By Admin on Sep 2, 2010 in Birds
I recently put my parakeet cage up higher and she seems to like it better. This bird is still untamed and terrified of almost everything around it. I just wanted other peoples input on what they thought about this and any other tips on things that would help my bird feel more comfortable (and letting her settle in is not an answer I would like to hear, I’ve had this bird for 2 years). Thanks for all you help!
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Not exactly smart, birds like to think they are in control because they are higher than you. I would take him lower, like below eye level, remember you own your bird, he does not own you, keep it that way or he will remain untame.
bryan983 | Sep 2, 2010 | Reply
I don’t know, mine seem to like it about chest high on me which is about 4 1/4 foot from the ground. Where they can see what is going on and I can talk to them.
Pamela | Sep 2, 2010 | Reply
that depends. is it just a pet bird inside or one of many outside? if outside then NO! they need to get used to the rest. if just a pet, i would say yes. we keep birds inside and they feel more with the rest of the house if they’re more up. more to your level. they’ll talk to you more and probably be more friendly. ours are.
Nicki ricky | Sep 2, 2010 | Reply
Bryan is right. You don’t want the bird thinking he is dominant over you and when thier cage is higher than you it makes them think this way. That is why she seems happier.
If you want the bird comfortable and not tame this is the best place for her. Also natural branches seem to make birds happier. You of course need to disinfect them with a diluted bleach solution ( google the ratio ). Treats and tidbits ( other than the normal feed ) will also make her happy. If its a larger bird, things like fruit slices and raw unsalted whole peanuts. Smaller birds you can get millet sprays and hang them in the cage.
Nichole and Randy Cline | Sep 2, 2010 | Reply
I don’t believe that’s a good idea, your bird still thinks that you are a predator. In the wild, budgies will sleep in large trees, high up at the top. It prevents them from becoming easy prey. You are just intimating that.
Also, other people mentioned that she will think that she is more dominant than you. Although that may be true, your bird doesn’t fully trust you yet, there is no dominant/lower class! Telling a frightened bird that you are stronger will make it be even more scared.
To help your budgie feel more comfortable, I would place your bird near your bird at your birdroom. Predators don’t sleep with the flock. Also, try to eat with your budgie. Predators don’t eat with their flock. Classical music also helps soothe the nerves after an exhausting taming session.
I hope that helped, and good luck.
Budgie+Dogs | Sep 2, 2010 | Reply
Since its cage is its home and safety place, you did a very smart thing. I’ve had my budgie very high so that nobody could reach it without ladder. Guess what it loved to go down and land on my shoulder or head and was the friendliest dude. And he had no problem going back into cage to have some food and drink. Therefore make sure that place you choose for your bird is very safe from its point of view.
Konstantin | Sep 2, 2010 | Reply