The african grey congo is keep looking away from me every time I come and look at him. What is the problem with it?
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It obviously does not find you as fascinating as you find it.
All birds do not like all people. Some birds are shy, some birds are indifferent. Some birds have gender preferences. Some are just bored and stressed and do not want to make eye contact with anyone.
There is nothing strange about the bird's behavior. Leave it be and find a bird that seeks to make eye contact with you.
if its a boy it probably dosen't like you
is its a girl its shy of you
You must be ugly
Birds are as unique as people, They all have their own little list of likes and dislikes.
When my wife and I go to a pet shop to buy a bird, we let the bird pick us, not the other way around! We will approach a cage with several birds, and see which bird ( if any) tries to come to us. If any of them come to the front of the cage and are making an effort to get close to us, that is the bird we take. It would be kind of silly for us to take the one who obviously does not want to be with us!
This bird is trying to avoid you. There is nothing wrong with him, he just doesn't want to go home with you. Who knows, maybe you comb your hair neatly, but he prefers a Mohawk !!
Whatever the reason, pay heed to the desires of the bird. It would be unfair to both you and him for you to buy him. Just chalk it up to %26quot;One of those mysterious bird things!%26quot; :-)
Since the bird doesn't know you, your looking directly at him makes him feel threatened. he probably thinks you are going to either kill him, eat him or give him to Kentucky Fried Parrot.
Try turning your head at a 3/4 angle so you are not facing him head on and looking his shoulder, not his eyes. A bird that feels threatened, will not turn both of it's eyes to you at the same time. When you show him only one of your eyes and it's not looking at his eyes he will feel more trusting and may respond a little better.
Many birds do not like men, but there are a few out there that do not like women. One of those might be the case with this bird. Never force yourself on a bird. If it won't come around, leave it alone and move on. Whatever you do, don't poke at it.
Just because a bird looks away from you when you look at it does not mean it is acting strange. What else is it doing?
Have you gone multiple times to see it? What times of the day? Is it sleeping when you go to see it? Maybe you woke it up or it is the time of day when it naps. Maybe something else is happening that is catching its eye? (A yippy dog, a child, something that might seem threatening). If it sits near you and its feathers are slicked down against its body and it looks away, it probably feels comfortable with you.
Go to see it, but don't go right up to the cage. Go over where it can't see you and watch it for awhile. What is it's behavior like? If there are other birds in with it, is it getting picked on? Is it sitting all fluffed up? On the bottom of the cage? Sleeping while sitting on both feet? These are signs it is probably sick.
Or, is it active and playing with toys, alert and watchful, interactive with other birds, customers, etc.
Make sure you go at the time of day when the birds are active --- not at the end of the day and not around midday when everyone wants to nap. The best times to go are early in the morning and late afternoon or early evening. That is the time when everyone is most active and vocal.
You will want a bird who is alert, has clear, bright, shiny eyes and a clear nose (birds do have a little flap that keeps stuff out of the nostril, though) - no crusties or discharge from the nose holes, does not have breath that smells sour, eats well (but isn't fat (you may have to ask an expert to tell) -- yes, some bird species have a tendency to get fat in captivity if they are not fed the proper foods). Their feathers should be nice and shiny and they should sit (most of the time -- depending on mood) with their feathers slicked down against their body. Their feathers shouldn't look dirty or greasy. Their feathers shouldn't have thin, dark/black (on colored feathers) horizontal bars across them. They are called stress bars and come when the feather is forming when the bird isn't fed or taken care of properly during the formation of that feather. They should sit upright on the perch, not horizontal and sleep on one foot, not two.
If you are not familiar with birds, do not start with an African Grey. They are intelligent, but complicated birds. A cockatiel (the small birds with a crest on their head) is a wonderful %26quot;starter%26quot; bird. They have terrific personalities. Or, a smaller conure -- like a green cheek conure, or maybe a Quaker -- if they are allowed in your state (Quakers, also called Monk Parakeets, are banned in some states - like California). If you are new to birds, though, I would suggest starting with a smaller one -- not a larger parrot.
Also, take into consideration your family situation, what size cage you can afford, how much time you can devote to a bird, and your (and the others around you) tolerance for noise -- some birds can be extremely loud. If your bird gets sick, can you take it to the vet? Be aware, too, that with birds, the larger they are, the more attention they need. Also, you cannot just pick up and leave them for the weekend. You must arrange for a caretaker or take them with you. If this is all too much, maybe a bird is not for you -- maybe a lizard, a fish, a hermit crab or a hamster is better.
Research thoroughly before investing in a bird and make sure it is the one for you. Buying a bird is a lifetime commitment. Many parrots can live up to 50, 60, 75 years. They are sensitive creatures. They have personalities and feelings and can be scarred by being passed from owner to owner just as if you left a child on the side of the road. Many rehomed birds have behavior problems because of just that reason.
Remember, it is not just your happiness -- it is your pet's (the parrot's) happiness that is important.
Good luck. I hope I helped.
well my aunt has a african grey and he saw a guy with black hair kill some 1 so know he doesnt like guys with black hair
maybe you did something it saw and not is afraid of u or dislikes you
birds are very receptive animals.. they are smart and feel like humans
Parrots are prey birds therefore if you are looking directly at the parrot it will be intimidated African greys are notoriously timid birds and you have to remember they are built for flight and not fight they have hollow bones to make them lighter so they can fly away and in a cage the bird obviously cant do that so it will try to avoid you as best as it possibly can.
If you buy this bird you will be bitten hard by him her untill it gets to know you and trust you It will never bite you out of aggression remember that it only bites as it cannot get away and is terrified of you. show no fear do not cry out or yell out but understand with love and patience you will real the rewards you desire and the bird will be your companion hopefully for life.
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