What kind of a person would never let a Cockatiel out of the cage, EVER!.. I am having a hard time with this, as I know a person who thinks nothing of it. She inherited the bird when her friend died. Please answer if you can...I am so disturbed about this!
2007-03-07 21:39:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
Ask her if SHE would like to be in a cage all the time....if she is not sure put her in one and lock her up for a week or so...yes you are right to be upset....people think animals are toys and they are not.....really, lock her up for a week or so.....maybe she will get the message!!!!!
2007-03-07 21:44:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I know cockatiels enjoy being out of thier cage from time to time, especially if they were hand raised, however, if they were not hand raised, I could understand leaving them in the cage all the time as they are scared of people as a finch or any other smaller bird will be. I have a cockatiel myself which was hand raised and it really likes being out to look around and get attention from people, however it doesn't seem to mind being left in it's cage for days even. Sometimes even if the cage is left open it doesn't come out on its ownm likely due to feeling safe and/or comfortable in there I imagine. All in all it really depends on the bird I guess, but yes, I would have a hard time feeling that a cockatiel should be ok being left in its cage all the time, as they seem to be very sociable birds.
2007-03-07 21:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by vort_x_19 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the bird, and it depends on the size of the cage.
We kept our cockatiel in an indoor cage for a few months, and then brought him an aviary.
He hated being out of his cage. We left the door open for him, and he refused to come out. When we took him out of his cage, he fly or climbed straight back in. Being out of the cage caused him a tremendous amount of stress, to the extent that he developed bald patches.
We didn’t like the idea of leaving him in the cage, so we brought him an aviary… He now stays in the small dome on top of the cage, very rarely venturing into the open space below.
Until you know all the details, (for example what Weatherman pointed out) it’s impossible to judge the situation.
If you’re concerned about the bird, you should be talking to your friend about them.
2007-03-07 23:51:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi sounds like your friend took on the bird, but didnt really want it. can you offer it a good home since you seem so concerned about it? a cockatiel is a social wee bird and does need interaction if not from people, then another bird. letting it out depends on size of cage and how tame the bird is, my friend never let her bird out, and the day she did the bird freaked out and flew into a wall and broke its neck, so tricky question, hope my answer some help though!!
2007-03-07 21:46:51 · answer #4 · answered by camelot_blue 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
ok you want to call an animal safeguard or rescue. i do not fairly know if he will die. (he might want to he might want to no longer that is fairly difficult to inform with out being there and seeing him alongside with feeling the elements.) once you've the arrogance to bypass get the cockateil then I say bypass for it! although be careful in case you know the human beings are loopy then yeah be careful yet likely they dont even look after the cockateil in the experience that they are so stupid to leave him outdoors. i'm sorry i'm positive I wasn't a lot help. I wish luck to you and the unfavorable cockateil
2016-10-17 11:07:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes . If God intended for birds to live in a cage they wouldn't have wings,on the other hand He loves your friend even more.Your friend at least is doing the best she can . Be thankful and less judgemental. If you feel strongly (as I do) join some group that protests capturing wild birds. Millions of them come to the cage and die a miserable death .
2007-03-08 00:30:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have 2 rescued cockatiels that cannot be handled. They will blatantly attack a hand that goes near them so they have to stay in their cages. When I got them they were dirty and thin but now they are healthy and have each other.
2007-03-08 00:08:34 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My friend gave me one and she did not live in a cage. I had one for her but never used it.she had her run ov the house and I just cleaned after her. I just dont believe in owning an animal unless you are going to treat it like it deserves. a cage is too containing.
2007-03-07 21:45:31 · answer #8 · answered by JAMI E 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on circumstances.
It would be cruel to let one out into a house filled with cats for example.
It would also be reckless for someone with liimited mobility to let one fly free as they may not be able to return it to it's cage when doors/windows need to be opened.
So basically, without full details no one can actually answer this 100% correctly
2007-03-07 21:43:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
i have two cocktails and two sunconures. they don't know what a closed cage is. i wouldn't lock my babies up. now, there will be times when you have to put them in there cage with the doors locked, if it is for there safety. like when we had my daughters dog over to visit. he don't like our birds. safety first.
2007-03-08 10:04:16 · answer #10 · answered by ladybird6339 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋