2007-06-27 12:03:39 · 12 answers · asked by passiongirl0228 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
DON'T GRAB HIM! You will traumatize him! Try coaxing with a treat. If he is afraid of your hands (probably from grabbing him!) use a perch or even put an oven mitt on your hand to disguise it. Only work on this for 10-15 minutes at a time. From my experience with parrots, this can take a long time. Out of all the pets, birds probably take the most patience. Good luck!
2007-06-27 12:07:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why do you want the bird out of the cage?
Is this bird full flighted or are flights trimmed?
Was he fledged - knows how to fly? Is this bird tame and taught to Step Up? How long have you had this bird?
NO do not just try to grab him!
Tell me what kind of bird you have.
Without your answer's to my questions let me say this -
If the bird is fully flighted and hasn't been out of the cage before, Have his flights trimmed first - for his safety. Same if he is a new bird in a new home. Clip those flight feathers'.
IF the bird is tame and steps up and if You know how to have him step up to return to his cage and/or you know how to towel him correctly,
If clipped and is a new bird, then make sure all door's and windows are closed, nothing cooking on the stove,etc. and open the cage door and walk to the other side of the room and sit down and just talk to him.
If you need more information,ask again and include more information about the bird and about your abilities ti handle a bird and I will reply.
2007-06-27 19:20:18 · answer #2 · answered by cdsgeo2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chasing a bird around its cage may teach it that your hand is something to be afraid of.
If your bird likes being in its cage, you could leave the door open for hours and it won't come out (one of mine is like that).
Start with sticking a perch through the open door, when the bird climbs onto it, pull the perch out of the cage with the bird on it and reward him/her with a treat.
As your bird gets more use to your hands, it will eventually be comfortable with climbing onto your hand in the cage.
2007-06-28 02:32:22 · answer #3 · answered by chocoboryo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As everyone else has said, please don't grab him & force him to come out of the cage. You need to earn his trust. Coax with treats, leave the cage open every day & he'll come closer & closer to the exit as he's more comfortable in his new home.
Please do not use oven mitts or gloves, this can also be frightening for the bird! Also remember they can make your hand look even bigger than it already is.
2007-06-27 22:09:14 · answer #4 · answered by kim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never grab a bird. This means you have not trained the bird to walk on to your hand. Just leave the door open and allow the bird to walk out. When the bird walks back in you close the door.
2007-06-27 19:07:58 · answer #5 · answered by DaveSFV 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
NO! Try to lure him onto your finger or out of the cage with a treat and praise him when he does. This will teach him that coming out to see you is a good thing. You can also try just putting your hand in to pet the bird. If he lets you pet him, he trusts you and you should be able to take your finger and gently press up on his belly to make him step up. If he doesn't, then he doesn't trust you yet and you need to build up his trust before taking him out of the cage. If it's a new bird, give him a little time before trying to play with him. He needs time to adjust so he doesn't get stressed out. If you need more tips go to http://www.cockatootrainer.com/timidness/
2007-06-27 19:12:17 · answer #6 · answered by Cliffieduckie 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you leave the cage open you will have your bird flying all over your house, what you need to do is stick your finger in the cage and gently put the birds feet on it. That's what you need to do.
2007-06-27 19:13:27 · answer #7 · answered by 'D a n i e l l e♥ 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You need to get his wings clipped and let him get out on his own. DO NOT GRAB HIM!! This will scare him, and he will think getting out of his cage is a bad thing. Let him go with the flow.
2007-06-27 22:19:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gently grab her (DONOT PULL AWAY EVEN WHEN SHE BITES YOU) (use a glove if necessary) You need to show the bird you are not afraid of him and that you can handle him /her with care. I own a 5 year old female Cockatoo named Beatrice. I adopted her about a year ago and she was nasty (obviously mistreated), it took me 8 months to get her to trust me but I was patient and it paid off, and now she is a precious addition to my family who even plays with (whisker) my Tom cat (also adopted).
2007-06-27 19:12:50 · answer #9 · answered by Ghostly Ghost! 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You should try to make it more interesting for him to come and sit on your hand than it is in the boring old cage.
2007-06-27 19:18:03 · answer #10 · answered by granniegrump 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋