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Originally Posted by dlindstromjr
In addition, in my mind it seems that the birds that have human companions that are willing to take the time to teach them 'cool tricks' are probably the best-off birds of all!
I'm simply trying to find a way to let the bird be flighted while still maintaining some control of the bird to keep them out of danger as much as possible.
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I agree that teaching things such as recall are enrichment activities - they allow you to bond with the bird and the bird is thinking and motivated.
A lot of us believe that flighted birds are in less dangerous situations when the parront is responsible (ie. no outside doors being open all the time when the bird is out, no windows open, etc.). Flighted birds can navigate and control their flight away from possible dangers. Birds who cannot fly properly can crash into walls, land in very dangerous situations, etc.