He is on top of his cage searching up and down and all over for the entrance.
2006-12-31 08:11:52 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
Thanks for your answers guys. I've had him over a year and a half and he'll still only come out 5 minutes at a time. But your answers have moved me to let him in. Thanks
2006-12-31 08:22:00 · update #1
And he still won't come out unless I put my hand in the cage and won't try and discover new places to land. He is the most boring budgie I've ever had and I've had two previously
2006-12-31 08:24:47 · update #2
Birds have personalities just like people -> some are brassy and friendly to everyone, some are shy and think the world is a bit scary. Sounds like your budgie is one of the more reserved kind.
Take a look around the room to see if there's anything that could be perceived (from his point of view) as a threat - a flapping curtain, movement outside the window or a large item making a scary silhouette. Choose somewhere quiet where you won't be disturbed.
Once you're sure there's nothing bothering him (watch him carefully to see if he shying away from anything) spend time just hanging out with him with his cage door open. DON'T FORCE HIM TO DO ANYTHING! By frightening him once already by taking away his safe place, he'll have trouble trusting you - you'll now have to go right back to square one...
Spend time sitting quietly in his company, reading or using the computer. Share some fruit, first through the bars, than after a time through the door. Talk quietly to him in an encouraging voice.
Keep in mind to get him to do things you want you should be "encouraging" and "tempting" - not "pushing" or "forcing". He has to be allowed to go at his own pace or he'll never bond with you.
Birds are also prey animals, so have a very active "fight or flight" mechanism - use slow movements and never restrain him - he's got to feel like he can escape you should he feel insecure.
It's not too late - if you can show him that you understand the world IS a bit scary when you weigh less than a couple of batteries - you'll build his confidence in your relationship and he'll start trusting you.
:)shel
2006-12-31 18:05:47 · answer #1 · answered by PetRescue.com.au 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
oh please let him in. Birds in captivity regard their cages as a place of security and while he may enjoy exploring outside the cage he will feel much 'safer' and more confident if he knows he can go back in whenever he wants. They do have a problem finding the opening to begin with because the bars camoflage it so a good idea is to stick a stick or other perch-able thing in the entrance and he'll soon suss it out. Good luck and happy new year!
2006-12-31 11:05:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's just used to being in the cage. It will help him if you go over and pet him a bit by stroking his belly feathers. Also make sure that you put his food and water dish on top of the cage so he'll be able to get it.
2006-12-31 08:13:38 · answer #3 · answered by quatrapiller 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let him back in the cage. Maybe you should start taking him out for at least 10 min. each day so that he'll get use to being outside of the cage. Let him fly around alittle.
2006-12-31 09:03:40 · answer #4 · answered by tanya6212@verizon.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you should close the door. Your budgie might be reluctant to come out of it's cage if you stop it from going in. Let him gain confidence by letting him choose how long he stays out.
2006-12-31 08:18:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would leave the door open so your bird can go in whenever he wants to. His cage is his security, his home, the place where he feels safest and where he actually IS safest. Also his food and water are probably in his cage and birds need to eat and drink frequently. A bird can die of starvation if it goes without food for 24 hrs, because their metabolism is very high. Imagine how you would feel if you come home and you're shut out of your house and have noplace to go where you feel safe and where your food and water and comforts of home are at. A bird whose cage door is left open will come out of the cage more and more as he starts getting more confident about the world outside of his cage. Allow him to come out as he wants to and allow him to go back in as he wants to.
2006-12-31 08:17:24 · answer #6 · answered by TheSnakeWhisperer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should.Never force your Budgie to do something he is unhappy with. He will get extremely stressed,which, in turn could cause his demise. Be kind to him. Open the cage door allowing him to return home should he wish to do so.♥
2006-12-31 08:21:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You silly so and so!
If you think of the budgie like a cat, would you stop it from using it's litter tray? Uh?? Doh, I didn't think so.
So let him back in his cage before he poops everywhere!
You have really made me laugh! Happy New Year!
2006-12-31 08:25:56 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave the door open if it makes him more comfortable. Your bird being happy is more important than making him stay out as long as you want him to. Also, birds have a fast metabolism and need to eat regularly throughout the day.
2006-12-31 08:14:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him in,I had a budgie from 6 weeks old and he used to fly about the room I had trouble getting him back in,he was a nasty little **** and used to bite me,lol
2006-12-31 08:18:41 · answer #10 · answered by MANC & PROUD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋