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How to tame a new parakeet and when is it safe to let him out?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Male | unneutered

Hi there I just wanted to know if mickey will come back to the cage when released. He is also not tamed How many days should i wait before starting to mingle with him. Please reply as soon as possible

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 27th, 2019

Hello. You should be working with Mickey every single day, 2-3 times a day for 10-15 minutes at a time. Only time will tell how long it will take for Mickey to be totally tame & totally under your control. Just take things step by step & one day at a time until both of you are totally comfortable with each other, that he trusts you to handle, feed & clean his enclosure without any stress. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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