would never allow this

[@unfoundpump]

holy shit it’s a cockatoo in disguise

[@sweetheart02220]

@@noahcrumrine4228 smokey is six years old. Not a baby.

[@cherylcook3688]

They are special! I have two.. 27 years old. Brother and sister.... Smokey and Samantha. Super smart and talkative. Gonna have to put them in my will. Loved the video.

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

She is SO precious!!

[@gwendolenmccloud6930]

She is GORGEOUS!! You're very blessed to have each other. ~

[@Cheeseypoofs85]

i love how much trust these guys can have in their humans

[@WifeBTR123]

I thought the exact same. A very large amount of trust here.

[@whalesong999]

The fruits of kindness, regardless of gender or species .......

[@paradiseonearth9879]

Very healthy and happy bird kudos to the owner. Have a beautiful life together.

[@melinasasha120]

Amazing ! We had an African grey when I was growing up but she never acted like this !

[@MikeKafes]

Smokey is a beautiful bird. We have a 3 y/o Timneh. Also, thank you for informing people of the immense responsible and commitment of owing a grey... Cheers!

[@wingsNpaws]

Mike Kafes Your welcome! They are a huge commitment and I don't think a lot of people realize that until they get one.

[@btaba3402]

+wingsNpaws question how so you train smokey to do that so well?

[@MistiriousStranger1]

+wingsNpaws Your not going to eat him, right? :^D.

[@indodeze5478]

@BTABA i think this also has to do with a level of trust between bird and owner

[@ello_there_156]

WHAT!!!??? i hope ur joking...+Kassa

[@mauvemouse9259]

Anyone who downvotes this is just jealous because they're not as cute as Smokey. So there.

[@mr.heghog858]

Don’t you mean dislikes? This isn’t Reddit

[@GulpurEel]

So sweet omggggg. I just want to give her all the head rubs in the world! You can tell she is one loved, super happy grey :D

[@stvbrsn]

Oh, so gratifying to see a well adjusted bird, whose owner clearly spends lots of time with her. And then, that final clip is the clincher! No clipped wings, she can fly beautifully!

[@bernardscheidle5679]

He flys in a half hover with a slow forward speed becuz he knows he is in a small tight space! Amazing!

[@phenylalanine1042]

Wonderful animal. We need to respect the non-humans we share the planet with.

[@r4b32t11]

What a little honey.. Your bond is beautiful

[@Elsisalittleconcerned]

What a beautiful bird! My Grey is 19 and he’s a little sassy but he too, likes being a baby.

[@LEE-nh5ut]

GOD bless him truly. What a cute n cudly puffy bayby Mwa mwa mwa how cute

[@dannynicastro3207]

HOW IS SMOKY DOING THESE DAYS??? 2019 NOW. HOPE SHE IS WELL.

[@haillobster7154]

Stop yelling, you two!

[@hubertserafin3432]

STOP YELLING

[@halogen5580]

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH

[@K13Good]

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[@Alex-fm5wv]

AAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHGGHHHHGHHHGHHHGHGHH

[@kaos3383]

How very nice to see an animal loved so much. And she trusts you to allow this positioning.

[@amandadavies..]

Aww what a gorgeous bird. We had a mynah bird called Smokey when I was a kid.

[@HbninfotechTutorials]

This was cutest of all videos I have ever seen

[@nicolasenikxy6306]

You've got a great bond with her, just make sure not to break it or she'll never forgive you!

[@zainab4140]

Nicola Senikxy p

[@petunialisa3909]

Have you ever see this cuteness of smokey the African grey? She is so cute when she acts like a very cute baby

[@ingridjaenicke8848]

Oh Smokey, thats so nice. I like you .😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍❤🧡💛💚

[@ryanwinters9375]

My middle school teacher had one of them I ended up asking so many questions about his bird that he ended up giving me one of the red tail feathers of his African gray parrot

[@alexverdana2435]

aww :)

[@CountessChuchoteur]

Aww, my Grey is a November baby, too! He'll be turning nine this year.

[@wingsNpaws]

PatchouliMoonsong Sweet! Have you had him for all 9 years?

[@CountessChuchoteur]

Not the whole of it. We adopted him when he was just 6 months old. :)

[@callanbeveridge741]

+PatchouliMoonsong that's actually old??

[@CountessChuchoteur]

Callan Beveridge Oh no, nine is pretty young for a Grey when you consider they can live up to sixty years.

[@JS-0-]

Where did you get him from? I really want to get one

[@tscalvin]

My African gray Tara is 13 years old. I’ve had her since she was a young baby and finished weaning her. She was never ever that trusting. That is one special bird you have!

[@lin8148]

What a sweetie!!!

[@cynthiabroyles4890]

I've read African Grays love being upside down. Silly birdie! How is she doing 5 yrs later? Thank you for sharing.💖

[@marymand4859]

beautiful birds but they require so much attention as they are inseprable from their mates. They need you to be there with them all of the time

[@galacticwarlock2271]

Greys are so smart. They want to be with you and chill. People need to know that birds are a special animal.

[@123rosebuds]

Very charming bird and you are very sweet to it. Thanks for Uploading.

[@carolgoldberg2115]

Trust me this is an unusual Grey, Greys are very high strung . I love seeing this, i adopted my Grey.

[@pattysshka]

I wanted one, instead of buying one, I adopted Shakespeare, he had three homes before us, and was very aggressive, he's warming up to us, loves my husband and he bites less and less, he loves kisses. We hope to have him for the rest of his life. He's our baby and he can talk up a storm, he imitates the dogs, the other birds, my husband snoring, my daughters laughs. We love him so much.

[@alexandrakennedy8078]

It would have been fun to hear Smokey talk in all her languages.

[@wishicouldshowmyname5815]

I am so happy to see a parrot treated so well. Bless you. I have a similar bird, a Senegal and he is treated as a king. Thank you for treating it so well. They are a wonder God made.

[@markmurphy5390]

She is absolutely gorgeous