How long should my new budgie stay in his cage befor I take him out and train him?

Question

My new budgie has been home for six days how long should he stay in his cage before I train him?

Answer 1

The bird will be a bit bewildered so don't rush it.  I would suggest getting it used to sitting on your hand first whilst it is still in the cage (this will make catching it a lot easier when you do eventually release it).

Offer it a really tasty treat like cucumber or millet spray.  Don't try to rush it.  If it looks scared or uninterested, leave it alone and try again later or the next day.  Persistence will pay off, and eventually the bird will like hopping on  your hand.  When you get to this stage you can try letting him/her out.

Avoid grabbing the bird as this can cause it to have a heart attack.  Similarly avoid quick movements and loud noises around the bird.

Patience really is the key with training a new budgerigar.  Good luck.

Answer 2

ok well i have 4 budgies so i know quite a bit!!  six days is more than enough time to have the bird get used to its cage and suroundings  and his new , great home! There are several different methods of training the bird.  One you can pick him/her up and hold her inside your closed hand so she can calm down. Once she is calm let her down and tire her out by slowly trying to get her to sit on your opened hand.  Do this several times a day and once she gets a little used to you have her sit on your shoulder and chill there for a while while you watch a tv show! The other method is to slowly approach her with the perch in her cage, then when she gets used to that have her get on your hand. Then practice getting her on your hand and out of the cage door. Do each step thoroughly.Good luck with your new friend! you will be best friends in no time!!!

Answer 3

I would say a couple of hours!  You can get him out of his cage right now!!

Have fun!

Answer 4

You could start getting him used to your hand now, and try giving him treats and things and maybe even trying to get him to perch on your finger, but it might be a bit early for that even.

Good luck :D

Answer 5

Now!!!! you should start now..

Answer 6

i would give it 24 hours so he can get use to his surroundings