I'm confused... again

[Urgula]

So... I have Tihan for about a year now.
When my lovebird died I was really sad and considered to get another parrot, but decided that I can't replace Barankin.
So Tihan was by himseld while I'm at work for about 3 months.
The change is incredible. He's much more talkative and stopped biting at all.
He steps up at any time and never is angry.

When Barankin died, I've stopped locking Tihan in his cage.
I got him a branch and a rope perch. Both was hanging outside the cage.
I didn't get more stuff, since the minor change makes him freak out, but will get more fun stuff soon.
He started playing with toys, but only chews what's "his".
My curtains and other things remains intact.

His chest feathers are growing back.

I was counsidering of getting rid of his cage (gradually) and getting him a tree on which he can live.
(I will cut a wine tree and make sure to somehow get rid of all possible bugs and dirt)
He seems much happier when not locked. What do you think about the idea?

Also, he sleeps funny. From what I read on the forum, if he does not tuck his beak on his back, but holds the cage instead, it may be a sign he's older than what they told me.
All the posts with similar behaviour was for elder parrots.
Do you think Tihan is a "grandpa"?

 

[MikeyTN]

Nope cause I've seen younger birds sleep like that too, I know their age since I hand raised them myself. It might of make him feel more secure sleeping like that. Getting rid of his cage is a choice that is up to you. If you enjoy him without the cage so be it. Just make sure anything he's not supposed to be getting into is either covered or out of sight.

 

[antoinette]

I am so happy to hear that Tihan has calmed down, is talking and not biting.
Some birds just prefer not being locked in their cage and Tihan has proved that.

I would keep the cage in storage you NEVER know if you will use it again or even perhaps in the future get another bird.

 

[Motogordo]

Nope cause I've seen younger birds sleep like that too, I know their age since I hand raised them myself. It might of make him feel more secure sleeping like that. Getting rid of his cage is a choice that is up to you. If you enjoy him without the cage so be it. Just make sure anything he's not supposed to be getting into is either covered or out of sight.

Jan. 27, 2014

It is fine to let a bird out to play, but I believe they should be watched in the beginning. I wouldn't stop using the cage at night or when I am away since they can get scared by a loud noise or something else and go flying into a wall or some other object. There is always the risk of them finding a delicious piece of furniture to nibble on. I read a story about a man in Australia who had a mollucan cockatoo who got out of his cage and ate one of the legs of his baby grand piano, and the piano collapsed. Fortunately the bird got away. The cage is the birds security blanket. Some want only to stay in there. They feel safe in there and they are also protected from any other animals that might be in the house. It's their Safe House, just like in the movie with Denzel Washington. LOL
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[MikeyTN]

I personally would use cage yes but there are quite a few folks that go cage less on here. That's why the choice is up to them to decide. But just view the danger zones such as electrical outlets, furnitures, and such.