I am interested in knowing how can I get my bird out of the cage so that we can have one-on-one togetherness?

Question

I have had my birds for approximately 2 going on 3 years , and I have never pick my birds up from day one. I purchase them, and my husband put them in the cage, and that's where they been ever since. My question thou is .How can I get one of them too come out of the cage, and be able to hold them without them being scared. What I have recently done a month ago was have there wings clip so that they can not fly so that I would be able too pick them up, and they wouldn't break their wings. However, my husband told me I shouldn't have done that , because some apparent reason that would not be good for there health Could some one please help me.

Answer 1

they im shure are used to your voice by now and im shure you knwo there favorite treats well when you visit them and talk to them reach your hand into the cage with there treat in it

dont chase them just let them be until you have stayed your welcome do this day after day and eventualy or right away they will take it from your hand

you will eventually slide your hand under there belly and say step up when they trust your hand
and they will step on and you can let the fun beggin

also your husband was dead wrong it improtant to get birds wings clipped if they escaped and flew into a window or mirror they would shurly die...

if there wings are clipped you can open there cage door and let them crawl ontop or the cage and let them explore what its like without bars just sit there and talk to them bring in the treats eeventually you will have fun loving companions

i recomend getting there wings clipped every three months ... its like a hair cut for up it wont hurt them but it will scare them so its like us getting kid napped and getting our hair chopped off but still eventually they get used to it and in the long run its for the best!

Answer 2

there is nothing wrong with clipping a birds wings if you plan on having it out of the cage. the last thing you want to happen is it to fly off out the window or door on accident.plus there are all kinds of dangers in the house such as ceiling fans and other harmful things they could get into if they could fly anywhere. as for not having them out for a long time it might take some time to get to an understanding. usually when you have two birds in the same cage they bond with each other and want no part of you especially if you have not got them out in two years.

Answer 3

One of my friends also has birds and they seem to get on pretty well. One of her birds is also really scared but the other one loves coming out of its cage. Earlier when she got her birds ahe used to listen to them and sit by their cage for some time everyday. Then she would try to repeat what they said and eventually they became used to her. She says when she turns off the light they chirp as if saying goodnight and when she turns it back on they chirp as if saying good morning. She also keeps a mirror and a ball in their cage. They really love the mirror. If she wants to take them out she puts come food near the front of the cage and the birds automatically come out. She even celebrated her birds birthday so now they have got used to her and come out automatically when the door of the cage is opened. You can try the same.

Answer 4

I've had parakeets and a cockatiel. Parakeets in paris or any birds in pairs are not going to really bond with you cause they already have someone to bond with..... the other bird. My cockatiel on the other hand would come out of his cage and sit on your shoulder, but you could not hold nor touch him. He would not bite you, but he would bite at you. So, single birds will bond with you and birds that are paired will not. They only need you for food and water, the companionship they get from their cage mate.

Answer 5

clipping birds wing is almost harmless. just like your finger nails. if they want to get to a higher perch all they have to do is climb, which actually helps avoid beak trimming. i, also like mine o be able to fly, but only after they are tame. some birds, like finches, can't be held. but others,like any parrots can everything u need to know is here so check it out. i have used this procedure in all my 4 years of raising parakeets, but i imagine it will work for any handle able bird best of luck to you!

Answer 6

that's psychological with birds that are in a community have been there is a astounding sort of noise or people for all time, This reasons stress for the birds exceptionally whilst they're attempting to nest. the different reason that they do this is because of the fact they're having a mineral deficiency. you do no longer opt to offer them to lots minerals tho because of the fact this additionally reasons issues

Answer 7

The training procedures for this take some time to describe, but it is possible.

First, temporarily trimming your birds' wings will not hurt them. I like my birds to be flighted, but while you're taming them it can be useful to have their wings trimmed.

You will not want to force them to allow you to handle them, though, and there is a procedure called shaping that will allow you to train them quite nicely. Barbara Heidenreich has a video and book that describe how to do this

Answer 8

when i took my bird out, it was wild. I hope you have better luck. Try to talk to them and let them eat from your hand and sometimes they will eat from your hand and get used to you and even really go on you hand. Then edge to the cage door and leave him on your hand or finger.