going to get a bird, will i have to wait untill the bird is propper trained before allowin it to fly around the home with small children. first time bird buyer need all the help..thanks.
2007-07-30 13:10:08 · 22 answers · asked by prettygal32002 4 in Pets ➔ Birds
Don't let your children fly around the house, they'd cause chaos!
Just kidding... if you are talking about a budgie or something small then I can't see how it would do any harm, but a bigger bird could cause a nasty scratch if was frightened and caught in a small area. I reckon you will be ok as long as you ae in the room with the bird and the children - explain to the kids they can't chase it or try to catch it, and let them give it little treats when the bird is sitting still, so it becomes friendly with them. You will probably be able to let bird and kids play freely round the house once they get used to eachother.
2007-07-30 13:16:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
What type of bird? My experience is based on several years of keeping budgies.
I wouldn't suggest letting it fly around your whole home - take the cage into a big room with not too many things like ornaments or fragile things etc. Close the doors and make sure windows etc are closed. Make sure the children know not to stomp on the bird etc if it is on the ground, and keep an eye on them at all times. If the bird flies into any windows in the room, close the curtains. Limit the time it is out of the cage as they can get tired flying around etc., and make sure the kids aren't chasing the bird because this will stress it. Budgies cannot really be 'trained' and unless you're talking about a parrot or something I don't know.
Hope this was useful!
2007-07-30 13:15:58 · answer #2 · answered by eggz 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have two cockatiels and a two year old and have never had any problems with the free flying of the birds. My daughter understands the concept that the birds don't like her and finds it funny when they tell her off for going too close. It is just a case of getting your little ones to understand and respect the birds own space. We also have lots of other animals as well like cats, rabbits and hamster she takes part in the basics of animal care that I feel she can carry out. For example she feeds 'her' hamster puts fresh bedding in the house etc all simple tasks but it all helps with respect. Maybe yours can feed the bird by emptying and filling seed pots, changing and washing toys. You don't say how old your children are or if you have any other pets but you really don't have to wait until the bird is properly trained before letting it out in the same room unless it is a bird of prey that might attack! Don't worry too much take it slowly and listen to what your head is telling you common sense will prevail!
2007-07-30 21:39:04 · answer #3 · answered by lotsofsmoggies 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those were very irresponsible parents. Inevitably comparisons will be drawn to the McCann case, but this is erroneous; the couple in this article were in a restaraunt 10 miles away and had secured the door by tying it with rope. It's not a new trend - there have always been irresponsible idiots of one sort or another in the world. Guy U - So being "very young, poor, dependant on social security etc" makes it okay to leave your tiny children in a room, 'secured' with rope, 10 miles away while you go out for a meal (paid for with the child benefit no doubt!)? You're a freak!!!
2016-05-18 01:30:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously can't see a prob. Birds are pretty clever at not damaging themselves by crashing into people. So long as it doesn't scare the kids, fine. But had to smile coz the question conjured up an image of the kids flying round the room with the bird!!
2007-07-30 13:17:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't safe for anyone concerned. Birds are very small and small children may inadvertently sit on, step on or hit at the bird. The bird may become frightened and fly into a window or out the door or window when children aren't looking. Please clip your bird's wings and don't let him fly. If you have a spare room, maybe you can let him fly in there. Then he can have his own radio (for music), toys, and covered windows. Then if you all want to play, go in there to him. This is much safer for all concerned.
I've found three birds that have flown out of their houses and still can't find the owners. Two cockatiels and one parakeet that we had to nurse back to health.
2007-07-30 13:15:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would not suggest letting any bird fly free in your home until it has been property clipped by an expert such as your local vet, etc........it is far too dangerous as it might fly into a window or out an open door left open by mistake possibly by one of your younger children........good luck........sharon T. from ohio
2007-07-30 13:17:30 · answer #7 · answered by smileyfish 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on both the kids and the birds. i have 3 kids(3,5,9) and all of my birds are allowed to fly around the house when we are home. they get out on their own and get in on their own and sometimes they land on the kids to play with them. if you see that the bird is overly aggressive or shy he may be better of in his cage or if your think your kids might bother them or try to hurt them (which i doubt) then again, keep them in. i have different sized birds from a parrotlet to a congo grey and they fly around and get back in just fine, just be sure the bird knows how to get around your place first.
2007-07-31 04:24:32 · answer #8 · answered by lola7737 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.The bird can spread disease in it's droppings,and the kids could hurt it.Not a good idea.Just buy it a large cage,and let it fly in one room,and afterwards,wipe everything down with a bleach solution and make sure the kids wash their hands after handling it.
2007-07-30 13:18:55 · answer #9 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it is not safe for anyone. Your kids could grab the bird and hurt it. The bird could also dive-bomb your kids.
2007-07-30 13:24:31 · answer #10 · answered by AT 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋