June 2, 2020
Exercise
What are the best way to exercise a clipped bird who is also a couch potato?
Question:
Answer:
Hi Daniela,
This is where activities like trick training or foraging can be helpful. If you want to specifically exercise the wings, then if your bird will allow you to hold his feet, hold them and slowly move your arm up and down. If he flaps, give him a reward or a lot of praise. You can try stair stepping from one hand to another. Once he does this with confidence, increase the speed and he should start to flap. Many birds will flap their wings and exercise if they are on top of their cage or a play stand.
Thank you for asking Lafeber,
Brenda
