I was sitting in my office chair, working on a project for work, when I heard a loud thump. I turned around to see my budgie, Sammy, flying at my head. At first, I was confused, but then I realized that Sammy was trying to send a message. Why was Sammy flying at my head?
Some people think that when their budgie flies at the head, they want to be noticed. But in reality, this behavior happens more often than not without any attention sought out by your feathered friend—they’re just trying to help relieve energy and stress. So, what does it mean when a budgie goes on your head? The following are seven possible reasons why your budgie flies at your head:
1. Expel Excess Energy
Budgies are very active birds, and they need to expel a lot of energy every day. If your budgie isn’t getting enough exercise, he may start flying around the house, including at your head. This is one way to burn off some extra energy. Make sure your budgie has plenty of toys to play with and a large cage to fly around in.
2. Seek for Attention
Budgies are social creatures, and they crave attention from their owners. If you’ve been neglecting your budgie, he may start flying at your head to get your attention. Make sure to spend some quality time with your budgie every day, such as playing with him or teaching him new tricks.
3. Clumsy Flyers
Some budgies are just clumsy flyers, and they tend to crash into things, including people’s heads. If your budgie is a clumsy flyer, try to keep him away from areas where he might crash into something. Besides, you may also want to consider training your budgie to fly correctly.
4. It’s a Fun Game
Flying at their owner’s head is just a fun game for some budgies. If your budgie is doing this and doesn’t seem to be showing any other signs of stress or anxiety, then there’s probably no cause for concern. Make sure you keep an eye on your budgie so he doesn’t accidentally hurt himself.
5. Sign of Emotional Bonding
Flying at their owner’s head is also a way for budgies to create an emotional bond. This behavior is more common in baby budgies, but adult budgies may also do it if they feel close to you.
6. Your Budgie Trusts You
If your budgie trusts you, he may fly to your head as a way of showing affection. This behavior is more common in baby budgies, but adult budgies may also do it if they feel close to you.
7. Your Budgie Loves You
Budgies are very affectionate creatures, and they can show their love for you in many ways, including flying to your head. Additionally, if your budgie loves you, he may also try to preen your hair or clothing as a sign of grooming.
How to Teach Your Budgie Not to Fly at Your Head
Nevertheless, if you feel uncomfortable for one reason with your budgie flying at your head, consider doing some training. With patience and training, you can teach your budgie not to fly at your head.
1. Train Your Budgie
It is possible to train you budgie to fly in areas you are comfortable. The first thing you need to do is train your budgie how to step up. Once your budgie knows how to step up, you can put him on your shoulder or finger and let him explore. If he starts to fly off, gently guide him back with your hand. You can also use a perch to train your budgie not to fly off.
2. Offer a Distraction
Another way to stop your budgie from flying at your head is to give it something else to focus on, such as a toy or a mirror. Budgies are very curious creatures, and they love to explore new things. You can redirect your budgie’s attention away from flying at your head by offering a distraction.
3. Redirecting Your Budgie’s Energy
If your budgie is flying at your head because he’s bored or has too much energy, you can try to redirect his energy into other activities, such as playing with toys or flying around the room. You can also try to tire your budgie out before he has a chance to fly at your head. For example, you can let him fly around the house for a few minutes before putting him back in his cage.
What Does It Mean When a Budgie Lands on You?
If your budgie lands on you, it generally means that he trusts you and feels comfortable around you. Additionally, if your budgie preens you or tries to step up on you, it’s a sign of affection. Superstitiously, some cultures believe that a budgie landing on you is good luck.
However, if your budgie bites you or seems aggressive, it may be a sign of fear or stress. If this is the case, you should consult with an avian veterinarian to see if there are any underlying health issues in the instance you cannot resolve.
Wrap Up
If your budgie is flying at and landing on you frequently, it’s probably just a sign of affection. Budgies are social creatures, and they enjoy being around their owners. Your budgie is trying to create a bond with you by flying to you. So, don’t be alarmed if your budgie starts flying at your head – it’s a good thing.
Budgies are wonderful pets that can bring joy into your life. If you’re thinking about getting a budgie, or if you already have one, be sure to read up on everything you need to know about these fantastic little birds. And remember, if your budgie starts flying at your head, it’s probably because he loves you.