[Cannuck2007]

Is it normal for cockatiels to fly in to windows? My 2 new tiels aren't clipped yet, though will be tonite. Rocky is fine, has good control ect.. but Stella keeps flying in to things. She flew in to the window, then a neighbourhood cat jumped at the window which only freaked her out more not to mention scared the heck outta me. I had to catch her in a towel to settle her down. I put her in the cage for awhile and closed all the curtains and she seems fine now but that was a new experience. Is this normal or is she crazy? Will wing clipping help that? I only clip enough to slow them down, they can still fly they're just catchable.

Between Rocky's blood feathers and Stella's "quirks" I may go crazy! Lol!

 

[Laura]

Its normal for some its a stressful time, she is in a new home and getting use to new things she is still unsure of herself and of you, for her safety I think you should clip her wings just till she gets use to her new home before she ends up breaking her neck.

 

[Rosie]

Stella is still new to your house so probably does not know her way round that well. I recommend a clip so Stella can get used to her new home for the benefit of her safety, as Laura said.

 

[xxxSpikexxx]

I would clip her before she gets hurt. When Spike was new I went around with him (clipped) on my finger and tapped on the window and said window and moved him so close his beak would touch it. I think it worked since he has never flew into a window.

 

[Cannuck2007]

I would clip her before she gets hurt. When Spike was new I went around with him (clipped) on my finger and tapped on the window and said window and moved him so close his beak would touch it. I think it worked since he has never flew into a window.

Thanks I will try that! She gets clipped tonite, after the kids are in bed. My hubby will hold her so I can do it. I always feel so guilty but we have alot of cats in the neighborhood and if she ever got out...

 

[allen]

stretch did the same thing when i got him so yes it is normal

 

[Aly]

Ziggy did that at first too, although he was clipped. Just try a light clip at first until he gets use it.