Freedom to Roam




Oro Watches Mom Read

  Here is a photo of Oro at home. She was mesmerized at her vantage point above mom, who was reading below. It must have seemed wonderful for her to be above mom!  I marveled at the perfectly untouched stair posts. 

Sometimes, however, we allow things to get out of hand. One way we do this is to fail to put boundaries and limitations in our parrot's lives. After all, we want to give them as much freedom and joy as we can right?

But if a parrot is allowed to roam on the floor and wander throughout the house, the house becomes their territory. They then feel the need to protect and defend the whole area. Maybe not at first.  Maybe not while they're young.  But when they become sexually mature and their wildness comes to the surface, they go through a stronger period.  

It is normal to have to deal with the wild and instinctual nature of these beautiful and intelligent creatures. However, it is easier to manage this if their perceived space is the cage and playgym. If their space includes the entire house, you're going to have a rambuncious time of it. 

Think about how much more well behaved a parrot acts when in "a neutral area".  They don't own it and therefore they remain on their best behavior.  You don't want to burden your bird with having to take on a large area.  That's too much stress.  Close supervision and plenty of rules will make for years of success with these guys.  They'll be happier, and you'll be happier.