african gray parrot help

[dee1984]

Hi guys ive only had my african gray parrot for a few weeks we been getting on well hes been letting me stroke him but the last couple of days hes been acting realy wied he s been fetching his food up only when I go near him someone sed he sees me as a mate how do I stop this can I stop this

 

[Birdman666]

First of all, how old is this bird? It may not be a bird mate issue if this is a bird that is too young to be hormonal. Baby birds share food with those they love. Food is a community event...

Secondly, it depends on where you stroke him/her. Just the head feathers. Don't arouse the bird, if the bird is hormonal.

Thirdly, behave like a parent bird. Be the teacher, not the mate. Reject the advances, and teach the bird stuff. The bird will view you as a parent rather than a mate.

Finally, socialize this bird around strangers.

 

[dee1984]

Hes 4 hes acting realy wied around me putting his wings right down and breathing funny then fetching food up he lets me stroke him but thats it ive only had him 2 weeks hes a lovly bird brill talker I just want him to get out of this soon as possible