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Post by imdorky on Jan 7, 2014 4:32:52 GMT
At least I think so!!!
I have never tried to forcibly take skittles out of the cage, however I have been leaving the cage door open at times. Skittles seems curious about going outside because he started climbing on the cage door and chirping at me. Is this a sign he wants to come out? I opened the door tonight and at first he chewed the bottom of the bar, and then he perched on it for about 30 seconds. When I closed the door, he kept climbing on it and chirping. He seems antsy even now he's pouncing around chirping at me. What should I do? Thank you!!!
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Post by Pammy on Jan 7, 2014 4:46:05 GMT
Sounds like he wants some out-of-cage time. Make sure the room is safe, put dogs and cats in another room, turn off the ceiling fan, makes sure doors and windows are secured, toilet lid is down or bathroom door closed, no hot burners in the kitchen, mirrors and windows covered - and let the little guy out! Stay right there in the room with him while he plays, explores, or flies, and of course put him safely back into his cage when playtime is over. Have fun!!
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Post by imdorky on Jan 7, 2014 4:59:04 GMT
Would it be better to try a small room first? Of course, everything would be safe, I'm just so worried about if it's too soon, or what if he doesn't want to go back in? He was sorta crawling up my arm as though he wanted he be near me. It's a large space in my living room but I also don't want to startle him by bringing him into a new area. Thoughts?
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Post by Pammy on Jan 7, 2014 5:50:47 GMT
Hmm, that is a tricky one because you're right, it probably will make him feel shy and a bit scared to go into a room he's never seen before. Maybe you could take him into the other room you are considering and just sit there taking to him, or read to him from a book, or sing to him for a while, and then go back out to the main room. Do this for a few days before actually letting him out, so he feels more familiar with the other room. Couldn't hurt.
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Post by dianapalmer on Jan 7, 2014 14:12:22 GMT
I would go for it. But, if you are worried about being able to catch him, go with Pammy's suggestion. He may sit in the cage doorway for a while before deciding to come out, or might climb around the outside of the cage. He may sit in the doorway several times, to get to feeling safe there, before taking the step to go further.
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Post by dianapalmer on Jan 7, 2014 14:17:27 GMT
I would go for it. But, if you are worried about being able to catch him, go with Pammy's suggestion. He may sit in the cage doorway for a while before deciding to come out, or might climb around the outside of the cage. He may sit in the doorway several times, to get to feeling safe there, before taking the step to go further. They will often go back to their cages because they feel safe there, or because they are hungry. If you have some spray millet, you could use this to entice him back into the cage. |
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Jan 7, 2014 14:35:11 GMT
yep, go for it  |
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Post by lisamarie on Jan 7, 2014 16:56:17 GMT
Some budgies are more curious than others so some want to go out to explore and others don't. Definitely take advantage of it since yours wants to explore!! It must be so fun to watch. My budgies don't get out of cage time but their cage is pretty big. My cockatiel does and I love seeing her fly around!
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