Wondering why your parrot behaves a certain way?
Have you ever seen your parrot climb around his cage?
I mean like all over!
Wondering what it means?
Parrots do a lot of things that intrigue us and pique our interest.
You see, when I first got my parrot, Meethi, I didn’t know how to decode parrot behaviors.
But, with time and research, I found answers to my questions.
In this blog post, I would like to address the question, “why does my parrot climb around his cage?” in detail.
The short answer to this question is that your feathered friend may be bored or stressed.
Climbing around his cage could be a way to cure his boredom.
So if your parrot is doing this then it’s time you give your parrot some quality time and entertainment!
We’ll go through how you can keep your parrot entertained
Sound good?
Let’s get started!
Why Is My Bird Climbing Its Cage?
As mentioned earlier, there are two main reasons why your bird climbs its cage:
- Boredom
- Stress
Some parrots also enjoy climbing their cage and find it fun.
However, if your bird has been showing other symptoms such as destructive behavior, separation anxiety, etc., it is probably a result of the former.
You must be thinking – Is it bad to keep a parrot in a cage?
I mean if they climb the cage due to boredom, they should have some freedom right?
Let’s find out..
Is It Cruel To Keep a Bird In a Cage?
Domesticated birds that have spent most of their lives in cages will not survive in the wild.
In this case, keeping a bird in a cage cannot be counted as cruelty.
However, your bird needs to spend a lot of supervised time out of the cage and be allowed to explore the environment.
Parrots are social animals and need a lot of interaction.
You should not keep your featured friend confined to the cage at all times.
Another point to remember is
Make sure your parrot has a large bird cage
That way your parrot has more room for flying about and movement
Here’s few articles I wrote about birds and cages
Is it right to keep a bird in a cage?
Do Birds Go Crazy In Cages?
Some people believe that caged birds suffer from self-destructive behaviors and are more aggressive in nature.
This is why it is essential to make sure that the cage is large enough for the bird to be comfortable.
Supervised time out of the cage is also crucial for your bird.
Okay so now let’s look at how you can keep your parrot entertained
How You Can Keep Your Parrot Entertained
Let’s take a look at how you can keep your feathered friend entertained.
Foraging Toys
In the wild, birds spend most of their waking hours foraging for food.
Of course, the same isn’t true for domesticated birds as they get used to being served on a platter.
This means your bird has more time to kill during the day.
Lack of activity can cause your feathered friend to develop behavioral issues and destructive habits.
Getting your bird a foraging toy helps you keep your parrot occupied for hours.
With these toys, your bird will have to earn its food.
This keeps things mentally challenging and curbs destructive behaviors.
You can get something like for your parrot
Play Time!
Parrots are social birds who need lots of interaction to thrive.
If your bird spends most of its time alone, it is bound to get stressed.
Socializing your parrot and incorporating playtime in its schedule helps keep boredom and stress away.
Other New Toys
Buying your parrot a lot of toys to play with will help provide it with plenty of entertainment.
You can get many various toys on the market for your parrot to enjoy.
Teaching New Tricks
Another great way to keep your parrot entertained is to teach it new tricks and commands.
This helps strengthen the bond between you and your feathered friend while curbing bad behavior.
Have a read of my article – How to keep a parrot entertained, I go into much more detail
Wrapping It Up
Were we able to answer your question?
Birds tend to climb around their cage when they feel bored or stressed.
This activity acts as a way to relieve these negative feelings.
You should try to minimize your parrot’s stress by engaging him in activities that may interest him.
Getting a foraging toy is an excellent way to keep your parrot mentally occupied and stress-free.
So tell me, what do you do to keep your parrot entertained?
Share some ideas with me!
