He can fly!

So Sprinkles got spooked and flew down the hall way and into the bathroom. It was not the most graceful flight but he stayed up and went pretty far. I am excited and happy for him but also scared about my choice to keep him flighted. I have had flighted birds in the past but when it was just me. Now it is my husband and 8 year old daughter.

My parakeets can fly my male is pretty good at it my female is fat and lazy.

Sprinkles is always with us now in the living room where people and dogs are always in and out. So now I have to be extra careful about the doors where for years we just always left them open for the dog.

I want Sprinkles to be able to fly but I am a bit fearful that not everyone in the house hold will remember to keep doors closed.

The reign of Sprinkles has begun!

Yeah, ya gotta be careful... I used to put signs up everywhere...
CLOSE TOILET
CHECK FAN
CLOSE DOOR
COVER LIGHT
etc
etc
etc
Now we're pretty much trained!

My Black capped conure can fly but can only maintain the level he took off at. I'm actually surprised cause his wings seem to be clipped extremely short except for the very last two or so feathers.

Does sprinkles have the red feathers on her wings like most black capped? I don't see it in your pics. I'm just curious.

Glad to hear you keep him flighted. It's good for his mental and physical well-being. Make sure to partially cover mirrors and glass windows with visual deterrents, so he doesn't fly right into them. Most of all, as you've already intended, train all family members to be mindful of doors, both outdoor and in.

Emphasis on GaleriaGila's post above: fans, toilets, doors, exposed light. To add:

- be mindful of other pets that could harm him
- restrict access to kitchen when cooking
- cover up exposed wire
- cover holes in the walls you don't him crawling into
- put away toxic substances he might get interested in

So many more I can't remember just this second. Just safeguard your home as if you have a flying baby. No, make that a flying toddler with a can opener attached to his face. Don't worry, it seems scarier/harder than it seems but it really isn't! It will become second nature soon enough. Plus you seem to have a lot of experience with flighted birds so I'm sure you wll do very well. Best regards to your flock!