My new budgie flies wildly in his cage. Is he scared or just playing?

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Hi, Just bought 2 adorable pet budgies on Sunday. I'm aware I need to give them time to be comfortable, I've only put my hand near them and stroked them a bit so far. I've noticed my male bird at random times starts flying quickly from one side to another- all over the cage. I dont know of if he is scared and stressed or just excited and exercising. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 12 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

Congratulations on your new birds! If the flying back and forth is in response to when you are putting your hand into the cage this could be due to fear or being startled. If he is randomly flying throughout the day with no relation to you approaching then it could be him just exercising. Millett is a treat that is very useful in helping gain your budgie's favor as well, so letting them nibble some from your hand or while you touch them if they are comfortable with you touching is helpful in making interaction with you a pleasant experience and can eventually be used to lure them onto your finger or hand!

My new budgie flies wildly in his cage. Is he scared or just playing?

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