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my African Grey parrot never like to go inside the cage2007-11-24 17:23:33

I ben had my african grey for two months his only six months old since I got him he never go inside the cage he goes only when he want to eat he didn't even sleep inside the cage.

Answers:

A cage is a prison; would you like to go into a prison? African Greys are smart: he doesn't want to into a prison cell. He was created free: Born Free, like the movie.

I understand that a companion bird has to be in the cage for his own protection sometimes. But you have to make it unprisonlike. And it has to have enough room; it has to be substantially wider than his wingspan. I like the answer from Phoenix.

The only time my Ziggy is in a cage is for travel or when someone is visiting (he protects me from people!). He sleeps on his portable perch outside the cage, and he has the entire bedroom when I'm not there. There are no exposed electric cords or any other hazards; the tv and his cd player are placed in such a manner that he could not possible get to the electrical components. I have pictures of him on my pwp, link below.

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1 perhaps he has not been in a cage before, so he is frightened.

2. perhaps the cage is too small he feels cramped or possiably even claustrophobic.

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then make a big cage and but him in there when hes in your hand.

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Can i stuff you in a cage? Would you like it? I'll only let you out to exercise. Can't be too entertaining in prison.

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Have you given him a reason to go in? Are there toys in there? Comfortable perches? A nice snack?