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My bird sleeps hanging, damaging tail feathers. How can I fix this?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

He sleeps hanging on the side of the cage and its messing up his tail feathers how can I stop him

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 26th, 2016

Check his feet and toes for injury, irritation or long nails. Check the perches for condition and cleanliness. Replace or clean them if necessary. If there are toys hanging near the perches, relocate or remove them. Make sure his cage is big enough and consider a cage cover at night to provide security for him.

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