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Posted by canarymom on December 22, 2002 at 22:10:30:

In Reply to: Help me and my budgie posted by shivvy on December 22, 2002 at 15:51:15:

You are kind to have taken this little bird into your home. Congratulations on becoming a bird parent.

You have made a good start on gaining her trust. It will just take more time for her to feel secure enough to leave her cage. As an illustration of this, I presently have 3 budgies who were given to me. It took all of them a while to venture outside their cage, but now they do!

Be sure to have her wings clipped by the vet. When she does come out, having her wings clipped will ensure that she won't fly some place where she could get hurt. Leave the cage door open and keep an eye on her. She'll probably come out when she decides it's safe to do so. Her cage represents security--a place where she eats and sleeps!

Finally, a word about diet. Is she eating pellets? fresh veggies?

Keep us posted on how she's doing. Also, folks on the Budgie board would love to hear about your bird and would like to see pictures! Check the boards under "Species" and click on Parakeets (Budgies).

Hope to see you over there!

:I have recently acquired my sister in law's budgie, she could never really look after it properly, and I think it was only bought on a whim for her young son. Anyway I have her now, she is four years old, and after the first few weeks, seems a happy little soul. I talk to her all the time, and have gained enough trust to allow my hand in the cage without her becoming alarmed.
:I would however like to go a step further some time in the future, to allow her to come out of the cage. I am worried that I may not be able to gain her trust enough, because she is so old.
:I have done all the things recommended, like SLOWLY having my hand in the cage, and slowly bringing my hand towards the bird.etc.
:My concern is, due to the bird's age, will it ever be able to be trained in that way, or since it had very little TLC before, is it a lost cause, and my little friend is doomed to a life in the cage.
:I really would appreciate any comments or advice you could give me.
:Many Thanks

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