Posted on 01/18/2019 6:49:15 PM PST by lee martell
I have two parakeets; Sky Blue and Ice Cube. I have owned them for about two years. Last December, I finally got enough nerve to start letting them out of their cages for one to three hours, few times a week.
One reason I began now, vs waiting for warmer Spring weather , is because Ice Cube has begun pacing in his cage. Back and forth on a perch. It makes me dizzy just to watch. I'm thinking he must be bored out of his mind or just want to spread his wings a little. They both like it. Neither bird will hop on my finger the way the YouTube videos advise. So, I have to gently catch them, hold them in one hand and transfer to a table or bed. I always make sure their heads are free to see where I'm taking them. To remind them they are being transported, not abducted.
After all these weeks and out of the cage events, Ice Cube is still pacing on his perch. He seems physically healthy. He is also the more rowdy of the two birds, quick to start battles over a boiled egg yolk surprise or some millet sprays. Maybe he will always be this way. The other bird remains the picture of unflappable calm. Except for the times he has to give Ice Cube a direct peck on the forehead as a signal to 'Stop bothering me!" Neither of them ever draw any blood during their Perch Privilege Battles.
Any advice on what can be done for the bird who does a lot of pacing? It's not 24/7, thank goodness, but very often. None of my other birds ever acted this way.
I hope he’s not pining for the fjords.
You can borrow one of our cats. That should stop the pacing. /s
That would certainly do the trick!
https://www.forbirdsonlyny.com/blog/2016/7/15/why-does-my-bird-pace-back-and-forth
This should help: http://lmgtfy.com/?iie=1&q=parakeet+pacing
I’ll let you borrow my cat. SHE will “suggest” your parakeet stop that pacing.
Actually, I read that website, or parts of it last night.
Thanks though. There may be some areas I over looked.
Thanks.
Bird behavior question.
Separate cages?
Who knows? Maybe he’s saying
“This cage is not big enough for the both of us.
YOU will have to leave!”
OMG I just clicked on your link, I am laughing hysterically you have a wonderful sense of humor, to funny!!!
“I hope he’s not pining for the fjords.”
Lol! No need to read further.
Did you go from newsprint to plain paper for the bottom of his cage?
If otherwise he seems healthy and eats normally, I wouldn’t worry, Birds also have different personalities.
Did you try talking to him, birds understand more than people think.
The cage is usually lined with salespapers that come in the mail every wednesday. Ads for Big Five Sporting Eq.
Ads from KFC and the like.
I’ve never been that good with Baby Talk.
Maybe I just need to loosen up a little bit.
I do like to sing when no one else can hear it.
The dang thing could talk.
Sometimes not the best choice of words.
Could do 2 bars of the Flintstones theme.
Gave it to someone else to be bothered.
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