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Post by imdorky on Dec 23, 2013 0:32:29 GMT
Hello all! My little guy has been with me for about a week now. For the past few days, hes been flock calling me whenever i leave the room. He REALLY did everything possible today toget my attention. My question is, when should i start taking him out of the cage and working with him?
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Post by dianapalmer on Dec 23, 2013 0:55:25 GMT
I think you can go ahead. Keep us posted.
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Post by imdorky on Dec 23, 2013 1:10:00 GMT
Whats the best way to get him out without frightening him? Also, what about reentering the cage?
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Post by dianapalmer on Dec 23, 2013 1:47:07 GMT
There is no one answer to this.
Some like to teach the budgie to step up onto their finger, before getting him out of the cage. In that case, you try to take the budgie out of the cage on your finger, by moving very slowly.
If you have time and can supervise, you can just open the cage door and see if he will come out. He may just climb around the outside of the cage and/or perch on top of it. If you have spray millet, you may be able to use that to attract him onto your finger or forearm. When he gets hungry or tired, he may go back in to eat. If you choose this method, you will need to closely watch the budgie, so he doesn't get into trouble--for example, chewing on electric wires.
If the budgie does not go back into the cage on his on, you may be able to use spray millet to entice him back in. In this case, don't give him too much spray millet early on in his adventure, or he may not be hungry enough for you to use that method.
If all else fails, and you need to return the budgie to his cage, you may be able to pick him up in your hands, or softly pick him up in a towel. Just be careful not to exert any pressure on his chest.
A related option is to take the cage and bird into a very small space, such as a bathroom, and open the door so he can come out. In a small space, he may be more likely to perch on you rather than other objects in the environment. If you use a bathroom, do cover the toilet so there is no chance of the budgie falling in.
It is a good idea to cover mirrors and windows, in case the bird takes flight, so he doesn't fly into them.
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