Expert: Chrys Meatyard - 4/6/2008

Question
Dear Chrys,

This morning my budgie of 2days banged his head on the window and as i don't have any experience in budgies i don't know if he will be ok? And i am getting really worried about him.

Thanks

Nisha

Answer
Hi, Nisha,

Is your bird showing something that makes you worried about him?  If there's no blood coming from his nostrils or mouth, etc., and he's able to keep his balance, no cuts, and otherwise your bird is acting normal, I wouldn't be worried.

Birds don't understand glass in windows, so when your bird is out in your home, you have to keep the curtains/drapes drawn so the bird can avoid the window.  As far as he knew, he was escaping out that window (it appeared a clear shot to him).  In fact, I've seen birds flying arond in homes and when frightened began flying uncontrollably through the house running right into a wall dying instantly from broken necks.  Even though we like to let our birds free-flight in our homes, it's dangerous for them.

Chrys