African grey is so moody?

Question

my african grey is 2 and a half and he's so moody. About 2 months ago i could rub his head and play with him, but now he dosen't let me touch him. what can i do to make him like me again

Answer 1

He's going through the terrible twos, the equivalent of teens in large parrots. Keep researching and don't give up hope; you'll need to be extra patient with him during this time period -- otherwise you may ruin his pet potential for life. Read "Guide to a Well-behaved Parrot" by Mattie Sue Athan or do some Internet research yourself; although you may have to scan a bit hard to get to the right info on the Internet. There are also many good books on African Grey behavior -- scan the Internet and find them. Personally, I recommend books over Internet info on parrot training since the info in a book is more reliable and established.