Will Budgies Fly Away?

He's a little thing, too, and he can dash away through an open door or window, up a chimney flue or out a seemingly impassible crack. It's less frightening for you if you know what to do when your budgie flies away.

How do I find my budgie that flew away?

Whenever possible, bring the cage to the bird. For a missing bird, place the cage near the site of the fly-away. If your bird flies out through your front door, for example, place the cage on your porch or doorstep. Whenever possible, hang the cage outside so that it appears just as it would indoors.

Can budgies survive if they escape?

In the case where the bird just escaped on his own, you may equally wonder if you stand a chance of having him back. Well, it's actually possible, although this is not guaranteed. Some budgies will go and never return, while you may be lucky enough to have the escapee back in some cases.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.