I have two budgies that are always welcome to fly around my room. But they are both untamed and I cant get them back in the cage without chasing them around. Normally I let them roam until they go back in by themselves but I have dogs and cats so I can’t let them out all the time. I hate chasing them because it stresses all of us out. I don’t know how to get them back in without using force.
Hi Natalie,
If they will not go back in the cage for treats, then it is best to not let them out unless you know you can wait until they are ready to go back inside. You can try rewarding them with a special treat that they only get when they go back in the cage. They will soon learn to return to the cage to get this treat. When birds are fully flighted, you are limited with what you can teach them. They are completely in charge, so finding something they really like is the only way to work with them. It’s not good for you to chase them around and stress them out, so they either need to go back on their own or for a treat, or do not let them out.
Thank you for asking Lafeber,
Brenda
