Should I?

[Mickey3696]

Should I start moving Kiwi's cage around the house so he gets use to the house? When I take Kiwi out of his cage he gets scared if I try and take him to another room. He has figured out he can fly so when he gets scared he flys back to his cage. I'd really rather not clip his wings but I'd like to get him in the shower soon.

 

[weco]

Some birds get nervous & stress when you start making major changes, while others don't seem to mind, but since he flies back to his cage when you try to take him to new areas, moving his cage there, especially if he was in it, may stress him even more, because he couldn't get away.....

 

[Mickey3696]

I just thought that if he felt safe in or on his cage I could move it closer to the bathroom just a little at a time giving him time to get use to each room slowly. Any ideas on how els I can get him a shower? He doesn't like misting and I tried a bowel but he didn't care for that idea either.

 

[weco]

You know, it could be he doesn't like to go through doorways.....I have a nanday that doesn't like to go through doorways & the only thing I've figured is that he can't see past the doorway.....if I pick him up & carry him through the doorway, he's OK, so maybe picking him up & taking him into the bathroom may work...not sure I would try to shower him on the first trip though.....

 

[Mickey3696]

That's what I've tried with him, if I carry him across the room he will get scared and fly back. I haven't even tried going through a doorway with him. I would take it slow just get him to the bathroom then let him see and hear the water run then start getting him close to the shower. Kinda like that. I just didn't know if I started moving his cage instead of carrying him across the room might help.

 

[MonicaMc]

I'd say to give it a shot, because he's comfortable with his cage! Maybe taking him around the house while in his cage will allow him to grow more comfortable with other areas! However, if he doesn't like the change, put the cage back! You'll never know until you try!

Although, it would be a lot easier if you could get him accustomed to a movable playstand instead...


I might also suggest finding what *is* within his comfort zone while away from the cage, then interacting with him within this comfort zone. Once you've figured it out, you can start pushing the boundaries without taking him out of his comfort zone completely. Try and make each experience a positive one, and once comfortable, push those boundaries again!

In short, try to go at his pace, pushing just a little, but not going too far.



Although others will probably suggest taking him out of his comfort zone completely and training him away from his cage....

 

[critterman]

I agree with the play stand. Put it in a room so he can see it and let him decide when he wants to get on it. Take it slow and easy, patience it the key here.