Companion Animals

Flight Opportunities for Companion Birds

Flight is fundamental to bird welfare, yet most companion birds spend their lives in cages too small for meaningful flight.

Key Facts

Welfare Considerations

Flight is not merely a mode of transport for birds — it is a fundamental expression of their physical and psychological nature. Birds confined to small cages develop muscle atrophy, stereotypic behaviours, and psychological distress. Feather destructive behaviour, sometimes called feather plucking, is a chronic welfare problem strongly linked to insufficient space, lack of flight opportunity, and inadequate enrichment. Every companion bird deserves meaningful daily flight opportunities.

What You Can Do