Is it alright to take my lovebirds out the cage?

Question

My nan reckons because they have not been out the cage before they could die of shock is this true? i really want to take them out what do you think?

They was my nans before she let me care for them she never let them out the cage but i think it is a great stimulation for birds.

Answer 1

You should allow your birds plenty of excersize however if they are not tame how are you going to get them back into the cage? They won't die of shock at being out of the cage but they might if you have to chase them around for an hour to try to get them in again. If they aren't tame, you should be thinking about getting a small indoor aviary type cage to keep them in as they really need to fly about to get excersize.

Answer 2

Yes and no. If you make sure the environment is safe for them....no fans (especially ceiling type), no open doors, things they could get into and eat, etc. It also depends on your birds. How old are they. Will the "step-up" on your finger or your arm? I have (3) birds, an amazon parrot, a cockatoo and a parakeet. Only the cockatoo and the parrot are allowed out of the cage because I have trained them to "step-up", which means when I want or need them back in the cage I can get them there without spending and hour chasing them around the house. The site below gives some good tips on training your birds. You also have to take the "poop" factor into consideration when you let your birds loose. My 2 birds generally stay on top of or next to their cages unless they decide they want to visit and come and sit on my shoulder or head (can be a little unnerving to have a bird land on your head when you are doing the dishes!)..Check out a few site about training ...I really wouldn't worry about the birds dying of shock. Good luck

Answer 3

First step is to make sure you have their fkight feathers clipped so that while you are working with them they wont be flying around the house and getting hurt. Lovebirds tend to be shy and can be aggressive when they bite. There is no reason why you can't learn to tame them, but it will take some time. You have to first build a trust with them.
When you are working with them try having some millet in your hard or some other food treat, a way to the bird's heart is always though food.
I have worked with birds for over 25 years. Even the most aggressive birds I have been able to tame down, it took a lot of time and patience but it was worth all the work I put into it.


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Answer 4

I have 2 parakeets and I didn't want them to be locked up in a cage all the time but they bit hard so my dad got some gloves and clipped their wings and then we just let them walk around the house and we never closed their cage door-we did that until they got used to us and now we never close their door and they get out and walk around in my room and get back in at 6 which is time to sleep for them...if you didn't know birds also take baths if they dont take baths they can die from to much stress. Now my parakeets are my babies and I can touch them and carry them outside with me. The key is patience and lots of love.

Answer 5

You are corect. It is a good stimulation for the birds to get out of their cage....every day for at least an hour a day. Before you let them out for the first time, though, have their wings clipped. This will make it easier to catch them when it is time to go back into the cage.

They will not die of shock, in fact, they will probably be very greatful for the chance to get out of their cage for awhile, providing they are not cage ridden.

Best of luck to you.

Answer 6

I would close off one room, and make it safe for them to be free. Then open the cage door and let them come out if they want to. Don't worry about getting them back in they will go back in when they are hungry, if nothing else. Besides, they are used to being in the cage and they probably feel safe there so I think you will not have a problem getting them back in. I have parakeets, and they have a huge cage, I open the door for them, sometimes they come out sometimes not. But they always go back in on their own, it's their home.

Answer 7

It all depends on if they are wild or tame (hand fed). I assume they are somewhat wild from your post, but regardless, lovebirds love to be out of their cage. It is part of their personality. If you have a "pair" of lovebirds they may prefer to be out for a very short time and then meet each other back in their cage. Lovebirds that are not a "pair" (you may have two of the same sex) Or if you just have one, if only one, the bird needs to be out of his cage at least every other day. He will follow you, you can give him a bath in the sink, he will love to bite on your jewelry or shirt, anything, just to follow you around. Never let a lovebird sit on your head (not because of poop) a lovebird that wants to sit on your head feels he is superior, he want's the highest place upon you, to show you that he is the boss, and this ends up in bites. Just put your arm up and let him jump onto your arm, keeping him away from the top of you. This is one way to keep them from biting you hard. A hard bit from a hookbill will draw blood. You must always show who is boss. A handfed lovebird that has been handled out of its cage on a regular basis will never bite hard. It may nibble on your ear or finger. Although, even handfed lovebirds that have not been out of their cage or that have paired with another bird (females in particular) will become very aggresive. As far as them going into shock if never coming out, I've never heard that and don't think that's true, but, lovebirds are people birds, you have to make them that way though. The first time you let them out they may go crazy, don't make any fast movements when the fly towards you, they just want to land on you, act normal, be still. If you act scared when they land on you, they know it, like a dog. You'll figure it out, handfeds are the best, but... you have to spend time with them almost every day out of their cage to keep them that way. Lovebirds love all types of food also, broccoli, grapes, doritos, that's some of my birds favorites. They also need the seed daily - the cockatiel seed that has lots of seed types in it. They love sunflower seeds.

Answer 8

both budgies and lovebirds have a tendency to be very dominant little birds. They maximum likely would not dangle out at the same time in any respect, and in various situations might want to finally end up having little tiffs. they could detect innovations on the thanks to get alongside, yet they nevertheless maximum likely might want to in elementary words tolerate one yet another no longer dangle out and be acquaintances.

Answer 9

we have 5 llove birds and another 5 in the oven sotospeak
we dont recomend letting them fly about freely
u'll play absolute hell trying to get them back in the cage and lord help u if someone opens a door
keep them where they r and love them as is
they will play themselves tired given enough toys and such
ours play hide-n-seek, 'soccer', and tag

Answer 10

Go for it. My birds enjoy a whole room. As long as they know
where the food is (cage)...that is their safety zone to return to.