An hour or so ago "eagle" decides a cool new spot to perch is on an empty tall glass. He thoroughly enjoyed chirping and leaning into it, enchanted with the new timbre the tall glass provided. Suddenly I realized he was silent and imagine my horror when I glanced over and there he was head first in the glass with his tail feathers protruding unable to make a sound or move with his beak supporting his weight! I immediately tipped him onto my lap and he sat for a moment in shock. Had 5 ml of liquid been in that glass he would have drowned. No better trap exists, he couldn't move a feather. Such are the innumerable risks around the house for a tame budgie. Loving owner's please beware, a tragedy was very, very narrowly avoided.

p.s. he has a black spot on his beak from the L.A. cola stain on the glass bottom, thank god it was empty.

You were so lucky Many a bird has actually drowned that way. I am glad yours didnt

glad you posted this to reiterate this advice, I am glad your budgie is okay.

wow I never thought of a glass being dangerous.. thanks for the advice!

oh that was close :grouphug: lucky you there was no cola in it i mean lucky bird :rip: good job :sad:

l'm glad that your bird is okay.

Uuh dangerous. Thanks for the warning, I'm glad your bird is okay.

What a scare and an easy trap for birds! Thanks for the reminder.

Great advice, also glad to hear that your baby is okay. I wonder if he will be scared and keep away from glasses now?

I'm afraid no Okibird, he lands on my coffee mug at any opportunity, BEWARE...

Thank you for the heads up. If there is anything they can get into, they will. You almost have to think like a budgie.