"digging" behavior in African Grey
by Kate
(CT)
Ok so I have had my Grey for about two years now and pretty much understand most of her body language and why she is doing things that she does. However, I never really understood why every once and a while when she is playing on the floor, she will wiggle her way inbetween pillows, grab the carpet with her beak, puff up her feathers and dig at the carpet like she is digging to China!! I have seen other greys do this inside their cages but mine only does this in the carpet...does anyone have an explanation as to WHY she does this?? Is this just instinctive foraging behavior or something more? :)