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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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!
@@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...
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.
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."
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.
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
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.
@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.
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.
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. )
+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!
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.
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.
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
@@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?
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
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). ❤️
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!
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
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.
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.
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..
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!
How blessed the two of you are! I'm so jealous. Lovely beautiful sweetheart Smokey. May you live as long as possible spreading your happiness everywhere. Thankyou for sharing. I adore birds but oh my Grey's are in a club all their own!🐾🙏🐦🕊️🦅🦉be safe😷
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.
Maybe they didn't like it because African Gray's are going extinct in the wild because of the international trade in these birds. Maybe Smokey would be happier in her own bird society. They are social animals and need each other, not humans.
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.
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
It’s amazing to see so many haters giving thumbs down but then again they’re the one’s who can’t bond with and/or train their birds 😂😂 jealousy is a bitch ain’t it??!!!! Love ur relationship with sweet Smokey 😍
CAGs are not typically this easy going. The human companion no doubt had to devote an enormous percentage of his life to gaining the parrot's trust. Most CAGs would bite your hand off if most of the activities shown in this video were attempted. CAGs go through an adolescent period where they get very aggressive. I know mine's at that stage. It takes patience and tolerance to raise a happy parrot. Smokey is a very lucky bird. Many humans don't invest the time they require for a happy existence.
Birds are cute, but I like them best in the wild. Now amplifiers on the other hand, I have hundreds, tube and transistor, and they belong in the home well cared for. Especially guitar tube amps.
+Steven King In the interest of full disclosure, I have an African Grey parrot that hangs out with me in the shop. Yes, birds are well off in the wild, but with a good human family, and constant care and affection, they can be happy and live extraordinarily long lives in the safety of home.
Steven King - I don’t get it! I just don’t get how you can compare amplifiers with birds/parrots... 🐦 A living, thinking and feeling being against a dead THING? Makes NO sense whatsoever! 😜🤓🧐
@@lottatroublemaker6130 Amps aren't 'dead' because they weren't 'alive' to begin with. Saying otherwise makes you look like an idiot. Don't rag on someone's hobby just because you don't understand it.
the amount of trust between your parrot and you is... astounding 0_0 I barely have a cockatiel pair and we can't get them out of their cage cause they might fly out to the wild which means they will die cause they don't know how to get food by themselves...
Sooo gorgeous, your relationship- is beautiful to behold 🙏 I completely love birds, they’re wonderful, fascinating creatures with innumerable talents and personality quirks that are endlessly entertaining and endearing- much love thanks for sharing 💕
Thank you for loving these beautiful birds the way they deserve. Great job. He obviously loves and trusts you. Don’t let other people that don’t know Smokey feed him I have lost several birds by careless individuals feeding the wrong thing and my birds dying. Thank you for the video.
When you leave and she flies back at you, thats so cool.
That call loyalty
Or drunk ex
Shadow VI or just bored
Shadow VI it’s actually called flight training, aka a smart bird and experienced owner :)
Trust me it's not
It's scary to realize that this bird might outlive me.
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..
@@brennakeene3988 awwwww
I want an african grey in the future so i dont have to cry my eyes out anytime with him
Actually many parrots live a long life like 30-40 years to 80 years. Not just this particular species.
ya parrots are lifelong companions
She looks so healthy. I wish all pet parrots were treated this well.
Total trust. That speaks volumns of the owner's character. Good man.
So much head bobbing! That is one happy parrot.
Kolibri nic3
Thats true..
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.
Damagon You might lose a nose lmao
Lmao
I can’t? Dang it! 😂😂😂😂😂
Yeah some humans are nice but not all
Only for 1000iq wise birbs
Haha well I did it and they were happy for me 🥰
I love their little neck fluff. It looks so soft and satisfying when you pet it.
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.
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.
Nice
I’m so sorry for your loss, Craig Manning!
Love is more important than trust.
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.
@@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.
I love African Greys. They have a quiet way of observing and interjecting. No primal cries like a cockatoo. A civilized bird.
Yes. They are very reserved and observant.
Each have their own pros and cons.
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!
bellabana owners arent selfish they care for them and become friends with them
@@bellabana These birds like this one are happy where they are at so shut up!!!!!!
2:50 I really loved it when you left and she definitely noticed and flew towards you. She is a love bug
And she knows the social cue that if he looks back, she will follow 😍 Humans and other pets do same thing, I feel like
Text: She can speak 5 different languages.
Me: Ohhhh!!!
Text: She speaks English, Dog, Cat, Vietnamese, and Parrot.
Me: ...........................
EXACTLY MY REACTION 😂
@@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...
@@Elenrai Awww 💜💚
i can speak 8 languages then 😂
Somehow, I was a little disappointed that she didn’t also speak French. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 🇫🇷
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.
I've read a lot about parrots. They are akin to young children.
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."
John Shay seems a typical anti science dolt. The rant about scientists manufacturing data for the money is a tell.
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.
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
Of all the greys on YT, you probably have the coolest.
Einstein is the coolest.
X Rated Ruby is the greatest lol
ZS6JMP all parrots are coolest
No. there's one that swears. She's the Boolest.
ZS6JMP y
I've never seen such a calm parrot. She's precious.
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.
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.
There's always that guy that says "don't buy this animal, u can't hold it, it's not a pet"
@Gi Gi like when my mom said that i can't have a dog
Great warning. It takes a lot of time and patience to raise and keep parrots. Btw I hate birds in cages.
@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.
So adorable, I just lowered my blood pressure watching.
Awww she loves her dadda so much- makes me melt!!!🥰
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.
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.
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.
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. )
thats not luck
steve bowles that's ok teach him or her not to bite, just search for it
Spend more time with him
Had an african grey as a child. He drew my mom crazy with all the mess but he was SO cuddly
What a pretty baby!
Hanlu Cao Thank you ! :)
+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!
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.
She's so beautiful and healthy looking! What a happy-looking bird!
What a trusting bird.
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.
Why
probably because he's worried the bird could out live him ...
not an it
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
@@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?
This is common behavior of a cockatoo but extremely rare for an African grey.
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
I could tell before even watching the video that this grey was a youngster, a mature grey would never allow this
holy shit it’s a cockatoo in disguise
@@noahcrumrine4228 smokey is six years old. Not a baby.
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). ❤️
AMAZING amount of trust you have earned with your bird.. I love the trust you have built
wow, she really trusts and loves you!
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!
Smokey is beautiful! You two share a wonderful bond. Thank you for sharing! :)
You are so good together. A perfect example of what it is to co-exist and enjoy every moment !
You are a very good parent to this gray! Keep it up and many many years to you both.God Bless
What a sweetie. It's so comfortable with its owner ☺️
Absolutely PRECIOUS!!!! Smokey is a beautiful bird he likes the attention. Your a lucky man.
This was so sweet and adorable. Beautiful birdy❤
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
Anyone who downvotes this is just jealous because they're not as cute as Smokey. So there.
Don’t you mean dislikes? This isn’t Reddit
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.
She is absolutely gorgeous!!! :)
Waffen Thank you :)
Absolutely precious.
Awwww, soooooo cute,,and Smokey is loving all the love xx
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.
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..
You are a very good parent! Look at how healthy your parrot is! You are doing an amazing job!
I do like your little cutie parrot a lot! It sweetened my day!
Thank you for sharing your exquisite caring for Smokey. Your videos have been a delightful learning experience.
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:-)
+Diego HZ i love dis parrot too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where did you get him from? I really want to get one
She is GORGEOUS!! You're very blessed to have each other. ~
This is TRUE and EVERLASTING love!!! Real magic..so happy for you...for such a deep love with animal...God bless you!
She’s precious....I’m glad you’re kind and loving to her....wish everyone was
She's so relaxed in your hands - like a ragdoll cat 😂 Such a cutie 💞
Shiny Unicorn ikr so adorable:)
nice vid. The trust and bonding is indeed remarkable.
So cute and such a loving parrot!
She is SO precious!!
Wow..! Love this bird..!
Wonderful animal. We need to respect the non-humans we share the planet with.
Awww what a sweet baby! She trusts you completely! Thanks for sharing!
Its so beautiful to see the trust your bird has in you holding it like a baby.. So precious 😭
I've never seen a grey that trusted the owner as much as this. Really wholesome video
i love how much trust these guys can have in their humans
I thought the exact same. A very large amount of trust here.
The fruits of kindness, regardless of gender or species .......
She’s so trusting and it’s because she’s loved and given lots attention which is what they need and thrive on ❤️
What a total sweetheart! She clearly loves you!
HOW IS SMOKY DOING THESE DAYS??? 2019 NOW. HOPE SHE IS WELL.
Stop yelling, you two!
STOP YELLING
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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!
Mike Kafes Your welcome! They are a huge commitment and I don't think a lot of people realize that until they get one.
+wingsNpaws question how so you train smokey to do that so well?
+wingsNpaws Your not going to eat him, right? :^D.
@BTABA i think this also has to do with a level of trust between bird and owner
WHAT!!!??? i hope ur joking...+Kassa
He is a doll, a moving doll.
Lovely kid , all the best to him!
She's a girl
How blessed the two of you are! I'm so jealous. Lovely beautiful sweetheart Smokey. May you live as long as possible spreading your happiness everywhere. Thankyou for sharing. I adore birds but oh my Grey's are in a club all their own!🐾🙏🐦🕊️🦅🦉be safe😷
GOD bless him truly. What a cute n cudly puffy bayby Mwa mwa mwa how cute
He flys in a half hover with a slow forward speed becuz he knows he is in a small tight space! Amazing!
Aaaww so adorable love the birdie always their so precious ... 💓💓💓💓😍😘
I love African greys. They are so incredibly smart and talented, such sweet little angels.
This was cutest of all videos I have ever seen
Aww, my Grey is a November baby, too! He'll be turning nine this year.
PatchouliMoonsong Sweet! Have you had him for all 9 years?
Not the whole of it. We adopted him when he was just 6 months old. :)
+PatchouliMoonsong that's actually old??
Callan Beveridge Oh no, nine is pretty young for a Grey when you consider they can live up to sixty years.
Where did you get him from? I really want to get one
Smoky is too adorable! So sweet!
This is the most cute birdie video. Its amazing how the owner has spend time in training the bird 😍
Trust me this is an unusual Grey, Greys are very high strung . I love seeing this, i adopted my Grey.
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.
I see that 63 people did not like this video....what's not to like? I don't get it!
probably that they do not have an awesome bond like that! :)
Maybe they didn't like it because African Gray's are going extinct in the wild because of the international trade in these birds. Maybe Smokey would be happier in her own bird society. They are social animals and need each other, not humans.
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.
@Patty Fulghum, it's so lovely that you gave that poor creature a loving home. :)
I've never seen YT video without dislikes
She’s so adorable… Thank you for sharing :-)
Aww bless....this was too precious!
You've got a great bond with her, just make sure not to break it or she'll never forgive you!
Nicola Senikxy p
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
aww :)
He is really beautiful and adorable! At the end, he must say "where are you going without me" 😂🥰
Such a precious creature! 😍
It would have been fun to hear Smokey talk in all her languages.
I've read African Grays love being upside down. Silly birdie! How is she doing 5 yrs later? Thank you for sharing.💖
Very charming bird and you are very sweet to it. Thanks for Uploading.
What a little honey.. Your bond is beautiful
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
I had my African grey for about 6 to 7 years
Oh my goodness she is in heaven! You are an excellent bird dad.
Aww what a gorgeous bird. We had a mynah bird called Smokey when I was a kid.
It’s amazing to see so many haters giving thumbs down but then again they’re the one’s who can’t bond with and/or train their birds 😂😂 jealousy is a bitch ain’t it??!!!!
Love ur relationship with sweet Smokey 😍
2014: no
2015:no
2016:no
2017:no
2018:no
2019: we need this is recommendation for all
Me: that's how mafia works
Edit: in very dumb at making these
Ha bro
Such a beautiful baby!❤️❤️❤️
She's beautiful!!
CAGs are not typically this easy going. The human companion no doubt had to devote an enormous percentage of his life to gaining the parrot's trust. Most CAGs would bite your hand off if most of the activities shown in this video were attempted. CAGs go through an adolescent period where they get very aggressive. I know mine's at that stage. It takes patience and tolerance to raise a happy parrot. Smokey is a very lucky bird. Many humans don't invest the time they require for a happy existence.
Birds are cute, but I like them best in the wild. Now amplifiers on the other hand, I have hundreds, tube and transistor, and they belong in the home well cared for. Especially guitar tube amps.
+Steven King In the interest of full disclosure, I have an African Grey parrot that hangs out with me in the shop. Yes, birds are well off in the wild, but with a good human family, and constant care and affection, they can be happy and live extraordinarily long lives in the safety of home.
Steven King - I don’t get it! I just don’t get how you can compare amplifiers with birds/parrots... 🐦 A living, thinking and feeling being against a dead THING? Makes NO sense whatsoever! 😜🤓🧐
@@lottatroublemaker6130 Amps aren't 'dead' because they weren't 'alive' to begin with. Saying otherwise makes you look like an idiot. Don't rag on someone's hobby just because you don't understand it.
@@lottatroublemaker6130 It was a joke because the commenter's name was "amplifier experts".
the amount of trust between your parrot and you is...
astounding 0_0
I barely have a cockatiel pair and we can't get them out of their cage cause they might fly out to the wild which means they will die cause they don't know how to get food by themselves...
Why don't you just close all the doors?? They can't just get out. That's a terrible excuse for not getting them out of their cage!!
Sooo gorgeous, your relationship- is beautiful to behold 🙏 I completely love birds, they’re wonderful, fascinating creatures with innumerable talents and personality quirks that are endlessly entertaining and endearing- much love thanks for sharing 💕
Thank you for loving these beautiful birds the way they deserve. Great job. He obviously loves and trusts you. Don’t let other people that don’t know Smokey feed him I have lost several birds by careless individuals feeding the wrong thing and my birds dying. Thank you for the video.