How can I get my lovebird out of his cage?He screeches and won't stay still and I don't want to hurt him.

Question

My bird is also new.But the last time i got a bird i was able to hold it right away.

Answer 1

You just have to be gentle and quick. It is easiest to conner the bird.

I have rescued a lovebird who was never trained to step up, but is tame. Getting him out of the cage is a pain, but once he is out of the cage he is a loveable bird.

Answer 2

Since your bird is new, it is probably just nervous. Let it settle in for a few days, then try again. It could also be that your bird is afraid of hands. If this is the case, try using a handheld perch to get him out. Just don't force anything-it doesnt look like it, but an angry lovebird's beak can REALLY hurt!

Answer 3

you have to be extremely gentle.
1 try to put your hand in the cage, but don't touch him. if he flies away, try again in about 15 min. repeat until he doesn't fly away.
2 the next day,or week, when he is comparable with you hand in the cage, start stretching it around and opening and closing it.
3 after he is comfortable with 2, probably about a day, and doesn't fly away, hold a small perch in your hand and move it towards him. if he flies away, try again in a few min.
4 after he is comfortable with that, move the perch rite above his feet, and say step up, wile gently pushing up on his abdomen. he should step up hold him there a few min. then put him back on his solid perch and leave him alone.this shows him that this thing really isn't so bad, and that it is safe to sit on.
5 next, after doing step 4 for about a day, every 15 min or so, get a short perch, about as long as your finger, and hold it with your finger on top, do step 4.
6 then do it w/o the perch. gradually move out of the cage, out of the room, to a different floor, until he is OK with it all. i wouldn't keep i longer than 5 min. out of his cage. the next day, add a min. to get it up to 6 min. next day, 7. animals need this gradual adjustment. it may seem to be taking forever, but hr needs that. best of luck to you both!