How to Grab a Parakeet

If you have a pet parakeet that is being overly stubborn and you are unable to get it back into its cage, or if you find a lost parakeet outside, you may have to grab it. This takes a lot of concentration and care as parakeets are tiny and delicate birds and you don't want to injure it.

Things You'll Need

  • Birdcage
  • Flashlight
  • CD player
  • Parakeet sound tape/CD
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Instructions

    • 1

      Approach the parakeet slowly. Be tentative so that you don't frighten the bird, and put out your forefinger. If the parakeet is trained, it may simply step up on your finger and allow you to take it back to its cage. If the bird is not finger trained, try to grab it carefully, taking care not to hurt it.

    • 2

      Take your parakeet's cage to the area where it is. Keep the door opened with a string, wire or a metal clasp to try to coax it into the cage. Make sure to put your bird's favorite foods and toys in the cage to make it appear more inviting. This tactic is also recommended for grabbing a parakeet that has escaped outdoors.

    • 3

      Retrieve a flashlight, then dim or turn off the lights in the room where your parakeet has escaped. Turn the flashlight on and move it back and forth to determine where your bird is. Birds cannot see in the dark, so your parakeet will most likely be frozen in its spot. You can then grab it more easily.

    • 4

      Place your parakeet's cage outside if it escaped outdoors. Play a tape or CD of parakeet sounds. Chances are that your bird will hear them and fly over, which will make it easier to get it back into its cage.