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Is it ok to run around with my cockatiel for exercise?

macaronish

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Macaroni isn't the most confident flier, however she's been getting better. Recently I've been running around the room with her on my hand while she flaps her wings wildly and ends up flying off my hand across the room. She lands, I pick her up and we go again. She seems to get really tired out by a few rounds of this and usually goes to sleep immediately after. Is this a good game for building her wing muscles and exercising?
 

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Macaroni isn't the most confident flier, however she's been getting better. Recently I've been running around the room with her on my hand while she flaps her wings wildly and ends up flying off my hand across the room. She lands, I pick her up and we go again. She seems to get really tired out by a few rounds of this and usually goes to sleep immediately after. Is this a good game for building her wing muscles and exercising?
It certainly sounds like it!
 

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As long as you’re sure she likes it and she isn’t flying around stressed, I think it’s great. Just make sure you stop when she is ready to end the game.
 

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Has this bird had a recent wellness checkup by an avian vet?
 

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Yes, this would be a good muscle. However, if she’s tired after 1-2 rounds there might be a problem.
 
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