Hehe, Regurgitating on me?

[happycat]

Today Kirby was on the side of his cage, trying to get out. I had just let him out so I just put my finger up to him. He did a little head bob and a "hick" noise and regurgitated his pellets on my finger! He did this for a while until I left. What exactly does this mean? Does it just mean he things im his mate? I thought it was kinda cute he thought I was his partner XD Its a bit gross but I dont really mind, it literally looks like you mushed up his food a bit.
Edit: Oh, and how long does this last?

 

[weco]

It usually is an indication of mate feeding (if only perceived), and cute or not, it should be discouraged, because it will only continue to frustrate Kirby.....unrequited love & all.....

 

[happycat]

It usually is an indication of mate feeding (if only perceived), and cute or not, it should be discouraged, because it will only continue to frustrate Kirby.....unrequited love & all.....

Ahh, I see. XD
How do I discourage it? Ive never had to discourage something for him, the whole reward birds when they are good, ignore when bad thing. Should I just ignore him? He keeps trying to grab at me with his feet and then does the head bob but I just move my hand away.

 

[weco]

The couple of times I've had this problem, I would just pick them up, put them on a playstand & wiggle one of their bells or I'd put them in their cage, (with door open) and walk away.....whatever you do, quit touching him anywhere except his head/neck only...stroking/petting anywhere else on their body is reserved for a mate.....

 

[happycat]

The couple of times I've had this problem, I would just pick them up, put them on a playstand & wiggle one of their bells or I'd put them in their cage, (with door open) and walk away.....whatever you do, quit touching him anywhere except his head/neck only...stroking/petting anywhere else on their body is reserved for a mate.....

Thanks for the help.
I rarely pet him, ever. And ive never been able to pet him with my hands. He dosent like when hands are over him so sometimes I just pet him on his back for a few seconds. I guess I should stop that.