I'm pretty sure Cheeko is around 4 or 5 months old from all the research I've done, plus the lady at Petsmart (forgive me) said he was a 4 or 5 months old. (this was about a month ago.) Spring is coming so I'm sure he's about ready to moult. Maybe with that, his flights will come back in. I'll wait a little before letting him out again. So he can heal and possibly forget that flying hurts. LOL And when I do, I'll have him a lower perch to hang out on. I do get in the floor with him most of the time. And he comes right to me, where he can be a little high without it being too scary. I was letting him out for about an hour, I'll cut that at least to 15 to 30 minutes. I don't want him to give up on flying. He's a BIRD. I want him to fly, so I'll try my best to follow the advice. Thanks.

When he does fly, do you have a high place for him to sit? My birs always loved sitting on the shelf because i had a big thing that looks kinda like a bunk bed on top and they loved hanging out there. They also love sitting ontop of the window thing. I never see them on the floor

Yeah, he occasionally flies up to this little ledge that I have that holds all my what-nots. He doesn't like the floor but it's probably the safest place for him until he gets better at flying though.

he's so cute

thanks bambi, I love your bird's color.

I know this has nothing to do with the original post but I didn't want to start a whole new thread.....just a quick question.

(I've had him for over a month)

Cheeko isn't very vocal. He does chirp when I play a youtube video of Banco the parakeet. I might hear him once every few days. He also seems to chirp when my husband is in the floor playing with the kids. They're giggling and laughing really loud then. Are most parakeets very vocal? And does this mean he is still uncomfortable?

Some are more vocal than others. And I think males are more vocal than females. That's from what I've heard at any rate. I just have boys, so no girls to compare to, but my guys never shut up! LOL
Have you tried playing music for Cheeko? That usually gets them singing.
I don't think it's anything to worry about..just some like to chatter more than others. And it doesn't necessarily mean he's not comfortable yet...just not a blabber mouth
Try some different kinds of music and see what he likes. I wouldn't go for keet sounds because that just might confuse him in to thinking there are other keets around and he'll wonder where they are and try to call out to them.
My 2 get louder with more people around.. or say everyone is laughing etc too. I think they want to join in..add their 2 cents. LOL

Yea I noticed that he looks around like "Where are you at?" when I play the parakeet on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVrZ7P4QfcE
And if the bird on their squawks (not sure what this means) or whatever it is, it seems to get Cheeko riled up. If you could check out the video I'm referring to, it happens at 42 seconds into it. Is that anger or excitement or what? I've only heard Cheeko do it once. I definitely will quit playing it either way. I do play music for him (country) but not sure he likes it. Maybe I should bust out some pop or rap. LOL And like you said, he may just not be a blabber mouth. Thanks for the reply.

i think its just cuz he is young yet and maybe its a little to quiet in your house for him lol..i wouldnt do rap tho giggle...i just play easy listening pop songs in the morning for Cappy.

dont rush him it will be soon enough when maybe you will wish he was a bit more quiet again.

thanks illusive.