How do i get my bird to like coming out of his cage?

Question

My indian ringneck parakeet is very nice and will not bite me. When i try to get him out he just dont want to come out. Once i do get him out the cage he jumps off of my finger alot. What do i do with him once i get him out? He just dont seem to like it and just wants to be in his cage. Please Help

Answer 1

not sure how often you take your bird out but it may help to take him out more often through out the day and remember thing take a little time to change when trying to change something in their behavior. And hand feed little treats of food while you have your bird out ringnecks love apple but they cannot have seeds, so try some apple or anything you know your bird likes a lot small thing can change its behavior.

Also depends on how old your bird is too the older it is the longer it will be some birds ARe just afraid of everything, maybe that's its problem how long you've had it can also make a difference he still may be adjusting to his surrounding try step up exercises hand over hand or finger over finger semi quick  for a couple of minute when you first take it out each time and walk with it around your room a lot to get use to you. And if its winks ar not clipped get them clipped

Answer 2

it just needs to get used to being outside  the cage with you, i have 3 birds, a cockatiel ,a cockatoo, and a macaw, and im pretty sure the more you work with him, the more comfotable he will get

Answer 3

i guess its afraid of getting out , let it feel safe out side. Then bribe it to come out side. this will work .

Answer 4

well if i was a bird i wouldnt wanna be in my cage. the only reason he likes being in his cage is because he of course feels safe.  You got to make him feel safe outside of the cage.  Maybe leave the cage door open and let him come out when he wants to....and dont play the drums so loud. that prolly scares him......

Answer 5

Time, patience, but more than anything, your bird needs a sense of safety.  If feels safer in the cage.

If you have other pets (loose), small children, or a roudy household - that could be your problem.  Make sure you are in a safe room.

I noticed a massive difference in my birds when I got cages with playtops.  Once they learned that it was a safe place to play, that's where they want to be.   Being out on the playtop gave the added benefit of giving confidence to the birds.  

Once they got that confidence, they were far more adventurous, and willing to go more places, and try new things.

If you don't have a playtop, try laying a sheet over just the top of the cage, and set your bird there.

Being outside of the cage can be really scary or unpredictable.  You need to make it super safe, routine, and lots of fun.   Give your bird a good reason to come out of it's cage.

Treats, treats, treats.  Feed it's favorite foods - outside of the cage.  Offer new and interesting foods to try.    I know that mine will never walk away from corn, especially corn on the cob.   My ringnecks will do just about anything for corn.

Toys and play areas or playstands are a must.  If your bird has a safe "playground" outside of it's cage, especially one with a great view and things to do, he might be more inspired to come out.

Best wishes to you and your bird!