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Why does the bird not leave the cage

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Air Langhi, Oct 21, 2009.

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  1. Air Langhi

    Air Langhi Contributing Member

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    My room mate has a bird and when she leaves the cage open the bird still prefers to stay in the cage when people are around. This makes no sense. Does anyone have birds and can explain this behavior?
     
    #1 Air Langhi, Oct 21, 2009
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  3. KingCheetah

    KingCheetah Atomic Playboy

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    They think of the cage as their home and they feel safe -- especially when there are people or animals in the area they don't know.
     
    #3 KingCheetah, Oct 21, 2009
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  5. Al Calavicci

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    Birds are lazy and they take flying for granted
     
    #5 Al Calavicci, Oct 21, 2009
  6. MadMax

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    honestly, i expect better from you than this. very disappointed.
     
    #6 MadMax, Oct 21, 2009
  7. moestavern19

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    I know why the caged bird sings.
     
    #7 moestavern19, Oct 21, 2009
  8. bnb

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    maybe it's resting?

    Is it a Norwegian Blue? Beautiful plumage, eh?
     
    #8 bnb, Oct 21, 2009
  9. thelasik

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    Did he just recently get the bird? Ask him to put a millet spray on top of the cage to see if that will entice the bird to come out.

    Our old bird died last year so my dad bought two new birds (cockatiel) shortly thereafter. They would always stay in their cage but finally started to come out after a couple weeks.

    Never buy two birds at the same time. It has been damn near impossible for me to train them.
     
    #9 thelasik, Oct 21, 2009
  10. hjg877

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    I thought this was going to be about a suspected gay friend that wouldn't accept he's a gay.
     
    #10 hjg877, Oct 21, 2009
  11. IROC it

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    Despite all his range... he prefers to be a bird in a cage.
     
    #11 IROC it, Oct 22, 2009
  12. arno_ed

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    What type of bird is it? I assume his wings aren't clipped. Has he ever had the opportunity to fly? How long did he have this bird?

    To understand the behaviour of a animal you always have to have more information about his history, and condition.

    The option of him not trusting the environment is a logical choice especially if there are strangers in the area. his cage is a safe area. But other thing could also be part of the reason.
     
    #12 arno_ed, Oct 22, 2009
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    I was expecting this to be a riddle.
     
    #13 smoove shoez, Oct 22, 2009
  14. Lynus302

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    He's pining for the fjords.
     
    #14 Lynus302, Oct 22, 2009
  15. BetterThanI

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    Don't know, but...

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    #15 BetterThanI, Oct 22, 2009
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    I dont know why but I'm still trying to figure out why the chicken crossed the road.
     
    #16 MoBalls, Oct 22, 2009
  17. DaDakota

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    Why are there no videos of this bird passing?

    DD
     
    #17 DaDakota, Oct 22, 2009
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    The Birdcage with Robin Williams and Nathan Lane is an excellent and hilarious movie and I'm not afraid to admit it.
     
    #18 RunninRaven, Oct 22, 2009
  19. Air Langhi

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    Its a parrot. It can fly. Apparently it has been in a less than ideal situation before. It even plucked its feathers before, but it seems strange it doesn't want to leave its cage.
     
    #19 Air Langhi, Oct 22, 2009
  20. DonnyMost

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    The bird has pocket presence.
     
    #20 DonnyMost, Oct 22, 2009
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