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Post by sfwyllie on Feb 13, 2014 4:33:03 GMT
So my birdie has the run of the house during the day. It appears he never goes in his cage during this time. In the evenings when it is time for sleep and it is dark outside he refuses to go in his cage unless I force him. I catch him, which takes a while because he knows he's going to his cage. I'm all about having the happiest little budgie, but feel a little mean putting him in his cage every night. Once he settles down he goes to sleep...
please give me some advice on whether I should leave him out all night and he can hang wherever, or continue to put him in his cage.
Thanks so much.
sandra
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Post by Pammy on Feb 13, 2014 4:42:41 GMT
You are absolutely right to put your budgie into his cage for the night, where you are sure he will be safe. He should also go into the cage during the daytime anytime you are going to leave the house or take a shower or otherwise leave him, even for a few minutes. He might not like it, but he will be safe there. Does he like eating millet or another treat? If so, maybe you can try luring him into the cage with the treat.
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Post by Sandra on Feb 13, 2014 4:57:31 GMT
Thanks Pammy. We are out all day and my babyi has been. "Ruling his house" our home for a year now. And he is safe. I've put up perches everywhere for him. So yes it cramps his style going into the cage. I will entice him with millet. He's a little spoit brat..... Thanks again. And will continue to put him in his cage at night.
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Post by sfwyllie on Feb 13, 2014 4:59:23 GMT
I forgot to log in so please see my answer above.
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Post by Pammy on Feb 13, 2014 20:01:06 GMT
How have you managed to completely bird-proof your home for unsupervised safety?
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Post by Sarah on Feb 13, 2014 20:09:07 GMT
Some people do successfully go cage free with birds, even the large macaws, by providing them with elaborate perches and training them to behave a certain way. Some people insist on crating their dogs when they go out, but some people leave their dogs loose because they know (or they think they know) that the dog won't harm their property or themselves while out and about.
I ultimately have mixed feelings on this score. I worry about escapes, injuries and mishaps, and I certainly cage my birds when they are alone. However, I can understand the impulse to let birds live free in the home, and I can imagine a scenario in which I would keep birds cage free by safety proofing a room. If it has been working for you for so long, I wouldn't really suggest changing it, but I can't recommend it to anyone else either.
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Post by sfwyllie on Feb 14, 2014 2:35:35 GMT
Thanks Pammy and Sarah... Yes, my home is safety checked.... Thanks for your advice, and it will continue to put my baby is his cage at night... I love this forum and appreciate the advice so much....
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Post by dianapalmer on Feb 14, 2014 3:27:37 GMT
Hi, and welcome to you and your little fellow.
I am guessing that you provide food for him outside of the cage, otherwise I would think he would like to return to his cage at times. Just curious. And, again, glad to have you on the forum. Look forward to hearing more about your bird.
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Post by Pammy on Feb 14, 2014 5:08:56 GMT
If your bird is perfectly safe all day long, even unsupervised, then is there a real reason to torture him and yourself with the nightly capturing? Wouldn't he just roost in his favorite high perch and go night-night there?
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