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Some budgies do not like to be handled and the majority of adult budgies prefer not to be petted.
If he doesn't enjoy being touched then you shouldn't force him.
Chirpy likes being in his cage because, to him, it is his home and his safe place.
If he is afraid of his toys, when you get a new one, hang it outside his cage but near the cage where he can see if for a few days. Play with the toy yourself while talking to Chirpy calmly and reassuringly. Perhaps he's never learned how to actually play.
Since he's chirping and eating well, it sounds as though your budgie is happy and enjoys being a "cage-budgie". You can try simply leaving his cage door open when you are in the room to supervise him. Perhaps set up a little play tree outside the cage and put a favorite treat on it. That may entice him to come out to explore.
To familiarize yourself with the forums, please take the time to read through all of the How To Guides, the FAQs and the stickies located at the top of each section of the forum.
You'll find most of your basic questions are answered after you've read through all of them.
I'm looking forward to seeing some pictureshoto: of Chirpy soon!!
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Some budgies do not like to be handled and the majority of adult budgies prefer not to be petted.
If he doesn't enjoy being touched then you shouldn't force him.
Chirpy likes being in his cage because, to him, it is his home and his safe place.
If he is afraid of his toys, when you get a new one, hang it outside his cage but near the cage where he can see if for a few days. Play with the toy yourself while talking to Chirpy calmly and reassuringly. Perhaps he's never learned how to actually play.
Since he's chirping and eating well, it sounds as though your budgie is happy and enjoys being a "cage-budgie". You can try simply leaving his cage door open when you are in the room to supervise him. Perhaps set up a little play tree outside the cage and put a favorite treat on it. That may entice him to come out to explore.
To familiarize yourself with the forums, please take the time to read through all of the How To Guides, the FAQs and the stickies located at the top of each section of the forum.
You'll find most of your basic questions are answered after you've read through all of them.
I'm looking forward to seeing some pictures
hoto: of Chirpy soon!!TalkBudgies.com Rules and Guidelines
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http://talkbudgies.com/emergency-room/225585-my-birdy-first-aid-kit.html
http://talkbudgies.com/your-budgies-health/102714-quarantine-really-important.html
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