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How to safely take my unclipped budgie out of its cage first time?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

Hi I'm taking out my budgie for the first time and I don't know how to take him out pls can you guide me his wings aren't clipped but we will take him out in a closed room only

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on September 21st, 2018

Having a playpen or something your birds can rest on while out of the cage is a good idea. Also making sure they can get back into their cage for food and water (and to close it when you're ready for them to be back in) is also best. You may also want to have a bird net on hand to catch them if they aren't super tame and won't go back into their cage. Clipping wings can help make them easier to handle and catch, and if you are unsure how to do this, having a local vet show you before allowing them out and about is best. Making sure the room doesn't have any harmful objects such as fans, open windows, cooking items, etc is best to avoid injury to your birds. If there are sharp objects or things they could be injured on, removing them before allowing your birds out is best.

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