Getting a fearful bird out of their cage

I hear very often people say that they cannot get their bird out of its cage and as a result of this they never get to come out at all. To me this is extremely sad. Unless they have an aviary, a bird should never have to be confined to its cage. Whether it be 'tame' or not, they should have the opportunity to express natural behaviours and I believe that flying is number one on that list. A cage does not give them that opportunity

Wanna know the biggest mistake people make when it comes to getting a bird out of their cage...? They put their hands in 

If you stick your hands in a bird's cage you will either spook them or you will get bitten. The best way to get a bird out of their cage is to open the door (or open the top if the cage opens like that) and let them come out on their own terms and in their own time

Allowing birds to come out on their own terms works!

Think of it this way. A bird's cage is their comfort zone. It is where they feel safe and protected. They own it and it is their territory. When you put your hands in there you are taking that away from them. A bird who bites you is either defending themselves or is being territorial. A bird who flees you is not comfortable

A lot of trust is lost if you push a bird too far and the last thing you will want is a set back