Your parakeet needs exercise to stay healthy and happy. Since your bird spends most of its life in the cage, make it a place that encourages movement. Perches at different levels encourage your bird to hop around. Add a ladder, swing, bell toys or other items to make cage life fun. However, don’t add so many things that it makes it difficult for your parakeet to move around. Flying is the best form of exercise for birds so plan on fifteen to twenty minutes of time outside the cage daily. Secure the room and make it safe for your bird. Turn off any fans. Remove any toxic plants your parakeet might nibble on. And make sure nothing can fall on your bird. Use your bird’s outside-the-cage time to socialize and bond with your bird. Practicing tricks and giving your parakeet exercise apparatus makes this time fun. Contact your Glendale, AZ vet to learn more.