May 26, 2020 2:42:01 GMT
mapleesugar
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stuck?
Aug 13, 2020 0:21:26 GMT
Post by mapleesugar on Aug 13, 2020 0:21:26 GMT
I know how important it is that budgies get free flight time, so I've tried taking both of my birds out at separate times. They always seem to accidentally fly out while trying to go to the front of the cage and then panic fly around the room. When they are out of the cage they refuse to take millet or step up. I always have to throw a towel over them and take them back to the cage, because I don't want them to get hurt and I don't like to see them stressed or upset. They never seem to be enjoying themselves at all. I am still working with them more on stepping up inside the cage and have stopped taking them out for now, but I would eventually like them to live full and happy lives as birds and get exercise outside the cage as well. Does anyone know how I can get them comfortable with being outside the cage? As my bedroom is fairly large and they are very small, should I try first in a smaller room that will remind them more of their cage? The longest either one has been out is about an hour, and they are stressed and scared the whole time. They will perch on spots in my room, but they will not ever step up or seem happy or content. I've even tried leaving the room (my bedroom is very budgie-proofed) and seeing if they will be more comfortable without me in the room, but they just stay where they are and do not seem any happier. Would it help if I tried taking them out at the same time? I've avoided that in the past because I feel like they will continue to panic even with each other as company, and then I will need to watch both of them and try to get both back into the cage. When they are out, they call to each other and seem to know where the cage is but they never make any attempts to get back in. Any advice will help.
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May 26, 2020 2:42:01 GMT
mapleesugar
Brand New Budgie
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Posts: 18
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stuck?
Aug 13, 2020 0:21:42 GMT
Post by mapleesugar on Aug 13, 2020 0:21:42 GMT
Sorry for the big chunk of text
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Post by Hezz on Aug 13, 2020 1:14:38 GMT
I know how important it is that budgies get free flight time, so I've tried taking both of my birds out at separate times. They always seem to accidentally fly out while trying to go to the front of the cage and then panic fly around the room. When they are out of the cage they refuse to take millet or step up. I always have to throw a towel over them and take them back to the cage, because I don't want them to get hurt and I don't like to see them stressed or upset. They never seem to be enjoying themselves at all. I am still working with them more on stepping up inside the cage and have stopped taking them out for now, but I would eventually like them to live full and happy lives as birds and get exercise outside the cage as well. Does anyone know how I can get them comfortable with being outside the cage? As my bedroom is fairly large and they are very small, should I try first in a smaller room that will remind them more of their cage? The longest either one has been out is about an hour, and they are stressed and scared the whole time. They will perch on spots in my room, but they will not ever step up or seem happy or content. I've even tried leaving the room (my bedroom is very budgie-proofed) and seeing if they will be more comfortable without me in the room, but they just stay where they are and do not seem any happier. Would it help if I tried taking them out at the same time? I've avoided that in the past because I feel like they will continue to panic even with each other as company, and then I will need to watch both of them and try to get both back into the cage. When they are out, they call to each other and seem to know where the cage is but they never make any attempts to get back in. Any advice will help. This had already been recommended to you back in one of your original threads: budgerigarsforum.proboards.com/thread/19098/helpIt isn't about the room reminding them of their cage - their cage is their cage and a room is not - but you get the opportunity to follow them more closely to encourage them to step up and down, be taken back to the cage etc. They are also less likely to get the amount of speed up needed for serious injury in a small room than a large one. Make sure all windows and mirrors are covered over, though, and if using the bathroom make sure the toilet lid is down.
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