Help! 9 week baby started climbing cage...

[BabyArthur]

Hi,

 

My Grey is around 9 week old, and I had gotten him a cage. He is climbing the cage despite the height and I am worried that he will not be able to get down by himself or fall. I am not sure I am doing the right thing by removing him of the climb but I am seriously worried that he might injured himself.

 

Please help as I believe this cage is rather high for his age now.

[danmcq]

It is natural for them to climb. Please snure you have plenty of padding on the bottom like towels in case a fall does occur. Also, please place perches low like 3 inches off the bottom so you baby can get used to perching on them and place food and wate bowls on the bottom as well for now.

[BabyArthur]

Thanks Danmcq for the fast response!

 

yup he is having a low training perch, and seems to like it, will get the towel done up and fix up another one 3 inch off.

[Loki05deMayo]

My CAG is 8 weeks old and I am waiting to purchase a cage. My breeder told me not to cage her until she is fully feathered. This is my Grey--at 9 weeks is your bird fully feathered? Your cage looks awesome and from observing my bird, climbing and exploring is a must. Please let us know how your Grey is doing with the cage and adjustments.

[Acappella]

Like Dan said, just make sure the bottom is well padded. Folded towels/blanket with newspaper over the top works well.