ddobs
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I just got my 5-month old budgies a manzanita tree stand that they really enjoy playing on together. The issue is getting one of them out of the cage so he can play with is friend. I am sometimes able to lure him onto an external perch that extends out from the door of the cage. Then I can simply get him to step up before he sneaks back into his cage. But sometimes he won't come out at all. Rather than let him sit in his cage for an entire Saturday, I wait for him to be on the side of the cage, then lower my hand downward to get him to step on my hand. At that point I gently close my thumb over him to keep him from flying away. I slowly remove him and bring him to his friend in the living room. I know you're not supposed to "grab" your bird, but removing him in this manner seems reasonable and my vet approves. The bird doesn't scream or do anything like that. He just lets me take him out. Again, once they are both out of the cage playing, they are as happy as can be.
I would prefer my bird always come out willingly, but I also have heard that a cage bound bird will become even more territorial.
Any thoughts?
I would prefer my bird always come out willingly, but I also have heard that a cage bound bird will become even more territorial.
Any thoughts?
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