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Originally Posted by Acetylene
She is happier in the cage because she's not used to coming out of it. Your bird will be much healthier and happier with regular, out-of-cage exercise and handling. Just make sure the room is safe. I always keep my windows covered with sheer curtains so if my bird flies into a window, the curtain prevents them from hitting the glass. Also be careful of things like ceiling fans, open toilets, sinks full of water, hot stoves, anything made of lead that birds will chew on, avocados, and nonstick cooking items.
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All so true.
I have a severe macaw. She loves her cage. I take her out every day and we play, but if I leave her on top she ends up right back inside later. Every once in a while she find me if I leave the door open.
I would check with a bird shop on the correct diet. Some parrots can't live on seeds, especially the larger ones. Mine eats a mix called Rowdy Bush that gives her everything she needs. I suplement with all kinds of treats like nuts, pretty much anything we eat, lean chicken. She loves cherries but hates pineapple! Go figure. Diet is very important and since I don't know specifically what kind of parrot you have, that's all I can say.
Bird stores are a great resource for bird health. They can keep everything in shape including the wings clipped. On anything larger than love birds that is important because they can fly around and get hurt in your house.